🤖 PTE Academic — Pearson Test of English Academic

PTE Academic

AI-Powered English Testing — Fast, Fair & Globally Accepted

The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a fully computer-based English proficiency exam trusted by 3,900+ universities, immigration authorities, and professional bodies worldwide. Known for its fast results, AI-driven scoring, and flexible test dates, PTE is an excellent choice for Nepali students targeting Australia, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and beyond.

3,900+

Universities and institutions accepting PTE

48 hrs

Official score delivery — fastest in the industry

10–90

Score scale — Global Scale of English

$220

Exam fee in Nepal (~NPR 32,000–33,000)

~2 hrs

Total test duration

Why PTE

Why choose PTE Academic?

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Results within 48 hours

Fastest results in the industry — critical when you're working towards visa and university application deadlines.

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AI scoring — fair & unbiased

AI-powered scoring removes human examiner bias. In 2025, Pearson added human oversight for edge cases — making it both fast and fair.

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Flexible test dates

Multiple test slots every month in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and other centres. No fixed exam seasons — book when you're ready.

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Accepted worldwide

Officially accepted by Australian Home Affairs (all visa categories), UK Visas & Immigration, NZ Immigration, and 3,900+ universities globally.

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Unlimited free score sharing

Send your PTE scores to unlimited universities at no extra cost — a significant saving over IELTS and TOEFL.

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Retake anytime

No limit on how many times you can retake PTE. Retake the full test as many times as needed — no waiting period restrictions.

Test Centres in Nepal

PTE Academic test centres in Nepal

PTE is available year-round across Nepal. Nearly 6,000 students take PTE each month in Nepal. Book at least 2–3 weeks in advance — especially before major intake deadlines.

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Kathmandu

Multiple centres including Alfa Beta (New Baneshwor), British Professional College (Thapathali), Mid-Valley International College (Gyaneshwar), and more.

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Pokhara

Chitwan Medical College and LA GRANDEE International College centres available.

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Chitwan (Bharatpur)

ACE Testing Hub in Sahid Chowk, Chitwan. New Pearson VUE centre opened February 2025.

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Butwal & Itahari

Kathmandu College of Management (Tilottama) serves students from western Nepal.

Fee: ~$220 as of 2026. Verify the exact amount on the official Pearson PTE website at the time of booking — fees fluctuate with the exchange rate.

Test Format

PTE Academic test structure (2026)

The full test takes approximately 2 hours and evaluates all four English skills in an integrated, AI-scored format.

Section	Duration	Key Tasks
Speaking & Writing	54–67 minutes	Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Re-tell Lecture, Answer Short Question, SGD (new), RTS (new), Summarise Written Text, Write Essay
Reading	29–30 minutes	Multiple Choice, Reorder Paragraphs, Fill in the Blanks, Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks
Listening	30–43 minutes	Summarize Spoken Text, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blanks, Highlight Correct Summary, Select Missing Word, Highlight Incorrect Words, Write from Dictation

Scoring
PTE Academic scoring guide 2026
PTE scores range from 10 to 90. University requirements typically fall between 50–65. Australian immigration requirements vary by visa type.
PTE Score IELTS Equivalent Level Typical Requirement
86–90 9.0 Expert Top-tier universities, highly competitive programmes
79–85 8.0–8.5 Very Good Research degrees, professional registration
65–78 7.0–7.5 Good Most competitive postgraduate programmes
58–64 6.5 Competent Most undergraduate and postgraduate courses
50–57 6.0 Competent General undergraduate, student visa (varies)
43–49 5.5 Modest Foundation programmes
30–42 5.0 Limited Needs improvement

PTE Score	IELTS Equivalent	Level	Typical Requirement
86–90	9.0	Expert	Top-tier universities, highly competitive programmes
79–85	8.0–8.5	Very Good	Research degrees, professional registration
65–78	7.0–7.5	Good	Most competitive postgraduate programmes
58–64	6.5	Competent	Most undergraduate and postgraduate courses
50–57	6.0	Competent	General undergraduate, student visa (varies)
43–49	5.5	Modest	Foundation programmes
30–42	5.0	Limited	Needs improvement

🇦🇺 PTE for Australian visa applications (2026)

PTE Academic is officially accepted by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for all student and migration visa categories. For the student visa (Subclass 500), a typical requirement is PTE 50+ (IELTS equivalent 6.0). For nursing and health professional registration, PTE 65+ with no section below 58 is common. Always verify your specific visa type's requirements on the official Home Affairs website.

Why Alora

PTE preparation at Alora Education Foundation

Our PTE coaching is fully updated for the August 2025 new tasks and 2026 AI + human scoring system.
SGD & RTS coaching — dedicated training for both new Speaking tasks introduced August 2025.
Anti-template Speaking training — natural, spontaneous communication strategies that score under AI + human hybrid scoring.
Expert-led preparation classes — small groups for personalised attention and targeted score improvement.
Guided exam registration — step-by-step support booking your test at your nearest Nepal centre.
Score requirement advice — we advise on PTE score requirements for your specific country, visa, and university.
University & visa application support — comprehensive assistance from test prep to visa success.

PTE Academic

AI-Powered English Testing — Fast, Fair & Globally Accepted

Results within 48 hours

AI scoring — fair & unbiased

Flexible test dates

Accepted worldwide

Unlimited free score sharing

Retake anytime

Kathmandu

Pokhara

Chitwan (Bharatpur)

Butwal & Itahari

🇦🇺 PTE for Australian visa applications (2026)

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PTE preparation at Alora Education Foundation

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