- Fee
- USD 240
- Results
- About 48 hours
- Ahpra nurses
- PTE 63 overall
- NMC UK nurses
- PTE not accepted
Where to take PTE in the Philippines and what it costs
Pearson lists PTE Academic centres in Manila, Makati, Cebu, Davao and Baguio, and PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Home across the region. Pearson's price finder lists USD 240 (6 October 2026); IDP Philippines, which also administers PTE, still reprints an older USD 230 (about ₱12,790), with a 50% rescheduling fee at 8 to 13 days before the test and the full fee inside 7 days. IELTS on computer at IDP is ₱14,470 for comparison.
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Practice PTE Academic →Nurses: Ahpra yes, NMC no
| Regulator | IELTS | PTE / other |
|---|---|---|
| UK nurse registration (NMC) | IELTS Academic L7 · R7 · W6.5 · S7, or OET; two sittings within 12 months may be combined | PTE not accepted by the NMC |
| Australia nurse registration (Ahpra), tests from 23 Apr 2026 | IELTS Academic 7 overall, 7 in L/R/S, 6.5 in W | PTE Academic 63 overall with component minimums; OET also accepted |
Ahpra accepts PTE Academic for nurse registration at 63 overall with component minimums for tests taken from 23 April 2026 (66 with 56 in writing before that), from at most two sittings within 12 months. The NMC accepts only IELTS Academic and OET, so nurses heading to the UK cannot use PTE.
The score each other 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the PTE exam fee in the Philippines?+
USD 240 for PTE Academic, per Pearson's price finder on 6 October 2026. IDP Philippines' PTE page still shows an older USD 230; Pearson's booking flow is the final word.
Where are the PTE test centres in the Philippines?+
Manila, Makati, Cebu, Davao and Baguio, per Pearson's ASEAN centre list.
Does Ahpra accept PTE for nurses?+
Yes. For tests taken from 23 April 2026, PTE Academic 63 overall with component minimums, from at most two sittings within 12 months.
Does the NMC accept PTE?+
No. The NMC accepts only IELTS Academic (7 / 7 / 6.5 / 7) and OET for UK nurse registration.
Official sources
Reviewed 6 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- IDP Philippines: PTE exam fees
- Pearson: PTE available in all ASEAN countries (centres list)
- NMC: accepted English language tests
- Ahpra: accepted English language tests (effective 23 Apr 2026)
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
- PTE to IELTS score converter
- IELTS in the Philippines compared
- PTE for Australia: per-skill visa scores
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