PTE Exam Fee in United Kingdom 2026: £230 (Checked October 2026)
Pearson's official fee for PTE Academic in United Kingdom is £230, in GBP (British pounds).
PTE Academic fee in United Kingdom
£230 in GBP (British pounds), as shown on Pearson's official fee finder for United Kingdom.
Pearson's fee finder shows PTE Core at £230 in United Kingdom.
Tax: Pearson's fee finder does not say whether tax is included.
Source: Pearson test centres and fees (choose United Kingdom), checked 19 October 2026.
PTE tests in United Kingdom: what we have read
We list only the fees we read from Pearson's fee finder; for the other tests, check Pearson's page yourself.
| Test | Fee | Currency | Tax | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic | £230 | GBP | Not stated by Pearson | Pearson fee finder, checked 19 October 2026 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | Not in our data: choose United Kingdom on Pearson's fee finder | — | — | — |
| PTE Core | £230 | GBP | Not stated by Pearson | Pearson fee finder, checked 19 October 2026 |
| PTE Home | Not in our data: choose United Kingdom on Pearson's fee finder | — | — | — |
How to book
You book and pay on Pearson's own website; RealPTE does not sell test bookings.
- Choose PTE Academic and check availability on Pearson's website.
- Enter where you want to sit the test, choose a test centre, and pick a date and time at least 24 hours ahead.
- Create a myPTE account with details that exactly match your passport (put middle names in ‘Given names’).
- Answer the booking questions, agree to Pearson's policies, pay the fee, review and submit the order.
Pearson must receive full payment in the specified currency. It accepts a range of credit and debit cards and digital payment methods such as Google Pay and Apple Pay; in India PayU is also accepted. PayPal is not accepted.
Book PTE Academic on Pearson's website
Sources: Pearson: how to book your PTE exam and Pearson payment policy, checked 19 October 2026.
Rescheduling and cancelling
Rescheduling is free if there are more than 14 full calendar days left before the test, up to 6 times for one appointment. With 14 days or less left, a test cannot be rescheduled: it has to be cancelled and booked again. Pearson does not publish a separate rescheduling fee.
| When you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| More than 14 full calendar days before the test | full refund. |
| Between 14 and 7 full calendar days before the test | 50% refund. |
| 7 calendar days or less before the test | no refund. |
For illness or a family emergency Pearson may, at its discretion, allow a free reschedule; the Request Emergency Reschedule form must be submitted no later than 72 hours after the test appointment, with evidence.
Source: Pearson cancellations and rescheduling policy (last updated by Pearson 17 September 2026), checked 19 October 2026.
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Questions students ask
How much is the PTE exam fee in United Kingdom?
£230 (GBP) for PTE Academic, as shown on Pearson's official fee finder (checked 19 October 2026).
Does the PTE fee in United Kingdom include tax?
Pearson's fee finder does not say whether tax is included.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
More than 14 full calendar days before the test: full refund. Between 14 and 7 full calendar days before the test: 50% refund. 7 calendar days or less before the test: no refund.
Where do I book PTE in United Kingdom?
On Pearson's website (myPTE): choose a test centre in United Kingdom, a date and time, then pay the fee in British pounds. RealPTE does not sell exam bookings.
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