PTE exam fee in the Philippines (2026): official price and refund rules

USD 240. That is the official price of one PTE Academic attempt in the Philippines right now: roughly ₱14,000 at mid-market rates. That is real money for a working student or an aspiring migrant, and intake deadlines and visa timelines do not wait for a second attempt. Booking before you are ready is the most expensive mistake in PTE preparation: the fee is the same every attempt, and a weak first score buys you nothing but the right to pay again.

Official PTE test fees in the Philippines (checked 24 September 2026)

• PTE Academic: USD 240.00 (the test for university admission and for Australian and New Zealand visa routes).
• PTE Academic UKVI: USD 240.00 (the Secure English Language Test version for UK visa routes).
• PTE Core: USD 240.00 (the version accepted by IRCC for Canadian economic visa categories).
• PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1: USD 200.00 each (UK family, work and settlement routes).
• PTE Academic Online did not appear in Pearson's live fee finder for the Philippines when checked; the at-home version is not offered in every country, so confirm availability before planning around it.

Why so many fee lists are wrong

Booking-agency pages still quote older Philippines prices: USD 230 or about ₱12,790. Pearson's live finder showed USD 240 on 24 September 2026, so treat any peso or dollar figure that cannot be traced to pearsonpte.com as stale. Pearson prices the test in USD for the Philippines, and only its live finder shows what you will actually be charged today.

The refund and reschedule rules that protect your fee

Pearson's own booking conditions, published on its PTE Academic page, are the difference between losing ₱14,000 and keeping it. All changes run through your myPTE account under My Activity.

• Rescheduling is free up to 14 days before your test date.
• Cancel 14 or more days before the test: cancel for free.
• Cancel between 13 and 8 days before: 50% refund.
• Cancel fewer than 7 days before: no refund (Pearson may make exceptions in exceptional circumstances, at its discretion).
• Rescheduling within 14 days means cancelling and rebooking; fees apply.

The costs nobody puts in the fee list

• A retake costs the same USD 240; there is no discount for a failed attempt.
• Valid ID: your booking details must match the identity document Pearson requires on test day.
• Travel and accommodation if the nearest seat on your date is outside your city.
• Optional official add-ons: a Scored Practice Test is USD 35.99 and Official PTE AI Practice starts at USD 29.99 for a 7-day pass (checked 24 September 2026).

How the Philippines compares with nearby markets

PTE Academic is priced per country, not per region. On the same check date (24 September 2026), Pearson's finder showed USD 248.60 in Nepal and USD 220 in Bangladesh against the Philippines' USD 240. If you see a different number for any market, trust the live finder; fees change and third-party lists lag behind.

The maths that should decide when you book

1. Take one full mock under real timing before you pay for anything.
2. If your mock sits clearly above your required score, book the earliest convenient date.
3. If it does not, practise the weakest task types for one to two weeks, mock again, then book.
4. Keep a buffer before your intake or visa deadline for one unexpected retake.

One avoided retake is worth USD 240, about ₱14,000. Compare that with the cost of preparation: Wobzzy's timed practice and full mocks are free, and the optional Pro bundle is USD 15 for unlimited AI scoring feedback. Even the most expensive preparation path is a fraction of one wasted exam attempt.

PTE Philippines fee: quick answers

How much is the PTE exam in the Philippines in 2026?

PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core all cost USD 240.00 in the Philippines as of 24 September 2026, roughly ₱14,000 depending on the exchange rate when you pay. PTE Home A1/A2/B1 cost USD 200.00 each.

Why do some websites say the PTE fee is ₱12,790?

Those pages are quoting older prices. Pearson's live finder showed USD 240 for the Philippines on 24 September 2026. Always confirm on pearsonpte.com before you pay; third-party fee lists can lag by months.

How much does a PTE retake cost in the Philippines?

The same USD 240. There is no retake discount, which is why one solid mock before booking is the cheapest insurance you can buy.

Can I get a refund if I cancel my PTE booking?

Yes, if you cancel 14 or more days before the test you cancel for free; between 13 and 8 days you receive a 50% refund; fewer than 7 days, no refund. Rescheduling is free up to 14 days before your test date.

What is the cheapest official way to practise?

Pearson's own Scored Practice Test costs USD 35.99 per test. Wobzzy's timed practice and full mocks are free, with optional AI scoring feedback in the USD 15 Pro bundle.