Is PTE accepted in Canada?

Candidates can either opt for IELTS or PTE for studying in Canada.

PTE Academic is a leading English language proficiency test provider in Canada and is accepted by most Canadian universities and colleges. The PTE exam is valid for two years from the day of appearing for the test.

International candidates coming from different countries must demonstrate their English language proficiency by submitting the scores of IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL. Students who are aiming for Conestoga must submit a minimum PTE score of 58 or above. Students can check the Conestoga College English language requirements below:

The PTE Academic scores cut-off for admissions abroad lie in the range 51 to 60 for undergraduate admissions and 57 to 67 for postgraduate admissions. However, higher PTE scores help to get admitted to the top institutions. For this reason, you must follow the PTE exam preparation tips and use official test preparation resources such as taster tests, practice tests, and PTE Smart Prep provided by Pearson.

Abbreviated as "PTE-A", the PTE Academic exam is mostly used for sending:

• admissions applications to top universities abroad, and
• visa applications in Australia and New Zealand.  

The PTE Academic test assesses academic-level Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening skills of the test takers to ensure they are capable of studying in an international environment and can handle academic English in university settings.