Meet the Team

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Mr. Pawan Dhakal

Founder/Sr. PTE Instructor

Born in Nepal and educated in Japan and New Zealand, Pawan combines local cultural insight with international academic experience to help students succeed on PTE Academic. With over four years tutoring CIE A‑Levels and PTE Academic, he emphasizes clear communication, practical strategies, and measurable improvements.

He completed CIE A‑Levels at a New Zealand high school and holds a Bachelor’s Honours from the University of Auckland. Early schooling in an English‑medium international school in Japan provided near‑native English fluency, and more than a decade in New Zealand deepened his understanding of the academic expectations international students—especially those from Nepal—face.

Bilingual in Nepali and English, he connects easily with Nepali students and tailors guidance to their needs. Having achieved a perfect 90 in every PTE section, he teaches not only test tactics but mastery of the skills the PTE measures. Together with Ram Acharya, co‑founder of PTEGuide.com, he helps students reach target scores through proven techniques, practical practice, and focused support.

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Mr. Ram Acharya

Co Founder/Operation In-charge

Ram brings a strong foundation in international education and hospitality to the team. He is pursuing a Master’s in Hospitality at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand, which broadens his global outlook and leadership skills. Previously an education counselor at KIEC Butwal, Nepal, Ram advised students on study pathways to New Zealand, the UK, and the USA, and served as a specialized visa-interview instructor for US, New Zealand, and UKVI student visas, helping candidates present with clarity and confidence.

As a core member of PTEGuide.com, Ram leverages this counseling and interview expertise to design student-centered, practical coaching materials and support services that enhance admission and visa readiness alongside Pawan Dhakal’s proven PTE instruction.