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PTE Exam Fee and Dates 2023 in the Philippines

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Blog Summary Dreaming of studying abroad? Whether you opt for a test centre or online exam, PTE makes it simple. Just visit the official site, create an account, and pay the fee. Manila's Pearson Professional Center and Cebu's ACE Testing Hub are prime spots. With flexible dates, snagging a slot is easy. Keep reading for more information.

PTE is accepted by New Zealand, Australian, and UK governments, along with 3,000 universities and colleges. This makes PTE an excellent option for students from the Philippines to showcase their English language proficiency and get admitted to universities abroad. Aside from being given the green light by many top universities, PTE exam centres are found all over the globe (making it easier for students to take the test). PTE exam fees vary depending on the geolocation of selected test centres. This means that if you choose your PTE exam Center in Manila and Cebu, you pay a different PTE exam fee than at an exam Center in Hong Kong. If you need clarification about PTE exam fees in the Philippines, PTE exam dates in the Philippines, or PTE examination Centers, continue reading this blog to know more. 

PTE Exam Fee in the Philippines (2023)

The Philippines is one of the world's most popular PTE test centres. Suppose you are a Filipino student interested in pursuing your education in universities abroad. In that case, you can easily take the PTE test in one of the PTE test centres or choose PTE home-based test in PTE Academic online. Even the application process is straightforward. You can just go to the official PTE website, create an account, fill out the form and complete the application process by paying the PTE exam fee. 

Here is the PTE exam fee in the Philippines

PTE Types

PTE Exam Fee in the Philippines

PTE Academic

₱12,154.67

PTE Academic Online

₱12,154.67

PTE Exam Centers in the Philippines

The Philippines country has two official test Centers. More and more Filipino students are attending these PTE test centres each year. Thanks to PTE's unique design, scoring, and delivery methods, universities can find their applicants' accurate English knowledge without obscurity. 

Following are the two PTE exam Centers in the Philippines

  • Pearson Professional Center - Manila
  • ACE Testing Hub - Cebu

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

PTE exams are relatively new (started only in 2009) as opposed to IELTS and TOEFL. However, their computerised test system and reliable scoring methods make PTE stand out and be preferred by most top universities abroad. Getting a slot in one of the PTE test centres is also easy. You can even get a PTE test slot at the very last minute. Following are the dates and times for PTE exams in Manila and Cebu that you can opt for. 

1. Manila - PTE Exam Date 2023

January PTE Exam Dates, 2023

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

5th

Thursday

  • 05:00 PM

10th

Tuesday

  • 05:00 PM

13th

Friday

  • 05:00 PM

16th

Monday

  • 05:00 PM

17th

Tuesday

  • 05:00 PM

18th

Wednesday

  • 06:00 PM

31st

Tuesday

  • 05:00 PM

February PTE Exam Dates, 2023

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

1st

Wednesday

  • 05:00 PM

2nd

Thursday

  • 05:00 PM

24th

Friday

  • 02:15 PM
  • 04:30 PM
  • 06:45 PM

March PTE Exam Dates, 2023

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

20th

Monday

  • 12:00 PM
  • 02:15 PM

April PTE Exam Dates, 2023

June PTE Exam Dates, 2023

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

13th

Thursday

  • 12:00 PM
  • 02:15 PM

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

5th

Monday

  • 12:00 PM

July PTE Exam Dates, 2023

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

6th

Thursday

  • 05:00 PM

August PTE Exam Dates, 2023

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

14th

Monday

  • 05:00 PM

September PTE Exam Dates, 2023

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

20th

Wednesday

  • 05:00 PM

2. ACE Testing Hub - Cebu

January PTE Exam Dates, 2023

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

2nd

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

6th

Friday

  • 09:00 AM
  • 01:00 PM

7th

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

9th

Monday

  • 03:45 PM

13th

Friday

  • 09:00 AM
  • 01:00 PM

14th

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

16th

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

January PTE Exam Dates, 2023 (20 to 31)

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

20th

Friday

  • 09:00 AM
  • 01:00 PM

21st

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

23rd

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

27th

Friday

  • 09:00 AM
  • 01:00 PM

28th

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

30th

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

February PTE Exam Dates, 2023 (01 - 17)

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

3rd

Friday

  • 09:00 AM
  • 01:00 PM

4th

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

6th

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

10th

Friday

  • 09:00 AM
  • 01:00 PM

11th

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

13th

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

17th

Friday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

February PTE Exam Dates, 2023 (18 - 28)

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

18th

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

20th

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

24th

Friday

  • 09:00 AM
  • 01:00 PM

25th

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

27th

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

March PTE Exam Dates, 2023 (01 - 17)

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

3rd

Friday 

  • 09:00 AM
  • 01:00 PM

4th

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

6th

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

10th

Friday 

  • 09:00 AM
  • 01:00 PM

11th

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

13th

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

17th

Friday

  • 09:00 AM
  • 01:00 PM

March PTE Exam Dates, 2023 (01 - 17)

PTE Exam Dates in the Philippines

Day

Time Slots

18th

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

20th

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

24th

Friday 

  • 09:00 AM
  • 01:00 PM

25th

Saturday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

27th

Monday

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

31th

Friday 

  • 01:00 PM
  • 03:45 PM

PTE Exam Centers nearby Philippines

Filipino students who cannot attend the PTE exam in Manila or Cebu can opt for test Centers in nearby countries closer to them. However, countries like Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Vietnam have different PTE exam fees from the PTE exam fee in the Philippines. In that case, you need to pay the PTE exam fee required by the country you choose to write the test. 

PTE Exam Center in China

  • Maple Glory United School - Xiamen
  • Shenzhen City College - Shenzhen
  • Wuhan University, Shenzhen Institute - Shenzhen
  • Pearson Professional Center - Guangzhou
  • Guangdong Baiyun University - Guangzhou
  • Pearson Temporary Test Centers - Hangzhou 3 
  • Yuanzheng Culture Group - Nanchang
  • Yutian Education - Hangzhou Branch
  • Pearson Professional Centers - Shanghai South
  • Pearson Professional Centers - Shanghai North
  • Jiangsu Cipon Information Technology Co., Ltd - Suzhou
  • Wuhan Yutian Internet Technology Co., Ltd - Hongshan
  • School of Continuing Edu., Hubei University - Wuhan
  • JianCe Tech. - Nanjing

PTE Exam Center in Macao

  • Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center

PTE Exam Center in Taiwan

  • Pearson Professional Centers - Taipei

PTE Exam Center in Hong Kong

  • Pearson Professional Center - Hong Kong
  • Welkin Systems Limited - Kowloon

PTE Exam Center in Malaysia

  • IEC - Sabah

PTE Exam Center in Indonesia

  • Universitas Tanjungpura - West Kalimantan

PTE Exam Center in Brunei 

  • Synergy Skills Sdn Bhd - Muara

PTE Exam Center in Vietnam

  • EMG Education - Ho Chi Minh City
  • DUC ANH Overseas Study Adv & Translation Co. Ltd. - Ho Chi Minh City
  • EMG Education (Hanoi) - Hanoi

PTE Exam Center in Thailand

  • Pearson Professional Centers - Bangkok
  • Burapha University - Chon Buri

PTE Exam Center in Cambodia

  • Educational Development Institute - Phnom Penh

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PTE easier than IELTS?

Not necessarily. Both PTE and IELTS tests determine the English proficiency of the test taker. Therefore, both test English speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills. There is a difference in pattern and mode of examination, but to say one is more complicated than the other depends on the individual taking the test.