For Canadian permanent residence
Use PTE Core for Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program applications where proof of English is required.
For Canadian visas
PTE Core
A four-skills general English test recognized by the Government of Canada for economic immigration and citizenship applications.
Book PTE Core- Designated by IRCC for Canadian economic immigration
- Tests the everyday English you use at work and in the community
- Results mapped to Canadian Language Benchmark levels
What is PTE Core?
PTE Core measures the everyday English you use at work and in the community. It takes about two hours at a test center, covers all four skills, and is designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Who it's for
Choose PTE Core if you are applying to live and work in Canada rather than to study at a Canadian institution.
- Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program applications
- Canadian permanent residence
- Canadian citizenship applications
- Employers who need proof of workplace English
Scoring and CLB
Scores are reported from 10 to 90 and map to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels for each of the four skills, so you can see exactly where you sit against your visa requirement.
What can you use PTE Core for?
For citizenship
PTE Core results are accepted as evidence of English for Canadian citizenship applications.
For work in Canada
Show employers and licensing bodies that your workplace English is at the level they require.
What our test takers say
PTE has made it possible for me to study at one of the top universities in Australia. Its rapid delivery of the test result saved me time.
— Monil, Test Taker, Surat, India
Since it is a computer-based exam, it has no potential for examiner bias plus there are no added fees. Now I can start my visa screening.
— Karen, Test Taker, Qatar
For someone who is terrified of public speaking and managing speaking anxiety, PTE is the best option to take.
— Ferdimar, Test Taker, Qatar
Frequently asked questions
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