- Fee
- USD 290
- Centres
- 5
- Results
- About 2 days
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Iraq and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 290 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 290 |
| PTE Core | USD 290 |
| PTE Home A1, A2 or B1 | USD 245 |
Pearson's price finder lists five test centres in Iraq, in Baghdad, Babylon, Sulaymaniyah, Soran and the wider Kurdistan Region (checked 30 September 2026). Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
BandLadder pricing in IQD for Iraq
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | IQD 7,864.200 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | IQD 12,592.180 |
| Boost | 30 days | IQD 22,048.130 |
| Ascent | 60 days | IQD 36,232.060 |
| Elite | 90 days | IQD 47,264.000 |
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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.
PTE or IELTS from Iraq?
PTE is cheaper (USD 290 against USD 335 for IELTS on computer) and scored by software. IELTS has more cities, including Basrah, Mosul and Anbar. Both are accepted for UK and Australian visas; Canada's Express Entry takes PTE Core, not PTE Academic.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Iraq?+
USD 290 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
Where can I take PTE in Iraq?+
Pearson lists five centres, in Baghdad, Babylon, Sulaymaniyah, Soran and the Kurdistan Region.
How long do PTE results take?+
Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
Does Canada accept PTE from Iraq?+
For Express Entry, only PTE Core. CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 and speaking 68.
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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