As of January 30, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test will now be acknowledged for all immigration pathways, except the Student Direct Stream (SDS).
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This indicates that candidates outside the SDS can now take the PTE Core as a language test for:
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Express Entry managed programs
- Canadian citizenship
- Any other Canadian immigration purposes (outside the SDS)
5 Approved Language Tests
Including the PTE Core, now five language tests are accepted by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration purposes. These include the following:
- CELPIP General Test (English)
- IELTS General Training (English)
- PTE Core (English)
- TEF Canada (French)
- TCF Canada (French)
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All five of these tests assess language ability within four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Candidates may need to fulfill different criteria within these four skills, depending on the specific program that they apply to.
For example, Express Entry-managed programs have set different scores for each test depending on which one the immigration candidates are taking.
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Required Minimum Scores
Based on the National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill level of their job, candidates are required to meet a minimum CLB level, as mentioned below:
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