Last updated January 31, 2024, 10:10 a.m. ET (Toronto time)
According to the official new IRCC update: Pearson Canada Inc.’s Pearson Test of English (PTE Core) language test is now accepted for Canadian immigration starting January 30, 2024.
In addition, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will also accept electronic copies of language test results.
However, PTE cores are not accepted for Canadian study visas or permits under the Student Direct Stream (SDS).
Readers often confuse this with the PTE Academic test for an SDS (Student Direct Stream) study permit or visa. However, PTE Core is only available for permanent residence and economic immigration programs.
Simple PTE Academic will continue to be valid for SDS study visas and permits as of August 10, 2023, as well as three new English language proficiency exams.
Economic programs include the Express Entry Category, Provincial Nomination Program (PNP), Caregivers, Agriculture and Food Pilot, Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), Economic Mobility Pathways Project (EMPP), Atlantic Immigration Program, and Quebec Skilled Labor. This includes passengers and business class.
PTE core language support table
The Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels for immigration to Canada are used to assess English language proficiency.
Below are the official IRCC CLB levels for the new PTE Core Languages ​​test.
| CLB level | read | write | listening | busy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten | 88-90 | 90 | 89-90 | 89-90 |
| 9 | 78-87 | 88-89 | 82-88 | 84-88 |
| 8 | 69-77 | 79-87 | 71-81 | 76-83 |
| 7 | 60-68 | 69-78 | 60-70 | 68-75 |
| 6 | 51-59 | 60-68 | 50-59 | 59-67 |
| Five | 42-50 | 51-59 | 39-49 | 51-58 |
| Four | 33-41 | 41-50 | 28-38 | 42-50 |
| 3 | 24-32 | 32-40 | 18-27 | 34-41 |
Test results are verified using Pearson’s method. Online Score Report Website (SRW).
Click here to learn more about the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels for Canadian immigrants.
PTE Core Test Requirements for Express Entry
Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) requires a minimum language level of CLB 7 in all four proficiencies. To qualify for the FSWP, you need 6 bands in each IELTS module.
Therefore, to meet the Express Entry FSWP eligibility requirements, you need a PTE core score of 60-68 in Reading, 69-78 in Writing, 60-70 in Listening, and 68-75 in Speaking.
IELTS magic number PTE equivalent score “8 triple 7” (8 marks for listening, 7 marks for remaining modules) 82-88 for listening, 88-89 for writing, 78-87 for reading, 84-88 for speaking.
Similarly, CLB level 5 is the minimum language requirement for FSTP Express Entry.
As a result, the likely PTE equivalent scores for CLB Level 5 would be 42-50 for Reading, 51-59 for Writing, 39-49 for Listening, and 51-58 for Speaking.
Express Entry Canadian Experience Class (CEC) PTE Core Score Requirements:
| CLB level | PTE score | IELTS score |
|---|---|---|
| CLB level 7 for TEER 0 or TEER 1 jobs | 60-68 in reading, 69-78 in writing, 60-70 in listening, 68-75 in speaking. | 6 pieces for each module |
| CLB level 5 for TEER 2 or TEER 3 jobs | 42-50 in reading, 51-59 in writing, 39-49 in listening, 51-58 in speaking. | 4 for reading, 5 for each remaining module |
What English proficiency tests are accepted for Canadian immigration?
The English proficiency tests accepted for Canadian immigration are:
1. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) General Training 2. CELPIP (Canadian English Proficiency Index Program) General Test
3. Pearson English Test (PTE core) Pearson Canada Language Test
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