Person Test of English (PTE) Core is eligible for all Canada Immigration programs – except the Student Direct Stream (SDS).
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก (๐๐๐) ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
This implies that individuals under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), candidates in Express Entry managed programs, and those requiring a language test for various ย Canada Immigration purposes (excluding the SDS) โ such as applying for Canadian citizenship โ are now eligible to take the PTE Core.
Five accepted language tests
With the addition of the PTE Core, there are now five total language tests that are accepted by IRCC for immigration purposes. These are:
- CELPIP General Test (English);
- IELTS General Training (English);
- PTE Core (English);
- TEF Canada (French); and
- TCF Canada (French).
All five of these tests assess language ability within four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Based on the specific program that candidates apply under, they may need to meet different criteria within these four skills.