# PTE exam fee in Canada

## PTE fee

| Test | Fee | For |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PTE Academic | C$360 | Study, Australian and New Zealand visas |
| PTE Academic UKVI | C$360 | UK visas that need a Secure English Language Test |
| PTE Core | C$360 | Canadian permanent residence and citizenship |
| PTE Home (A1, A2, B1) | C$305 | Some UK family and settlement visas |

*Source: Pearson price finder, checked 12 October 2026*

Pearson doesn't say on its price finder whether tax is included, so check the total on the booking page before you pay.

Compare with other countries on the [PTE fees](/pte/fees) page.

## Test centres

Pearson lists 32 test centres in Canada, including Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg. Dates and seats are on Pearson's booking site; you can book up to 6 months ahead. Every address, with a map: [PTE test centres in Canada](/pte/test-centres/canada).

## How to book

Choose PTE Academic (or UKVI or Core) on pearsonpte.com, pick a centre and date, create a myPTE account with your details exactly as on your passport, and pay. The [booking guide](/pte/booking-guide) has the passport rule and test-day details.

## Refunds and rescheduling

| When you change it | Reschedule | Cancel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More than 14 days before | Free, up to 6 times | 100% refund |
| 14 days to more than 7 days before | Not possible: cancel and book again | 50% refund |
| 7 days or less before | Not possible | No refund |

*Source: Pearson refund and rescheduling policies*

Prepare before you book with our [free practice test](/pte/practice-test) and [practice for all 22 task types](/pte/practice).

## Questions

### How much is the PTE exam in Canada?

PTE Academic is C$360 in Canada, as Pearson lists it. PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core cost the same; PTE Home is C$305.

### How many PTE test centres are there in Canada?

Pearson lists 32, including Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg. [PTE test centres in Canada](/pte/test-centres/canada) has every address.

### Can I take PTE at home?

No. Every PTE test is taken at a Pearson test centre.

**Sources**
- [Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)](https://www.pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees/)
- [Pearson policy: refunds](https://www.pearsonpte.com/policy-center/refund-policy/)
- [Pearson policy: cancellations and rescheduling](https://www.pearsonpte.com/policy-center/cancellations-rescheduling/)