Pearsons | PTE Core

PTE Core is a faster, fairer and simpler general English test. Recognized by the Canadian government (IRCC) for permanent residency applications under all economic classes.

About PTE Core 

PTE Core is a computer-based English test that assesses your general speaking, writing, reading and listening skills in a single test. You take the test in a small, friendly test center environment in just two hours.

Who is it for?

Choose PTE Core if you are applying for permanent residency in Canada. You can also choose PTE Core if you are applying for Canadian citizenship.

PTE Core Features:

• Accepted by the IRCC for immigration and citizenship
• Get results in typically 2 days
• unique combination of AI scoring and human expertise reduces the risk of bias
• Fully computer-based test, taken in a test center
• A single 2-hour test

PTE Core Test Format

Part 1: Speaking & Writing : This part will take approximately 50 minutes to complete;

Part 2: Reading : This part will take approximately 30 minutes to complete;

Part 3: Listening : This part will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.