Exam fees and test centres by country

Where can I take PTE if I live in Iran?

There is no PTE test centre in Iran: Pearson's price finder does not list the country on 10 October 2026. The nearest PTE venues are in neighbouring countries: Van and Erzurum in eastern Turkey, Yerevan in Armenia, Baku in Azerbaijan, Ashgabat in Turkmenistan, five venues in Iraq and six in the UAE. You will need a valid passport to test in any of them.
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PTE centres in countries near Iran

Centres and cities come from Pearson's price finder, read on 10 October 2026. Every country sets its own fee; Turkmenistan's USD 210 was the lowest dollar price nearby, and Turkey charges 10,000 TL. We list cities, not addresses; choose a venue in myPTE when you book.

CountryCities with PTE centresPTE Academic fee
TurkeyIstanbul, Ankara, Adana, Denizli, Erzurum, Van10,000 TL
ArmeniaYerevanUSD 245
AzerbaijanBaku (2 centres)USD 240
TurkmenistanAshgabatUSD 210
IraqBaghdad, Babylon, Kurdistan region (University of Kurdistan Hewler), Soran, SulaymaniyahUSD 290
United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, SharjahAED 1,520

Choosing where to go

Pick the trip that is easiest for your visa and travel situation, then look for a session at least two weeks out so the free reschedule window protects you. Turkey has the most venues; Baku and Yerevan each offer IELTS as well, so you can compare both tests in one place. See PTE test centres in Turkey, PTE test centres in Azerbaijan and PTE test centres in the UAE.

Outside your country of citizenship Pearson accepts only a valid passport as ID, and your myPTE name must match it exactly (ID policy). Payment must be made in full by card or digital wallet in the listed currency, so sort out an international card first.

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Booking

To book, create a myPTE account, choose the test, pick a centre and a slot at least 24 hours ahead, and pay. Pearson accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa, and a voucher or promo code is entered at the payment step (Pearson booking guide). Your account name must match your passport exactly; it can be corrected up to 3 days before the test, never on test day, and a mismatch means no test and no refund.

Fees and the payment issue are covered in PTE exam fee in Iran. Take a free PTE mock test before you book the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a PTE test centre in Tehran?+

No. Pearson lists no PTE test centre anywhere in Iran.

What is the nearest PTE centre to Iran?+

It depends on where you live: Van and Erzurum in Turkey, Yerevan, Baku, Ashgabat, Iraqi cities such as Sulaymaniyah, or the UAE.

Which nearby country has the cheapest PTE?+

Among dollar prices, Turkmenistan at USD 210 on 10 October 2026. Turkey charges 10,000 TL, so compare it at the day's exchange rate.

Can Iranians take PTE in Turkey?+

Pearson's rules for testing outside your own country ask for a valid passport that matches your myPTE account, and the Turkish fee of 10,000 TL is paid by card in lira.

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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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