PTE Core Cost: How Much Should You Need To Pay?

Numerous people desire to take the PTE Core test, which offers them a golden opportunity to work and settle in Canada.

However, its fee might not suit every budget, yet many disregard this issue. 

Therefore, this article by PTE Magic will provide details of the PTE Core cost, helping test-takers better prepare for the exam. Let’s get started!

Key Takeaways 

• The PTE Core registration cost differs between countries, which is attributed to each nation’s exchange rate. 
• If you cancel the exam at least 14 days before the test, you will receive a complete refund. If you cancel the test in less than 2 weeks, the refund ranges from 50% to 0%. 
• Rescheduling the exam at least 14 days before the test date is free of charge. 
• You can pay the test fee via a credit card and debit card. Paypal is not accepted. 

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• PTE Core exam preparation
• How to book a PTE Core test

What Is The PTE Core Cost?

There are four types of PTE Core costs: the registration fee, the cost of canceling the test, the cost of rescheduling, and the cost of late payment. 

PTE Core Registration Fee

After choosing the test center and creating your account, you must pay the registration fee as the final booking step. This cost is not the same in each country due to the exchange rate of your national currency. 

For instance, if you live in Australia and want to take PTE Core, the entry fee is AUD 445. Meanwhile, this figure is INR 17,000 in India or USD 270 in Belgium. 

To check the fee, visit the Pearson PTE official website, go to the PTE Core, and click “Find test centers and fees.” Then, search your country, double-click, and the fee will appear on the screen. 

Cost Of Canceling A PTE Core Exam

If you are not ready for the PTE Core exam, you can choose to cancel it. Canceling the test doesn’t require any additional fees. Instead, you can get a complete refund if you cancel the exam before it occurs for at least 14 days (2 weeks).  

Suppose you cancel it within 14 days and at least 7 calendar days before the test date. In that case, you can only get a 50% refund of the registration fee. And you won’t get any refund if the cancellation occurs less than 7 days before the exam date. 

Cost Of Rescheduling a PTE Core Exam

Rescheduling the exam at least 14 days before the test date is free. The maximum rescheduling times are 6. However, you can’t reschedule in less than 2 weeks before the exam. 

Cost Of Late Payment

You can reserve your seats up to 48 hours before the actual test. Under this circumstance, you must pay the late payment fee, which varies across countries.  

What’s The PTE Core Fee Around The World?

Below is the list of PTE Core fees in each country. 

How To Pay For PTE Core Examination?

You need to complete your payment at the end of the booking process. You can pay the fee with your credit card (Mastercard or Visa Card) and debit card (Mastercard). Remember that PayPal is not accepted, and you could use a card that is not registered with your name. 

You can use the PTE voucher to reduce the registration fee. Unfortunately, this voucher cannot be used for rescheduling purposes and is not extended or replaced. 

In addition, you must pay in the nation’s currency where you want to take the test. For instance, if you live in India but intend to take the PTE Core exam in Singapore, your payment should be in Singapore dollars. 

Once completed, you will receive a payment confirmation letter from Pearson PTE in your email. To resend the information, log into your myPTE account, choose “My Activity,” and click “View Receipts.” 

The Bottom Line

This article provides a table of PTE Core costs across different countries and detailed instructions on the payment process. 

The test payment is 100% online on the Pearson PTE official website. So, you must ensure a stable Internet connection to avoid unexpected interruptions. We hope this helps!

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