- PTE in Iran
- Not offered
- Nearest example
- Baku, USD 240
- Results
- About 2 days
- Alternative
- IELTS in Iran
Is PTE available in Iran?
No. Iran does not appear in the country list of Pearson's price finder (checked 30 September 2026). The nearest countries it does list are the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq and Pakistan. In Azerbaijan, for example, PTE Academic is USD 240 at two centres in Baku. Pearson says results typically arrive in two days wherever you test.
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Practice PTE Academic →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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take PTE in Iran?+
No. Pearson's price finder lists no test centres in Iran.
Where is the nearest PTE centre to Iran?+
Pearson lists centres in the UAE, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq and Pakistan. Azerbaijan has two centres in Baku at USD 240.
How long do PTE results take?+
Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
What PTE score do I need for Australia?+
Competent English is 47 listening, 48 reading, 51 writing and 54 speaking; Proficient (10 points) is 58 / 59 / 69 / 76.
Official sources
Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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