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PTE Core is a general English test that the Canadian Government recognizes for all economic immigration applications. It is appropriate for anyone who applying needs to apply for permanent residency or citizenship.

PTE Core can be taken by anyone aged 16 or over.

PTE Core does not replace PTE Academic. It is a new general English test that is initially only suitable for work and migration visa routes to Canada. You should choose PTE Academic if:You plan to study in Canada or any other part of the world. PTE Academic continues to be accepted by all the same universities and professional institutions as before.You plan to work in or migrate to Australia, New Zealand or the UK.You should choose PTE Core if:You plan to apply for permanent residency or citizenship in Canada.

What is the difference between the test content of PTE Academic and PTE Core?

Once you are confident that PTE Core is the right test for your needs, simply:Select book now from the top of the page or from the PTE Core pageSelect your test center and the day and time for your test bookingComplete your account set-up and pay for your testAfter that, you can then manage your booking in myPTE.Please note, the account profile details you give must exactly match those on the official identification document you will need to take your test (e.g., valid passport).

Please let us know if you require any test accommodations when creating your PTE account. Once you have completed your profile, you will be asked to fill out a form with details of your request, including evidence of any medical conditions.

There are various practice materials available to help you prepare for your PTE Core test.First, you should first get familiar with the test format – our guide will take you through every question type, with information on how to answer the question, step-by-step video guide, and top tips.We also have plenty of preparation content – you can access a free online course, an offline practice test, and a test tips guide. We will introduce additional preparation materials in 2024.

Can I use PTE Academic preparation materials to practice for PTE Core?

Most test takers get their score within 2 business days, but it can take up to 5 business days.You will be able to access your score in a Score Report, in your my PTE account.

Your Score Report includes a Skills Profile, which shows you how well you did in the following eight language skill areas:Open response speaking and writingReproducing spoken and written languageExtended writingShort writingExtended speakingShort speakingMultiple-skills comprehensionSingle-skill comprehensionEach skill area shows you your personalized recommendations, to help you identify where you can improve your language skills. This section is especially useful if you didn't get the score you wanted on your first test and you wish to improve on your test score.The Skills Profile recommendations come from the Global Scale of English (GSE) learning objectives, which have been developed by language teachers to provide useful ways of practicing and improving specific areas of your English language proficiency.

All PTE tests are scored using our automated technology, which is trusted by governments and institutions around the world. Our unique combination of AI scoring and human expertise reduces the risk of bias to deliver fast, fair and accurate results.Our automated system is specifically designed to assess integrated skills: this means we can accurately measure your ability to communicate in authentic, everyday written and spoken English.The PTE Core test is scored on a scale of 10 to 90, with 90 being the maximum score. Test takers will receive a personalized Score Report that shows the overall test score plus the score breakdown for each of the four English skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking).

How long is my score valid for?
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