{"id":133630,"date":"2024-02-07T15:34:14","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T20:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/pearson-test-of-english-now-accepted-by-immigration-canada\/"},"modified":"2024-02-07T15:34:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T20:34:14","slug":"pearson-test-of-english-now-accepted-by-immigration-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/pearson-test-of-english-now-accepted-by-immigration-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Pearson Test of English Now Accepted by Immigration Canada\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core is now eligible for all Canada work<\/a> and visa<\/a> applications except for the Student Direct Stream<\/a> (SDS), as of January 30, 2024.<\/p>\n

The first PTE Core tests can be taken from February 12, joining the CELPIP and IELTS tests in the list of accredited English language proficiency tests for economic immigration to Canada through the federal Express Entry-related programs.<\/p>\n

The first PTE Core tests can officially be taken starting February 12.<\/p>\n

The PTE Core: Explained<\/h3>\n

PTE Core is a new addition to the umbrella of Pearson Test of English, highly mirroring PTE Academic in its structural framework and content inclusions. Its two-hour duration is solely confined to the computer, taken at a test center that assesses four key English language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.<\/p>\n

The main difference between the two tests is that PTE Core is relevant for the vocational test taker, designed with a real-life, non-academic focus.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt was created to meet Canada\u2019s specific migration needs and the IRCC\u2019s language proficiency requirements but could be used to assess the English proficiency of vocational test takers in any country,\u201d as per the Pearson website.<\/p>\n

The test was made to substitute the previous PTE Essential<\/a>, which had received approval from IRCC last year.<\/p>\n

President of the English Language Learning division at Pearson, Gio Giovannelli, said that \u201cWe are excited to roll out PTE Core to test takers across the world. It was designed to test real-life language skills and allows test takers to showcase their proficiency and be themselves in English.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether people are looking to work, study or migrate to Canada, there\u2019s a Pearson English language proficiency test that suits their requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why Was PTE Core Created?<\/h3>\n

Pearson\u2019s website reads that the Core was created in response to Canada\u2019s economic migration needs in 2024 and beyond. Canada\u2019s ambitious immigration level plans, combined with its support for family reunification and refugee protection, require a test such as the PTE Core to be introduced.<\/p>\n

There is high demand in Canada for professionals working in nursing, engineering, and web development, wherein PTE Core \u201carrives at a good time for test takers and opens new opportunities for Pearson.\u201d<\/p>\n

Federal Skilled Worker Program<\/h3>\n

Candidates must obtain a minimum level of CLB or NCLC\u202f7\u202ffor the first official language in all four language areas. To receive points for a second official language, candidates must meet the minimum level of CLB or NCLC\u202f5\u202fin all four language areas.<\/p>\n

Federal Skilled Trades Program<\/h3>\n

Candidates must obtain a minimum level of CLB or NCLC\u202f5\u202fin speaking and listening abilities, and CLB or NCLC\u202f4\u202fin reading and writing abilities.<\/p>\n

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