- Fee
- €225
- Centres
- 2 (Limassol, Güzelyurt)
- PTE Home
- €190
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Cyprus and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | €225 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | €225 |
| PTE Core | €225 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1 | €190 |
Pearson's price finder lists two test centres in Cyprus: Tutors Panaretos Educational Centre, 62 Vasileos Constantinou, Limassol, and Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus in Kalkanlı, Güzelyurt (checked 11 October 2026). No PTE centre is listed in Nicosia, Larnaca or Paphos.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | EUR 5.99 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | EUR 9.99 |
| Boost | 30 days | EUR 16.99 |
| Ascent | 60 days | EUR 28.99 |
| Elite | 90 days | EUR 36.99 |
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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 Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | PTE Academic 65, no part below 60 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
| 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 |
Toronto accepts IELTS Online and UKVI sittings but not One Skill Retake, and wants every score from a single test date. 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.
PTE or IELTS from Cyprus?
PTE is cheaper (€225 against €251) but runs only in Limassol and Güzelyurt; IELTS runs at 12 venues in six cities. Both are accepted for UK and Australian visas, and by the universities in the table above; for Canada's Express Entry, take PTE Core or IELTS General Training.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Cyprus?+
€225 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026. PTE Home tests are €190.
Where can I take PTE in Cyprus?+
Pearson lists two centres: Tutors Panaretos Educational Centre in Limassol and the Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus in Güzelyurt.
Is PTE cheaper than IELTS in Cyprus?+
Yes: €225 for PTE Academic against €251 for IELTS on computer, and €225 against €273 for the UK visa versions.
Does Canada accept PTE from Cyprus?+
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, Journalists House, Nicosia (fees)
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- UNSW Sydney: English language requirements
- University of Auckland: postgraduate English requirements
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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