- Fee
- USD 280
- Centres
- 1 (Bandar Seri Begawan)
- PTE Home
- USD 235
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Brunei and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 280 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 280 |
| PTE Core | USD 280 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1 | USD 235 |
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Brunei, Synergy Skills Sdn Bhd, Level 2, Kompleks Kaka, Simpang 417, Kampong Sungai Tilong, Jalan Muara (checked 11 October 2026).
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| Plan | Access | Price |
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Practice PTE Academic →The score each destination needs
| Route | PTE | IELTS equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level study | PTE Academic UKVI 59 each | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2) |
| Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility) | PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) | IELTS 6.0 each |
| Australia: Proficient English (+10 points) | PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 | IELTS 7.0 each |
| Canada: Express Entry CLB 7 | PTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68 | IELTS General 6.0 each |
Australia's thresholds are per skill for tests from 7 August 2025: Competent 47 listening, 48 reading, 51 writing, 54 speaking; Proficient 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 for 10 points; Superior 69 / 70 / 85 / 88 for 20. Canada does not accept PTE Academic for Express Entry: PTE Core CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69, speaking 68. UK visas need 59 in each skill for B2.
What universities ask for
| University / level | PTE Academic | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1 | PTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill | IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skill |
| UNSW Sydney, business (undergraduate and coursework) | PTE Academic 65, at least 54 in each | IELTS Academic 7.0, at least 6.0 in each |
| University of Auckland, postgraduate | PTE Academic 58, no communicative score below 50 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
| University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | PTE Academic 65, no part below 60 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table, and it accepts IELTS One Skill Retake taken within 60 days. Toronto accepts IELTS Online and UKVI sittings but not One Skill Retake, and wants every score from a single test date.
PTE or IELTS from Brunei?
Both are tested in Bandar Seri Begawan and both have a UK visa version, so compare USD 280 with BND 370 on the day you book. Both are accepted by the universities in the table; for Canada's Express Entry, take PTE Core or IELTS General Training.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Brunei?+
USD 280 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026. PTE Home tests are USD 235.
Where can I take PTE in Brunei?+
Pearson lists one centre, Synergy Skills Sdn Bhd in Kampong Sungai Tilong, Jalan Muara.
What PTE score does UNSW ask for business?+
PTE Academic 65 with at least 54 in each skill, for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework.
Does Canada accept PTE from Brunei?+
For Express Entry, only PTE Core, not PTE Academic. CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 and speaking 68. Universities decide for study: McGill accepts PTE Academic 65 for undergraduate entry but not for graduate programmes.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
- IELTS: British Council, CfBT Brunei (fees)
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- UNSW Sydney: English language requirements
- University of Auckland: postgraduate English requirements
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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