IRCC Approves Pearson Test Of English (PTE) For Canadian Immigration Applications

Beginning ‘late 2023’. the PTE will be accepted as a designated language test by the IRCC.

• The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is soon going to accept Pearson Tests of English (PTE) as the new Designated English Language test for Canada immigration.

• As of now, Canada has approved total five designated language-testing organizations for Canada immigration applications, i.e. two English language tests and two French language tests. However, now, IRCC has announced that the Pearson’s Test of English (PTE) is anticipated to be accepted by IRCC as of late 2023.

English language-testing organizations –

•  Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
•  International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
•  Pearson’s Test of English (PTE) – (Available late 2023)

French language-testing organizations –

•  The Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry administers the Test d evaluation de francais pour le Canada (TEF Canada).

•  France Education International administers the Test de connaissance du frangais pour le Canada (TCF Canada).

• Once IRCC approves PTE, it will join IELTS and CELPIP General Training as one of three designated language tests, which skilled workers can opt to prove their English language ability for immigration to Canada.
• The addition of PTE Essential means there are now five total language tests available to economic class immigration candidates.
• Barring some exceptions – such as spousal sponsorship and temporary immigration programs like International Experience Canada (IEC) – most Canadian economic immigration programs require proof of language.
• Along with the language test, immigration applicants also need to get the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score set for a given pathway.