Hello Aspirant,

Hope you are doing great. In order to qualify for a student visa in Canada, you must be at least 18 years old. You must be at least 18 years old to study in Canada. Even though there is no age limit, minors must get a study permit. However, the age limit varies by province. You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 to be a Canadian or foreign youth.

PTE is accepted by most major Canadian institutions and is suitable for student visas in Canada. Over 90% of Canadian universities are known to accept the PTE Test results.

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Hello Aspirant,

Hope you are doing great. PTE scores are valid for two years in most cases, but the Australian Department of Immigration recognises three-year-old PTE scores. The only distinction between PTE Score Validity and PTE Score Validity For Australian PR is this. The Australian government accepts PTE Academic scores as proof of English language proficiency for all visa categories, including study and permanent residency. Functional, vocational, competent, proficient, and superior English fluency are all required of the applicants. A minimum PTE score of 65 is required for Australia PR 2020, and obtaining a PR visa with a score lower than 65 will be difficult. However, a proficient English PTE score is 50 on all levels.

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Hi,

Minimum PTE Academic Score :-

1. For diploma programs you need an overall 45 no less than 36 in each module.
2. For a bachelor’s degree program you need an overall 50 no less than 45 in each module.
3. For a graduate diploma program or master’s level degree program overall 65 with no less than 50 in each module.

Canada Student Visa requirements -

For applicants planning to apply for Canada Student Visa using PTE scores can apply under Non sds and need to fulfil the following requirements:

1. Funds for paying tuition fee for entire first year.
2. Proof of funds of successive payment plan for how you will pay for second year and follow.
3. Letter of acceptance from your DLI.
4. GIC certificate for CAD $10,000.
5. Upfront medical is required.
6. Language proficiency requirement: IELTS/PTE/TOEFL score card.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

Hi,

While there are many differences, let us first look at the similarities. Both these exams test fundamental English skills:

• Speaking
• Writing
• Reading
• Listening

Since IELTS has gradually started going computer based, the difference in the mode of testing of these two exams is blurring out. PTE Academic, from its inception, has always been computer based whereas the IELTS has traditionally been a pen and paper based exam that is now shifting to a computer based testing environment.

Difference between IELTS and PTE Academic

The main difference between the two exams lies in how they are assessed. Both the versions of IELTS – pen-paper based and computer-based – are assessed manually, whereas the entire PTE Academic is assessed via artificially intelligent (AI) scoring engine. Hence, there is no room for human errors in PTE Academic scores.

Other Differences

Test Versions & Acceptance:

The IELTS comes in two versions – IELTS Academic and IELTS General. The IELTS Academic is commonly prescribed for student visas, whereas IELTS General is prescribed for permanent residency and other visa categories. On the other hand, PTE Academic is valid for multiple visa categories, including student and permanent residency, across Australia and New Zealand.

10,000+ universities accept the IELTS, whereas 6,000+ universities accept the PTE Academic.

Test Registration:

In India, British Council and IDP conduct the IELTS exam. Both these agencies operate different test centers and dates are available both online and offline. On the other hand, Pearson itself conducts the PTE across the world. Some of the test centers are managed by Pearson itself, whereas other centers are managed under the care of its test center franchise partners. You can even purchase a PTE voucher and avail discount on the exam fees.

Availability of Test Scores:

The scores for pen and paper based IELTS is available in 13 days after the test. The score for computer delivered IELTS is available within 5 to 7 days. PTE scores a home run here as 80% of the test scores are available within 2 days of the test. Pearson officially declares that it makes PTE test scores available within 5 business days the latest. An aspirant can send PTE test scores to unlimited universities without any extra cost.

Score Format:

IELTS gives individual scores across all the four sections – Speaking, Writing, Reading & Listening along with an overall score on a scale that lies between 0 and 9. On the other hand PTE score scale lies between 10 and 90, with 10 being an equivalent of 0 and 90 being the perfect score. Like IELTS, PTE gives both skill-wise and overall scores.

However, PTE also provides scaled scores for enabling skills such as Pronunciation, Oral Fluency, Grammar, Written Discourse, Vocabulary and Spelling.

Ease of Scoring:

According to many test takers who have appeared for both these tests, PTE Academic is easier than the IELTS. This is a noteworthy difference between IELTS and PTE. While IELTS calls for deeper understanding of the fundamentals of grammar, PTE Academic focuses on the practical aspects of communicative English. It makes sense because the ultimate reason for administering an English Proficiency Test is to judge the adaptability of the candidate is in an English speaking country.

If you are planning to study or settle in Australia or New Zealand, you should DEFINITELY take the PTE Academic because it is accepted for all relevant visa categories in both the countries. PTE is a good choice for student visa category in both the USA and the UK.

IELTS is a good choice for aspirants looking to study or settle in Canada. Canada High Commission has shown preference for the IELTS over PTE. However, Pearson is in talks with the High Commission and we can soon expect a positive announcement.

Hope this helps.

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Dear aspirant, it totally depends on your courses and college you are applying for in Australia as a 5.5 score is not usually recommended for application but, possibility is there. To be on the safe side you should score around 7 band to confirm your admission.

Dear Aspirant, Universities have their minimum language scores but, to be on the safe side you should be scoring high in this language proficiency test. Because you may have cleared the minimum score but it doesn't guarantee an admission. There can be problems with visa.

Hello Aspirant

Warm wishes for your Pearson Test of ENGLISH Academy score. Although scoring in the range of 65-75 would have made your admission possibilities higher but overall probability is that you will get admission into some good institutes with this score as well, however there are some other factors you need to consider to boost up your selection chances,

• a letter of recommendation
• reference from a professional personnel
• your extra curricular activity as well

Hope it helps!!!

Hello Aspirant,

Congratulations on your score. Coming to the point, PTE exam does not have any exam eligibility criteria, a range of 50 - 60 is considered as competent, if at all you choose for better university options, score ranging from 65 - 75 or above, is expected.

Hope this helps you,

Good Luck, Thank You :)

Hello aspirant

hope you are doing well and safe. With reference to your query,  I would glad inform you that you have scored very decent score except top universities as they have very high competition you can get admission in admission in some decent universities . Beside PTE marks many things are required like  good academics score in bachelors, Extra circullar actiivties certificate , letter of recommendation and good statement of purpose

Hope you found this answer informative. Best wishes for your future

Hey Rawat,

In the case of IELTS vs. TOEFL vs. PTE, it's difficult to recommend which test you should take. The answer may be contingent on criteria such as your preferred college, the minimum score required, and your own preferences.

The three language examinations are as similar as they are dissimilar to one another. Even if they grade them differently, each of them assesses all of the needed English language skills. The cost of each test is likewise nearly the same, and the duration is just slightly different. All three tests are available throughout the year in India at most major centres. However, each of these exams has its own set of pros and cons.

So if you specifically mention for what purpose you are giving this examination then I can help you properly.

Hope it helps.

Regards,