- Results
- About 48 hours
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
- Australia Competent
- 47/48/51/54
- Canada
- PTE Core
Where to take PTE in Pakistan and what it costs
Pearson opened its first Pakistani PTE Academic centre in Islamabad in 2021 and launched PTE Academic UKVI in Lahore and Islamabad the same year. Pearson's price finder now lists 12 centres, including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Gujrat and Quetta, and a fee of USD 240 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core (checked 6 October 2026).
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | PKR 1,432.58 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | PKR 2,293.85 |
| Boost | 30 days | PKR 4,016.39 |
| Ascent | 60 days | PKR 6,600.20 |
| Elite | 90 days | PKR 8,609.83 |
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Practice PTE Academic →Every PTE fee in Pakistan, 2026
| Test or change | Fee in Pakistan (Pearson) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 240.00 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 240.00 |
| PTE Core | USD 240.00 |
| PTE Home A1, A2 or B1 | USD 200.00 |
| Reschedule | Free if more than 14 full calendar days before the test (up to 6 times); not possible within 14 days, so you cancel and rebook |
| Cancellation | Full refund more than 14 full calendar days before; 50% refund between 14 and 7 days; no refund at 7 days or less |
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 taken on or after 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 points. Canada does not accept PTE Academic for Express Entry: PTE Core CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69, speaking 68.
PTE or IELTS?
Both tests are accepted for the UK and Australia and give identical visa outcomes. PTE's speaking is scored by software, which favours clear, steady delivery over conversation; IELTS has an examiner. IELTS in Pakistan costs PKR 75,600 to 78,820 with results in one to five days; PTE results arrive in about two days. The practical test is a scored mock of each.
Frequently asked questions
Is PTE available in Pakistan?+
Yes. Pearson runs PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI centres in Islamabad and Lahore, and local providers list Karachi. Book through Pearson's site.
How much does PTE cost in Pakistan?+
USD 240 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, and USD 200 for PTE Home, per Pearson's price finder on 6 October 2026. It is charged in US dollars; your bank sets the rupee amount.
Can I reschedule or cancel PTE in Pakistan?+
Rescheduling is free if more than 14 full calendar days remain; within 14 days you must cancel and rebook. Cancelling more than 14 days ahead gets a full refund, between 14 and 7 days a 50% refund, and nothing at 7 days or less.
What PTE score do I need for the UK from Pakistan?+
B2 for Skilled Worker and degree-level Student visas: PTE Academic UKVI 59 in each skill. B1, for study below degree level, is 43 in each.
Does Canada accept PTE from Pakistan?+
For Express Entry, only PTE Core. CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 and speaking 68.
Official sources
Reviewed 6 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder, Pakistan)
- Pearson: cancellation and rescheduling policy
- Pearson: PTE Academic test centre opens in Pakistan
- Pearson: PTE UKVI launches in Pakistan
- Pearson: new Home Affairs requirements for PTE Academic (7 Aug 2025)
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
- PTE to IELTS score converter
- IELTS in Pakistan compared
- PTE Core to CLB calculator
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