Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Update: 14 April 2022
Auckland is currently at Orange in the COVID Protection Framework.
Our Exam Centre (IELTS and Pearson) is offering exams under the current Protection Framework.
Our reception team is working remotely. Test bookings can be made by clicking on "Book your PTE Academic test" above.
If you need to contact Pearson, please call 050 830 6723 for booking assistance.
Alternatively, for refunds, rescheduling and other exam issues, please call 0800 451 260.
ELA follows the Ministry of Education’s Guidelines for Tertiary Education Organisations on how to operate under the Government’s COVID-19 Protection Framework. ELA will respond according to the requirements of the different levels (red, orange, green) as they happen.
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Why take a PTE Academic test at the ELA?
- Largest official Pearson test centre in Auckland with 12 stations.
- Central location close to public transport lines and parking facilities.
- Highly experienced test administrators.
- Secure testing technology to ensure candidate confidentiality and integrity of answers.

Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
The Pearson PTE Academic is an internationally leading computer-based English test recognised for study abroad, pathways to universities and immigration.
The shorter PTE Academic test effective on 16th November 2021 will still be accepted by the same universities and professional bodies, including more than 3,000 academic institutions worldwide, and by the governments of Australia, the UK, and New Zealand for visa and immigration purposes.
Fast
• Book your test in as little as 24 hours in advance
• Delivers online results in approximately five business days
Flexible PTE Test Dates
• Tests are held throughout the year, so choose a time that suits you
Approved
• Approved by New Zealand and Australian Governments for visa applications
• Accepted by the University of Auckland and numerous organisations in New Zealand, Australia, UK, USA, Canada and Ireland
Secure
• Candidate test answers are highly secure with Pearson’s palm vein scanning, randomised test forms and data forensics technology
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Need help?
Booking assistance: 050 830 6723
Refunds, rescheduling, and other exam issues: 0800 451 260
Directions to the ELA: +64 919 7695
67 Symonds Street | Grafton | Auckland