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PTE Exam - What's New (Updates)
Effective Date: February 1, 2026
The PTE exam fee update is now in effect across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. As of February 1, 2026, test takers are required to pay the revised PTE exam fees in the UAE.
These changes include the addition of (6) Six new PTE test fees,
1. PTE Academic exam fees
2. PTE Core exam fees
3. PTE Academic UKVI exam fees
4. PTE PTE Home A1 exam fees
5. PTE PTE Home A2 exam fees
6. PTE PTE Home B1 exam fees
PTE Test Type | Previous (Old) Fees | Refreshed (New) Fees |
PTE Academic | AED 1,350 د.إ | AED 1,450 د.إ |
PTE Core | AED 1,350 د.إ | AED 1,450 د.إ |
PTE Academic UKVI | AED 1,350 د.إ | AED 1,450 د.إ |
PTE Home A1 | AED 1,120 د.إ | AED 1,230 د.إ |
PTE Home A2 | AED 1,120 د.إ | AED 1,230 د.إ |
PTE Home B1 | AED 1,120 د.إ | AED 1,230 د.إ |
The adjustment enables Pearson PTE Middle East to maintain high quality test delivery, improved support, and a seamless exam day experience for candidates.
Registration Open
With these updated fees already in effect, students planning to study, migrate, or work abroad are encouraged to secure their PTE test dates early, as sessions for the coming months are open for booking.
Note – The revised fees include 5% VAT in accordance with UAE Federal Tax Authority regulations.
Updating all current and future students about the new PTE exam fee in Dubai
Encouraging students to make informed decisions based on their timelines offering real time strategy sessions, webinars, and expert video tutorials to prepare for PTE Exam in Dubai.
Whether you’re a first time test taker or preparing for a retake, Svarna Training Institute provides tailored resources to help both new and existing students succeed under the updated PTE exam fees.
Big shifts have officially landed in the PTE Academic Exam, and if you’re registering now or sitting the test soon, here’s your need to know briefing.
As of August 7, 2025, Pearson’s new updates to both the PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI tests are live. And no, these aren’t just cosmetic adjustments.
We’re talking two fresh question types, human examiners teaming up with AI for scoring, and an enhanced scoring framework, all engineered to make the test a sharper reflection of real world communication skills.
Here’s the breakdown,
✅ Two (2) new question types that simulate workplace and classroom conversations.
✅ Greater human scoring involvement for tasks that demand nuance.
✅ Refined AI detection for copied or templated responses.
The PTE Academic test just got two powerful upgrades designed to test your real world communication chops. These new question types bring the total speaking tasks to nine, up from seven, giving test-takers more opportunity to showcase listening, thinking, and speaking skills in everyday scenarios.
This task simulates an academic or workplace setting. You’ll listen to a lively, 3 person group conversation and then summarize the entire discussion, in your own words, within 2 minutes.
You’re given a brief scenario in writing (up to 60 words). Your job? React to it in real time, like you would in a meeting or social setting. You’ve got 40 seconds to deliver a response.
Both tasks are easy to manage if you’ve practiced under the right conditions, which is exactly what Svarna Training Institute offers through updated mock exams, real time speaking drills, and expert coaching.
Pearson is upping its game when it comes to how your PTE exam is scored. While AI still plays a central role in evaluation, there’s a significant change you need to know about, increased human involvement.
That’s right, if the AI suspects your response is irrelevant, templated, or lacks originality, your answer will now be flagged and reviewed by an actual human examiner.
This applies to seven high-impact task types,
So what does this mean for you?
This hybrid scoring model is designed to mirror real world expectations, where both logic and delivery matter. And don’t worry, Svarna Training Institute’s PTE preparation program is already aligned with these changes. Our trainers will coach you on exactly what the new scoring system values, authentic, relevant, and impactful responses.
Pearson isn’t increasing the test time, but it’s definitely increasing the challenge. The PTE Academic test format 2025 now includes more questions across key sections, giving you more chances to score, but also demanding sharper focus.
Here’s what’s changing,
Speaking Section
Writing Section
Listening Section
Reading Section
Why does this matter?
Before you lock in a test date, here’s what matters most about the August 2025 PTE changes, especially if you’re taking the exam in Dubai or anywhere across the UAE.
These changes apply to,
No changes are being made to,
If your PTE Academic test is on or after August 7, 2025, you’re already in the new format. The old format is officially retired, so every test taker from this point forward will experience the latest version in full.
Key Details,
What’s Svarna doing about it?
Whether you’re a first-timer or a retaker, Svarna Training Institute has tailored resources designed specifically for the new format so your prep stays laser focused and exam ready.
Pro tip – With the old format gone, your best move is to train directly in the new system so test day feels like practice, not a curveball.