PTE vouchers and booking your test
A PTE voucher is a prepaid code you use to book PTE Academic. Here is how booking works, how to choose your date and how to avoid scams.
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You can book PTE Academic directly with Pearson and pay by card, or use a voucher code bought from Pearson or an authorised seller. A voucher replaces payment at booking. Vouchers have an expiry date and their own rules about changes and refunds, so read them before you buy.
How to book PTE Academic
- Create your Pearson account using your name exactly as it appears in your passport.
- Choose PTE Academic (not PTE Core, which is for Canada) and a test centre.
- Pick a date and time that leaves room for a retake before your deadline.
- Pay or enter your voucher code and keep your booking confirmation.
- Bring your passport on test day; the name must match your booking.
Choosing the right date
For visas, English results usually need to be from a test taken within a set period before you apply or before you are invited, and the rules changed for tests from 7 August 2025. Book early enough to retake the test if you miss your target, especially before an invitation round or a visa expiry date.
Avoiding voucher scams
- Buy only from Pearson or an authorised seller, and get a receipt.
- Be wary of very cheap vouchers sold on social media.
- Never share your Pearson account password with anyone.
- Check the voucher's expiry date and change rules before paying.
Ask us about vouchers
Contact us to ask whether we currently have PTE vouchers available and the current price. We can also combine your booking with PTE coaching so you test when you are ready.
Questions people ask
What is a PTE voucher?
A prepaid code from Pearson or an authorised seller that you enter instead of paying when you book PTE Academic. It has an expiry date and its own change and refund rules.
Is PTE Core the same as PTE Academic?
No. PTE Core is used for Canadian immigration. For Australian visas and study, book PTE Academic.
Do you sell PTE vouchers?
Ask us. Availability and prices change, so contact our team for current details.
Official sources
We check this page against the official information below and last reviewed it on 14 November 2026. Rules, fees and processing times change, so confirm the current position before you apply.
