Is PTE available in Iran?
No. Pearson's test centers and fees price finder lists 122 countries and territories, and Iran is not one of them; a price lookup for Iran returns nothing. To take PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core you must book a centre in another country and pay that country's fee.
Payment is the other hurdle. Pearson takes credit and debit cards plus Google Pay and Apple Pay, not PayPal, and must receive the full fee in the listed currency (payment policy). A declined payment cancels the booking, so arrange an international card before you book.
PTE fees in countries near Iran
Prices come from Pearson's price finder on 10 October 2026. Each country sets its own fee, and it is the same at every centre in that country.
| Country | PTE Academic, UKVI or Core | PTE Home A1 | Centres listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 10,000 TL | 8,500 TL | 12, including Van and Erzurum |
| Armenia | USD 245 | USD 205 | 1, in Yerevan |
| Azerbaijan | USD 240 | USD 200 | 2, in Baku |
| Turkmenistan | USD 210 | USD 175 | 1, in Ashgabat |
| Iraq | USD 290 | USD 245 | 5, including Baghdad and Sulaymaniyah |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 1,520 | AED 1,290 | 6, in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah |
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Rules that matter when you test abroad
Outside your country of citizenship the only ID Pearson accepts is a valid passport, and the name, date of birth and citizenship on your booking must match it exactly (ID policy). Pearson's rules are the same everywhere (cancellation and rescheduling policy, last updated 17 September 2026, and refund policy). You can reschedule free while more than 14 full calendar days remain, up to six times per booking. Inside 14 days the Reschedule button disappears, so you must cancel and book again. A cancellation more than 14 days out refunds 100%, between 14 and more than 7 days 50%, and at 7 days or fewer nothing.
If travel is hard, compare IELTS options too: see IELTS exam fee in Iran and the PTE to IELTS converter. Take a free PTE mock test before you pay for a trip.
| Time left before the test | Reschedule | Refund if you cancel |
|---|---|---|
| More than 14 full calendar days | Free, up to 6 times | 100% |
| 14 days down to more than 7 days | Not possible: cancel and rebook | 50% |
| 7 days or fewer | Not possible: cancel and rebook | None |
Frequently asked questions
Can I take PTE in Iran?+
No. Pearson's price finder does not list Iran, so there is no PTE test centre or fee there.
What is the cheapest PTE near Iran?+
Among dollar prices, Turkmenistan at USD 210 on 10 October 2026, against USD 240 in Azerbaijan and USD 245 in Armenia. Turkey charges 10,000 TL.
Can I pay for PTE with an Iranian bank card?+
Pearson needs full payment by credit or debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay in the listed currency, and a declined payment cancels the booking. Use a card that works for international payments.
What ID do Iranians need to take PTE abroad?+
A valid passport. Pearson accepts nothing else outside your country of citizenship.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 10 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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