# PTE exam fee in Sri Lanka

## PTE fee

| Test | Fee | For |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PTE Academic | US$230 | Study, Australian and New Zealand visas |
| PTE Academic UKVI | US$230 | UK visas that need a Secure English Language Test |
| PTE Core | US$230 | Canadian permanent residence and citizenship |
| PTE Home (A1, A2, B1) | US$195 | 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. Pearson lists the Sri Lanka price in US dollars.

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

## Test centres

Pearson lists 3 test centres in Sri Lanka, including Colombo, Kandy. 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 Sri Lanka](/pte/test-centres/sri-lanka).

## 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 Sri Lanka?

PTE Academic is US$230 in Sri Lanka, as Pearson lists it. PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core cost the same; PTE Home is US$195.

### How many PTE test centres are there in Sri Lanka?

Pearson lists 3, including Colombo, Kandy. [PTE test centres in Sri Lanka](/pte/test-centres/sri-lanka) 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/)