If you reached this page, you likely searched the keywords PTE Canada on your browser. Therefore, I'll assume that you are trying to determine if you can use the Pearson Test for English (PTE) in Canada like it is used in Australia and New Zealand.
If you are asking about whether or not the PTE can be used on a permanent resident visa application in Canada, the answer is no.
PTE Canada question #1: Who in Canada accepts PTE scores?
Many Canadian universities and local colleges now accept PTE results. In fact, there are about 90 academic institutions across the country that will use these results to determine if a student may enter their school.
Here are 10 Canadian academic institutions that will accept PTE scores:
- Simon University: Overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing.
- University of Manitoba: Minimum score required is 58%.
- McGill University: Overall score of 65 or better; individual component scores of 60 or better.
- University of Ottawa: A minimum of 65 in each of the four skills.
- St. Peter's College: Overall score of 63 with minimum scores of 59 in each area.
- McMaster University: 60 Overall with minimum score of 60 in Writing and Speaking.
- Concordia University
- Douglas College: Minimum overall score of 56.
- University of Windsor: Minimum score 65 for IELTS of 6.5.
- Queen's University: Overall score of 60.
Want to know if the school you are interested in attending will accept your PTE score on their application?
The easiest way to determine if a school will accept your PTE results for your language requirements is to check out their websites.
Just click on one of the 10 universities listed above or directly check the full list on the Official Pearson Website.
PTE Canada Question #2: How does Citizenship and Immigration Canada evaluate English proficiency?
People immigrating to Canada need to either be proficient in French or English (Canada's two official languages).
Instead of using PTE scores to evaluate a candidate's level of English proficiency, the Canadian government uses the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
This testing system evaluates a prospective resident of Canada using the Canadian Language Benchmark (CBL). A person needs to receive a CBL score of at least 7 on their test to be able to immigrate to Canada.
This score is equivalent to a PTE academic score of 65-72%. Those in the Express Entry program will want to achieve the highest mark they can on the test. The higher the score, the more points you receive on your application.
IELTS is the most popular language test used in the world. 3 million of these language tests have been taken in the last year worldwide. They challenge a person's reading and writing familiarity with English.
The test also has sections on speaking and listening. Though it is important to note that the PTE are growing in their popularity, PTE has just recently been accepted by UK for study, work and immigration. It could one day very well be accepted by the Canadian government.
PTE Canada Question #3: Can you take the PTE exam in Canada?
If you want to emigrate to Australia from Canada, you can pass your PTE Test in Canada. There are various locations across the country where you can take these tests.
Unlike Canada, the Australian government embraces the PTE in their immigration requirements. The Australian government relies on the PTE to determine who can become a permanent resident of the country.
You can take a PTE Test in these 4 Canadian provinces:
- British Columbia,
- Quebec,
- Ontario,
- Alberta
The test will cost you about $300.
What are the main reason you want to go to Canada? Is it for study, work or immigration?
