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 Pearson 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.
Pearson VUE Testing
Pearson VUE is the international leader in delivering secure computer based testing for professional licencing and certification.
With over 450 credential owners globally, Pearson VUE tests are offered to candidates in nearly every industry including:
- Academia and admissions
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Education
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Management
Leading partner organisations and exams include Citrix, CompTIA, EXIN, Microsoft, HP, IBM, Cisco, IBM, Oracle, GMAC, FINRA, DANDB and GMAC.

Why take a Pearson VUE test at the ELA?
• Largest official Pearson test centre in Auckland with 12 stations available open 7 days a week.
• 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.