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PTE Academic Fee and Registration

What PTE Academic costs and how to book your test.

Approximate Fee

Pearson adjusts PTE Academic pricing for local taxes (VAT/GST) and market conditions, so the exact fee differs by country. Always confirm the current price at checkout on pearsonpte.com.

How to Register for PTE Academic

Visit pearsonpte.com

Go to the official Pearson PTE website.

Create a Pearson account

Select PTE Academic and your test date

Choose a test centre and date - availability is often faster than other exams.

Pay online to confirm your slot

Complete payment with a card - your booking is only confirmed once payment goes through.

Bring your ID on test day

Bring the exact passport or ID you registered with - name and photo must match your booking.

Money Matters: Reschedules, Cancellations, and Smart Prep

Reschedule ahead of time

Pearson allows rescheduling or cancellation up to a set number of days before your test date, typically with a partial refund.

Late changes forfeit more of the fee

Changes made closer to test day usually forfeit more of the fee - check the current policy when you book.

Availability is fast

PTE Academic test slots are often available within a few days, so you can book once you're confident, not months ahead.

Check your likely score before you pay

Practet's free PTE Academic practice and AI-scored mock tests use the same scoring logic as the real exam, so you know where you stand before committing to the fee.