- Fee
- USD 250
- Centres
- 2 (Suva, Nadi)
- Auckland undergraduate
- PTE 50
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Fiji and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 250 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 250 |
| PTE Core | USD 250 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1 | USD 210 |
Pearson's price finder lists two test centres in Fiji: Datec (Fiji) Ltd in Suva and Fiji National University in Nadi (checked 11 October 2026).
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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 Auckland (New Zealand), undergraduate | PTE Academic 50, no communicative score below 42 | IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 |
| University of Auckland, postgraduate | PTE Academic 58, no communicative score below 50 | 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 |
Auckland accepts IELTS One Skill Retake taken within 60 days of the original test, and asks you to authorise it to verify PTE scores. Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table.
PTE or IELTS from Fiji?
If you live in Suva or need a UK visa test, PTE is the practical choice: it runs in Suva and Nadi and offers PTE Academic UKVI, while IELTS is listed only in Lautoka and without UKVI. The University of Auckland and the University of Melbourne accept both tests.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Fiji?+
USD 250 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026. PTE Home tests are USD 210.
Where can I take PTE in Fiji?+
Pearson lists two centres: Datec (Fiji) Ltd in Suva and Fiji National University in Nadi.
What PTE score does the University of Auckland ask for?+
Undergraduate: PTE Academic 50 with no communicative score below 42. Postgraduate: 58 with no communicative score below 50.
What PTE score do I need for Australia?+
Competent English is 47 listening, 48 reading, 51 writing and 54 speaking; Proficient (10 points) is 58 / 59 / 69 / 76. Student visa scores are set by your provider.
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: IDP IELTS Fiji, Lautoka (fees)
- University of Auckland: undergraduate English requirements
- University of Auckland: postgraduate English requirements
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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