- Results
- About 48 hours
- Australia Competent
- 47/48/51/54
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
- Canada
- PTE Core
Where to take PTE in Sri Lanka and what it costs
PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI are delivered in Colombo, where Pearson launched two UKVI-approved centres in July 2021. Pearson's price finder lists three centres, in Colombo and Kandy, and a fee of USD 230 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core (checked 6 October 2026). IELTS on computer at IDP Sri Lanka is LKR 77,000 for comparison.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | LKR 1,705.28 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | LKR 2,730.50 |
| Boost | 30 days | LKR 4,780.94 |
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Practice PTE Academic →Every PTE fee in Sri Lanka, 2026
| Test or change | Fee in Sri Lanka (Pearson) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 230.00 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 230.00 |
| PTE Core | USD 230.00 |
| PTE Home A1, A2 or B1 | USD 195.00 |
| 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 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.
PTE or IELTS from Sri Lanka?
IELTS has ten centres from Jaffna to Matara and a human examiner; PTE is concentrated in Colombo, computer-scored and faster. Both are accepted for Australia, the UK and New Zealand with identical outcomes, so decide by a scored mock of each and by travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is PTE available in Sri Lanka?+
Yes. PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI are delivered in Colombo. Book through Pearson's site.
How much does PTE cost in Sri Lanka?+
USD 230 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, and USD 195 for PTE Home, per Pearson's price finder on 6 October 2026.
Can I reschedule or cancel PTE in Sri Lanka?+
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 Australia from Sri Lanka?+
Competent English is 47 listening, 48 reading, 51 writing and 54 speaking; Proficient (10 points) is 58 / 59 / 69 / 76.
Does Canada accept PTE from Sri Lanka?+
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, Sri Lanka)
- Pearson: cancellation and rescheduling policy
- Pearson: PTE in Sri Lanka
- Pearson: PTE UKVI launches in Pakistan and Sri Lanka
- 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 Sri Lanka compared
- PTE vs IELTS for Australia PR
- How much is the IELTS exam fee in Sri Lanka?
- How much is the PTE exam fee in Sri Lanka?
- Where can I take IELTS in Sri Lanka?
- Where can I take PTE in Sri Lanka?
- Where can I take IELTS or PTE in Colombo?
- Where can I take IELTS or PTE in Kandy?
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