- Results
- About 48 hours
- Australia Competent
- 47/48/51/54
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
- Canada
- PTE Core
Where to take PTE in Nepal and what it costs
Pearson's price finder lists 11 centres in Nepal, including Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pokhara, Tilottama and Itahari, and a fee of USD 248.60 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core (checked 6 October 2026). By comparison, IELTS on computer at IDP Nepal is NPR 36,000.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | NPR 798.95 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | NPR 1,279.28 |
| Boost | 30 days | NPR 2,239.94 |
| Ascent | 60 days | NPR 3,680.93 |
| Elite | 90 days | NPR 4,801.70 |
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Practice PTE Academic →Every PTE fee in Nepal, 2026
| Test or change | Fee in Nepal (Pearson) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 248.60 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 248.60 |
| PTE Core | USD 248.60 |
| PTE Home A1 | USD 209.00 |
| PTE Home A2 or B1 | USD 209.05 |
| Reschedule | Free if more than 14 full calendar days before the test (up to 6 times); not possible within 14 days, so you cancel and rebook |
| Cancellation | Full refund more than 14 full calendar days before; 50% refund between 14 and 7 days; no refund at 7 days or less |
The score each destination needs
| Route | PTE | IELTS equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level study | PTE Academic UKVI 59 each | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2) |
| Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility) | PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) | IELTS 6.0 each |
| Australia: Proficient English (+10 points) | PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 | IELTS 7.0 each |
| Canada: Express Entry CLB 7 | PTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68 | IELTS General 6.0 each |
Australia's thresholds are per skill for tests from 7 August 2025: Competent 47 listening, 48 reading, 51 writing, 54 speaking; Proficient 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 for 10 points; Superior 69 / 70 / 85 / 88 for 20. Canada does not accept PTE Academic for Express Entry: PTE Core CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69, speaking 68. UK visas need 59 in each skill for B2.
PTE or IELTS from Nepal?
IELTS has twelve test cities in Nepal and a face-to-face speaking test; PTE is concentrated in Kathmandu, scored by software and faster. For Australia both give identical visa outcomes. If you are outside the valley, IELTS may be cheaper once travel is counted; otherwise decide by a scored mock of each.
Frequently asked questions
Is PTE available in Nepal?+
Yes. Pearson lists Nepal as a test country with PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI; Kathmandu is the main venue. Book through Pearson's site.
How much does PTE cost in Nepal?+
USD 248.60 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, and USD 209.00 to 209.05 for PTE Home, per Pearson's price finder on 6 October 2026.
Can I reschedule or cancel PTE in Nepal?+
Rescheduling is free if more than 14 full calendar days remain; within 14 days you must cancel and rebook. Cancelling more than 14 days ahead gets a full refund, between 14 and 7 days a 50% refund, and nothing at 7 days or less.
What PTE score do I need for Australia from Nepal?+
Competent English is 47 listening, 48 reading, 51 writing and 54 speaking; Proficient (10 points) is 58 / 59 / 69 / 76. Student visa scores are set by your provider.
Does Canada accept PTE from Nepal?+
For Express Entry, only PTE Core. CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 and speaking 68.
Official sources
Reviewed 6 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder, Nepal)
- Pearson: cancellation and rescheduling policy
- Pearson: PTE in Nepal
- Pearson: PTE Academic UKVI
- Pearson: new Home Affairs requirements for PTE Academic (7 Aug 2025)
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
- PTE to IELTS score converter
- IELTS in Nepal compared
- PTE vs IELTS for Australia PR
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