5 lessons
Getting Started with PTE Core
How PTE Core scores line up with CLB levels, which tasks count toward two skills, and how the test screens, timing and a study plan fit together.
5 lessons
- 1Score Targets and CLB LevelsThe full PTE Core to CLB table (CLB 4 to 10) for all four skills, how skill CLB differs from the overall score and program minimums, and how to find the skill that needs most of your practice.8 min
- 2Task Map and Dual ScoringAll 19 scored PTE Core task types across three parts, which ones count toward two skills at once, and how to rank them for your practice time.8 min
- 3Test Interface, Timing and a Study PlanHow each part of PTE Core is timed, the on-screen rules that quietly cost points, a time budget for the whole test, and study routes for first-timers, CLB 7 and CLB 9.12 min
- 4CELPIP vs PTE Core: Which Test Should You Take?How CELPIP-General and PTE Core compare for Express Entry: structure, timing, task types, response length and CLB scores, plus questions to help you choose.7 min
- 5PTE Core vs PTE Academic: Which Test Do You Need?PTE Core and PTE Academic are separate Pearson tests for different purposes: which one Canada accepts, how the task lists differ, what prep carries over.6 min