- Fee
- USD 237
- Centres
- 2 (Thimphu, Paro)
- PTE Academic UKVI
- Not offered
- Australia Competent
- 47 / 48 / 51 / 54
Where to take PTE in Bhutan and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 237 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | Not offered |
| PTE Core | USD 237 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1 | Not listed |
Pearson's price finder lists two test centres in Bhutan: the Royal Institute of Management in Semtokha, Thimphu, and Norbuling PTE Centre at Doteng, Paro (checked 11 October 2026). Bhutan is on Pearson's list of countries where PTE Academic UKVI is not offered, and no PTE Home price is listed.
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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.
What universities ask for
| University / level | PTE Academic | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1 | PTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill | IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skill |
| UNSW Sydney (Australia), engineering | PTE Academic 64, at least 54 in each | IELTS Academic 6.5, at least 6.0 in each |
| UNSW Sydney, business (undergraduate and coursework) | PTE Academic 65, at least 54 in each | IELTS Academic 7.0, at least 6.0 in each |
| University of Auckland (New Zealand), undergraduate | PTE Academic 50, no communicative score below 42 | IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 |
Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table, and it accepts IELTS One Skill Retake taken within 60 days. UNSW accepts IELTS for UKVI and One Skill Retake, but not IELTS Online. Auckland accepts IELTS One Skill Retake taken within 60 days of the original test, and asks you to authorise it to verify PTE scores.
PTE or IELTS from Bhutan?
For Australia, both work: PTE runs in Thimphu and Paro, IELTS only in Thimphu. For a UK visa that needs a SELT, IELTS for UKVI is the only option in Bhutan. For Canada's Express Entry, PTE Core is offered in Bhutan, as is IELTS General Training.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Bhutan?+
USD 237 for PTE Academic or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026.
Where can I take PTE in Bhutan?+
At the Royal Institute of Management in Thimphu or Norbuling PTE Centre in Paro.
Can I take PTE Academic UKVI in Bhutan?+
No. Pearson does not offer it in Bhutan. Take IELTS for UKVI in Thimphu (INR 15,500), or PTE Academic UKVI in India (INR 18,900).
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. Student visa scores are set by your provider.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
- IELTS: IDP Education India, Thimphu, Serbithang (computer) (fees)
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- UNSW Sydney: English language requirements
- University of Auckland: undergraduate English requirements
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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