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As per the new official update by IRCC, the PTE Core (Pearson Test of English) will be acceptable by Canada Immigration from 30th January 2024. Furthermore, electronic copies of the language test results will also be accepted. However, these language test results are unacceptable for a Canadian study visa or study permit under the Student Direct Stream (DTS). PTE core is available only for permanent residency candidates and economic immigration programs.
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PTE Core Language Equivalency Chart
CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) for Canada Immigration assesses English competence. Check below the official IRCC CLB levels for PTE Core:
| CLB level | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
| 10 | 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 |
| 5 | 42-50 | 51-59 | 39-49 | 51-58 |
| 4 | 33-41 | 41-50 | 28-38 | 42-50 |
| 3 | 24-32 | 32-40 | 18-27 | 34-41 |
Requirements of PTE Core Test for Express Entry
Check below the requirements of the PTE Core Test for Express Entry in Canada:
| CLB Level | PTE Scores | IELTS Scores |
| CLB Level 7 for TEER 0 or TEER 1 jobs | 60–68 in reading, 69–78 in writing, 60–70 in listening, and 68–75 in speaking | 6 in each module |
| CLB Level 5 for TEER 2 or TEER 3 jobs | 42–50 in reading, 51–59 in writing, 39–49 in listening, and 51–58 in speaking | 4 in reading and 5 each in the rest of the modules |
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