- Fee
- USD 340
- Centres
- 2
- Results
- About 2 days
- Australia Competent
- 47/48/51/54
Where to take PTE in Kuwait and what it costs
Pearson's price finder lists two test centres in Kuwait, in Salmiya and Mahboula, and a fee of USD 340 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core; PTE Home A1 is USD 285 (checked 30 September 2026). Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | KWD 2.000 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | KWD 3.200 |
| Boost | 30 days | KWD 5.600 |
| Ascent | 60 days | KWD 9.200 |
| Elite | 90 days | KWD 12.000 |
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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 Kuwait?
IELTS has more venues in Kuwait (four IDP centres and eight British Council locations), and the British Council quotes 48-hour results, so speed is not PTE's edge here. Pick by format: PTE is scored by software, IELTS has a human speaking examiner. Both work for UK and Australian visas.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Kuwait?+
USD 340 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
Where can I take PTE in Kuwait?+
Pearson lists two test centres, in Salmiya and Mahboula.
How long do PTE results take?+
Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
What PTE score do I need for Australia from Kuwait?+
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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