IELTS General, CELPIP or PTE Core: which English test?
Updated 2026-10-25English original
Official source: IRCC · Language tests for Express Entry ↗
Published 2026-10-25Last checked 2026-10-25Language English
If this page and the official page differ, the official page is right.
Approved tests
For economic immigration, IRCC accepts approved English tests such as IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General and PTE Core. For French there are TEF Canada and TCF Canada. Always check the current list.
How they differ
- IELTS General Training: offered in many countries, on paper or computer, speaking with a person.
- CELPIP-General: computer-based, Canadian English, speaking recorded on the computer.
- PTE Core: computer-based, scored by computer.
Results
Each result is converted to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels for each skill. Use our free converter to see your levels, then check the official chart.
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