- Results
- About 48 hours
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
- Canada
- PTE Core
- Fee
- USD 165
Where to take PTE in Nigeria and what it costs
Pearson's price finder lists PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core at USD 165 in Nigeria, and PTE Home at USD 140 (checked 11 October 2026). Its centre list shows 10 centres in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kaduna and Asaba. Vouchers in naira are also sold by Pearson's authorised resellers. Results usually arrive in about two days.
BandLadder pricing in NGN for Nigeria
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | NGN 7,552.32 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | NGN 12,092.79 |
| Boost | 30 days | NGN 21,173.73 |
| Ascent | 60 days | NGN 34,795.14 |
| Elite | 90 days | NGN 45,389.57 |
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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 |
For the UK, B2 is PTE Academic UKVI 59 in each skill (Skilled Worker and degree-level study); B1 is 43 each. For degree-level study a university may assess standard PTE Academic itself. For Canada's Express Entry only PTE Core counts: CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69, speaking 68. 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.
PTE or IELTS from Nigeria?
IELTS has 45 venues on the official finder and a human examiner; PTE has fewer venues, software scoring and two-day results, and its speaking rewards clear, steady delivery. For the UK both are approved; for Canada compare IELTS General with PTE Core. A scored mock of each tells you which suits you before you pay ₦300,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is PTE accepted for a UK visa from Nigeria?+
Yes. PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Home are approved Secure English Language Tests, and Lagos is an approved location. B2 is 59 in each skill; B1 is 43.
How much is the PTE exam in Nigeria?+
USD 165 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, and USD 140 for PTE Home, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026.
Where are the PTE test centres in Nigeria?+
Pearson listed 10 centres on 11 October 2026, in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kaduna and Asaba. Confirm the venue and date in your myPTE account.
Does Canada accept PTE from Nigeria?+
For Express Entry, only PTE Core. CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 and speaking 68.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- PTE for the UK: UKVI scores by route
- PTE for Canada: Core and CLB
- IELTS in Nigeria compared
- How much is the IELTS exam fee in Nigeria in 2026?
- How much is the PTE exam fee in Nigeria in 2026?
- Where can I take IELTS in Nigeria?
- Where can I take PTE in Nigeria?
- Where can I take IELTS or PTE in Lagos?
- Where can I take IELTS or PTE in Abuja?
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