# PTE test centres in New Zealand

## PTE test centres in Auckland

3 centres.

- Northland Polytechnic: Level 4 238 Queen Street, Auckland - [Map](https://www.google.com/maps?q=-36.8496,174.7653)
- PM Training School: Level 3, 21 Putney Way (Parkview Tower) Manukau CBD, Auckland - [Map](https://www.google.com/maps?q=-36.9929,174.879)
- The University of Auckland: 67 Symonds Street 11th Floor Grafton, Auckland - [Map](https://www.google.com/maps?q=-36.8565,174.7644)

## Other cities

- Ara Institute of Canterbury: English Exam Centre, Room A202, A Block Madras Street, Christchurch - [Map](https://www.google.com/maps?q=-43.5331,172.6426)
- Vision College: 21 Ruakura Road Hamilton East, Hamilton - [Map](https://www.google.com/maps?q=-37.7801,175.3003)
- Southern Institute of Technology: Room F4 F Block 4 Ythan St, Invercargill - [Map](https://www.google.com/maps?q=-46.4137,168.3569)
- Massey University: Building 5, Floor E , Room 5E22 Entrance A, Wellington Campus Wallace Street, Mount Cook, Wellington - [Map](https://www.google.com/maps?q=-41.3045,174.7751)

## Before you book

- The fee is the same at every centre: NZ$505 for PTE Academic, UKVI or Core. [PTE exam fee in New Zealand](/pte/fees/new-zealand) has the full list and the refund rules.
- Book on Pearson's site: pick the test, then a centre and date. You can book up to 6 months ahead.
- Create your myPTE account with your name exactly as on your passport, and bring that passport on the day. The [booking guide](/pte/booking-guide) has the ID rules.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes early to check in.

Before you go, try the [free PTE practice test](/pte/practice-test) and check your setup with the [microphone test](/pte/microphone-test).

## Questions

### How many PTE test centres are there in New Zealand?

Pearson lists 7, in 5 cities. Auckland has the most, with 3.

### How much is the PTE exam in New Zealand?

PTE Academic is NZ$505 at every centre in New Zealand, the same as PTE UKVI and PTE Core. See [PTE exam fee in New Zealand](/pte/fees/new-zealand).

### How do I choose a PTE test centre?

Every centre runs the same computer-based test and scoring, so pick on travel time and the dates you need. Pearson's booking site shows each centre's free seats.

### Can I take PTE at home?

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

**Sources**
- [Pearson: test centres and fees (centre finder), checked 15 October 2026](https://www.pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees/)