- Fee
- USD 260
- Centres
- 1 (Muscat)
- Results
- About 2 days
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Oman and what it costs
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Oman, in Muscat, and a fee of USD 260 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core; PTE Home A1 is USD 220 (checked 30 September 2026). Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | OMR 2.480 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | OMR 3.980 |
| Boost | 30 days | OMR 6.960 |
| Ascent | 60 days | OMR 11.440 |
| Elite | 90 days | OMR 14.920 |
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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 Oman?
Outside Muscat, IELTS is the practical choice: it runs in Salalah, Sohar, Sur, Ibra and more. In Muscat the choice is about format: PTE is scored by software and returns results in about two days, IELTS on computer in one to five. Both are accepted for UK and Australian visas.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Oman?+
USD 260 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
Where can I take PTE in Oman?+
Pearson lists one test centre, in Muscat.
How long do PTE results take?+
Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
What PTE score do I need for a UK visa from Oman?+
B2 for Skilled Worker and degree-level Student visas: PTE Academic UKVI 59 in each skill.
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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