What to Bring to Your PTE Test

Just ONE Thing is Required: Your Passport

Pearson requires a valid passport as photo ID for entry to the test centre. No exceptions. Driver's licence, national ID card, voter ID — none are accepted for PTE Academic.

Passport Must Be:

Original (not a photocopy or digital image).
Valid on the test date (must not expire before).
The exact passport you used when booking. Name and number must match.
In good condition (laminate intact, photo clear).

What You CAN Bring (But Will Go Into a Locker)

Phone, smartwatch, fitness tracker — switched off, in locker.
Bag, wallet, keys.
Water bottle (some centres allow it; check yours).
Snacks for during the optional break.
Glasses (you may wear these into the room).

What You CANNOT Bring Into the Test Room

Phone, watch, smartwatch, fitness tracker.
Bag, wallet, keys.
Pens, pencils, notepads — the centre provides an erasable note booklet and marker.
Calculator.
Books, study materials.
Food, water (the centre provides water at the desk in some cases).
Hat, scarf, hood (unless religious headwear — declared in advance).
Jacket — usually hung on the chair back, not worn during the test.

What the Centre Provides

Headset with microphone (over-ear, noise-cancelling).
Erasable note booklet + marker.
Computer with the PTE test interface pre-loaded.
Locker for your belongings (free).

Dress Code

Comfortable, layered clothing. Test rooms can be cold (air conditioning) or warm. Avoid hooded tops — easier to wear a thin sweater you can take on/off as needed.

Transit Tips

Aim to arrive 30 minutes early. Late arrivals (15+ minutes after start) are denied entry with no refund.
Use Google Maps to find the centre the day before — some are tucked away in office buildings.
Eat a proper meal 1–2 hours before. PTE is mentally taxing.

If Your Passport Has an Issue

If your passport is damaged, expired, or you lost it after booking — reschedule immediately. Showing up without a valid passport = denied entry, no refund, no rebook within fee window.