The PTE centre in Bulgaria
The centre is on Pearson's list behind its test centers and fees finder. PTE Academic is for universities and Australian or New Zealand visas, PTE Academic UKVI for UK visas that need a Secure English Language Test, and PTE Core for Canadian permanent residence. In myPTE you pick the test first, and only centres and slots for that test appear.
| City | Centre | Tests and fee |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia | New Horizons Bulgaria | PTE Academic, Academic UKVI and Core EUR 250; PTE Home EUR 210 |
Alternatives outside Sofia
The British Council runs IELTS in Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas for EUR 271 (IELTS test centres in Bulgaria). The nearest PTE centres abroad include Bucharest at USD 260 (PTE fee in Romania). Refund rules are in PTE fee in Bulgaria; practise with a free PTE mock test.
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Frequently asked questions
How many PTE centres are there in Bulgaria?+
One, New Horizons Bulgaria in Sofia, on Pearson's list on 14 October 2026.
Is there a PTE centre in Varna or Plovdiv?+
No. The only Bulgarian PTE centre is in Sofia.
How much does PTE cost in Sofia?+
EUR 250 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core, and EUR 210 for PTE Home.
Can I take PTE Academic UKVI in Bulgaria?+
Yes, it is listed for Bulgaria at EUR 250.
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