# PTE test centres in Sri Lanka

## PTE test centres in Colombo

2 centres.

- Knowledge Merchandising (PVT) (LTD): 2nd Floor, Dammika Motors Building No.36 B, 2/1, S.De S Jayasinghe Mawaiha Kalubowila, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Colombo - [Map](https://www.google.com/maps?q=6.8682,79.8862)
- Knowledge Merchandising Pvt. Ltd. - Third: 2nd floor, The Landmark Building, 385, Galle Road, Colombo 00300, Colombo - [Map](https://www.google.com/maps?q=6.9037,79.8525)

## Other cities

- ICBT- Kandy: 363-365 D S Senanayake Street, Kandy - [Map](https://www.google.com/maps?q=7.3024,80.6356)

## Before you book

- The fee is the same at every centre: US$230 for PTE Academic, UKVI or Core. [PTE exam fee in Sri Lanka](/pte/fees/sri-lanka) has the full list and the refund rules.
- Book on Pearson's site: pick the test, then a centre and date. You can book up to 6 months ahead.
- Create your myPTE account with your name exactly as on your passport, and bring that passport on the day. The [booking guide](/pte/booking-guide) has the ID rules.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes early to check in.

Before you go, try the [free PTE practice test](/pte/practice-test) and check your setup with the [microphone test](/pte/microphone-test).

## Questions

### How many PTE test centres are there in Sri Lanka?

Pearson lists 3, in 2 cities. Colombo has the most, with 2.

### How much is the PTE exam in Sri Lanka?

PTE Academic is US$230 at every centre in Sri Lanka, the same as PTE UKVI and PTE Core. See [PTE exam fee in Sri Lanka](/pte/fees/sri-lanka).

### How do I choose a PTE test centre?

Every centre runs the same computer-based test and scoring, so pick on travel time and the dates you need. Pearson's booking site shows each centre's free seats.

### Can I take PTE at home?

No. Every PTE test is taken at a Pearson test centre.

**Sources**
- [Pearson: test centres and fees (centre finder), checked 15 October 2026](https://www.pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees/)