- PTE in Ivory Coast
- Not listed
- Ghana (Accra, Kumasi)
- USD 270
- Senegal (Dakar)
- USD 265
- IELTS in Abidjan
- €317
No PTE centre in Ivory Coast: where to test instead
Ivory Coast is not in the country list of Pearson's price finder. These are the nearest countries that are; each price covers PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI, and PTE Core where Pearson offers it.
| Country | PTE Academic fee | Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | USD 270 | 2: Accra, Kumasi |
| Senegal | USD 265 | 1: Dakar |
Check the entry rules for the country you will test in before you book. If your university or visa accepts IELTS, the Abidjan centre saves the trip.
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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
Each university sets its own English score, and some do not take PTE at all. Three English-medium universities we checked on their official pages:
| University / level | PTE Academic | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| McGill University (Canada), undergraduate | PTE Academic 65, no component below 60 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no component below 6.0 |
| McGill University, graduate programmes | Not accepted | IELTS 6.5 (some programmes ask more) |
| 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 |
McGill accepts IELTS only when sent electronically by the test centre, and does not accept One Skill Retake. McGill does not accept PTE or IELTS Online for graduate admission. Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take PTE in Ivory Coast?+
No. Pearson's price finder does not list Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), so there is no centre to book in the country.
Where is the nearest PTE centre to Abidjan?+
Ghana has two centres, in Accra and Kumasi (USD 270); Senegal has one in Dakar (USD 265).
IELTS or PTE from Ivory Coast?+
IELTS runs in Abidjan (€317), so it avoids travel. Choose PTE only if your target accepts it and you can travel to Accra, Kumasi or Dakar.
Does Canada accept PTE from Ivory Coast?+
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, Graduate School of Management, Abidjan (fees)
- McGill: undergraduate English language proficiency
- McGill: graduate English language proficiency
- 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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