PTE Academic for New Zealand Visas

PTE score thresholds by visa type

Visa category	Minimum PTE
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)	58–79
Green List Work Visa	58+
AEWV (Accredited Employer Work Visa)	varies
Student Visa — University	50–65
Post-Study Work Visa	50+
Resident Visa — English Requirement	58+

Thresholds vary by occupation, pathway, and INZ policy updates. Always confirm with a licensed immigration adviser before you book your test.

Why PTE is visa-friendly

• 48-hour results — critical when INZ deadlines are weeks away, not months
• Daily testing in Auckland — sit within 7 days of booking
• AI scoring — no examiner variance, consistent results
• 2-year score validity — sit once, use for multiple applications

Our coaching packages

See our PTE 10-session crash course ($700) for urgent deadlines, or the PTE 20-session programme ($900) for comprehensive preparation.

For the full visa process — coaching plus licensed adviser visa submission — see our ProVisas pathway.