PTE (Pearson Test of English)

PTE (Pearson Test of English)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST

Taking a PTE Academic Test at RMIT UP can help you with your career, your Australian visa application and your entry into an Australian university.

Student type:
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

Not applicable

Duration:
2 hours
Fees:

AU$460 (2024)

Next intake:
Daily (9am, 11.45am, 2.30pm)
Location:
Melbourne City
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

Not applicable

Duration:
2 hours
Fees:

AU$445 (2024)

Next intake:
Daily (9am, 11.45am, 2.30pm)
Location:
Melbourne City

Overview

Taking a PTE Academic Test at RMIT UP can help you with your career, your Australian visa application and your entry into an Australian university.

RMIT has become highly respected in the English testing space. This is due to:

  • Fast results typically available within five business days
  • Flexibility to schedule tests up to 24 hours in advance
  • Trusted and accepted by thousands of universities and colleges worldwide
  • Approved for Australian visa applications

What is PTE Academic?

Study abroad or apply for a visa with Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic. PTE Academic is the world’s leading computer-based test of English for study abroad and immigration. PTE Academic is the English test trusted by universities, colleges and governments around the world. You can use the PTE test to prove your English ability for university and college admissions or as part of a visa application.

Find out more about PTE Academic at the official website.

Why take a PTE test at RMIT?

Fast results

Accurate and objective results typically available within five business days.

Flexible test dates

PTE Academic offers flexible test sessions at times and dates that suit you.

Accepted worldwide

Accepted by thousands of universities and colleges worldwide.

The benefits of PTE

  • Accepted by thousands of universities and colleges worldwide as proof of English proficiency
  • Accepted by the Australian Government for visa applications.
  • You can book your test as little as 24 hours in advance
  • Our Test Centre is conveniently located in the Melbourne CBD at RMIT Building 85, Level 1, 97-99 Franklin Street. 
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Details

PTE Academic test dates and availability

Register for one of three daily PTE Academic test sessions held from Monday to Friday:

  • 9.00 am - 11.15 am
  • 11.45 am - 2.00 pm
  • 2.30 pm – 4.45pm

PTE Academic test location

Our Test Centre is located at RMIT UP Melbourne: 

RMIT Building 85, Level 1, 97-99 Franklin Street.

We are conveniently located between Swanston Street and Elizabeth street, just a short walk from Melbourne Central Station.

PTE Academic test fees

Booking type Fee
Standard Price AU$460 GST Inclusive

PTE Academic Identification (ID) Requirements

It is important that you read the ID requirements when booking your test.

If you are taking the test outside your country of citizenship, a valid passport is the only acceptable form of ID.

When booking your test, you must register your information exactly as it appears on your ID. If the information on your ID does not exactly match the information on your registration, you will not be permitted to sit the test.

How to book

Book online

Download the test taker leaflet

Speak to a team member

RMIT UP is a PTE Academic Official Test Centre. PTE Academic can be booked online. You must create a Pearson account in order to book and schedule your test. Visit the Pearson website now to get started.

Note: It may take up to 24 hours to receive a confirmation email. You will need to wait for the confirmation email before you can book your test.

Frequently asked questions

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Questions about your PTE Academic test?

Pearson manage all bookings, cancellations, refunds, and results. Please contact them via the Pearson website.

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Everything you need to know for your first few weeks at RMIT including enrolment information, timetables and orientation.

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aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.