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Plain answers about PTE Core: what the test is, which scores IRCC needs for Canada PR and citizenship, fees, booking and results.
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What Is PTE Core? Format, Scoring and Uses in Canada
PTE Core is Pearson's 2-hour, computer-based general English test for Canadian PR, citizenship and the PGWP. Learn its format, 10–90 scoring and CLB link.
Difference Between PTE Core and PTE Academic: Which to Take
PTE Core is a general English test for Canadian PR, citizenship and PGWP; PTE Academic is for study and Australian visas. Both are 2 hours, scored 10–90.
Is PTE Core Accepted for Canada PR? Scores, CLB and PGWP
Yes. IRCC accepts PTE Core for Express Entry, citizenship and the PGWP. See the PTE Core scores you need for CLB 7, 5 and 4, and how IRCC reads them.
Is PTE Core Accepted in Australia? What Home Affairs Lists
No. Australia's Home Affairs list names PTE Academic, not PTE Core. See the accepted tests, the at-home rule and what to do if you hold a PTE Core score.
PTE Core Fee 2026: How Much It Costs in Canada and Abroad
Pearson's price finder listed the PTE Core fee at CAD 360 in Canada on 7 Oct 2026. See prices in 10 countries, refund rules and how to avoid paying twice.
Is PTE Core Easier Than CELPIP or IELTS? Side-by-Side Guide
No official source says PTE Core is easier than CELPIP or IELTS. Compare length, scoring, fees, results and CLB 7 and 9 targets to pick the test that suits you.
How to Book PTE Core Exam: ID, Reschedule and Refund Rules
Book PTE Core online in myPTE at least 24 hours ahead, pay by card and sit it at a test centre. Here are the ID rules, free rescheduling and refund bands.
How Long Does It Take to Get PTE Core Results? Scores and CLB
PTE Core results usually arrive within 2 business days, up to 5. See where to check them in myPTE, how scoring works and how to convert your scores to CLB.