PTE Academic
Pearson test of English or PTE is English language tests which ensure applicants planning to move abroad to Canada, Australia or New Zealand or other countries meet the proficiency requirement. Students who are planning to give a language proficiency exam can opt for PTE exam as it is now accepted for more than 1800 programs and more than 700 institutes accept it. PTE results take 3-5 business days and the test is now computerised where the scores are awarded on a scale of 10-90. Applicants who are planning to apply under the Non SDS category can apply with PTE academic scores which are accepted under the stream.
Minimum PTE Academic Score
- For diploma programs you need an overall 45 no less than 36 in each module.
- For a bachelor’s degree program you need an overall 50 no less than 45 in each module.
- 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:
- Funds for paying tuition fee for entire first year.
- Proof of funds of successive payment plan for how you will pay for second year and follow.
- Letter of acceptance from your DLI.
- GIC certificate for CAD $10,000.
- Upfront medical is required.
- Language proficiency requirement: IELTS/PTE/TOEFL score card
Language Requirements for Canada student visa 2021
Generally for applying for Canada student visa 2021 applicant must have an IELTS 6 overall with no less than 6 in each module. In case one is opting for PTE or TOEFL examination for studying in Canada then equivalent scores are required for the same. In case an applicant is planning to apply under SDS category then both IELTS general and IELTS academic results are now accepted. For Non SDS category applicants can apply in case they have overall 6 in IELTS and 5.5 in one of the modules.
List of PTE accepting Colleges and Universities in Canada
Top 100 PTE accepting Colleges and Universities in Canada
- Alberta College of Art and Design
- Athabasca University
- Bow Valley College
- Concordia University
- College of Alberta
- Lakeland College
- Lethbridge College
- MacEwan University
- Medicine Hat College
- Mount Royal University
- NAIT Polytechnic Olds College
- Red Deer College
- SAIT Polytechnic
- The King’s University College
- University of Alberta
- University of Calgary
- University of Lethbridge
- Acsenda School of Management
- Alexander College
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
- Capilano University
- College of the Rockies
- Coquitlam College
- Douglas College
- Emily Carr University of Art and Design
- Fairleigh Dickinson University (Vancouver)
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Langara College
- North Island College
- Royal Roads University
- Simon Fraser University
- Sprott-Shaw Community College
- The College of New Caledonia
- Thompson Rivers University
- University Canada West
- University of British Columbia
- University of the Fraser Valley
- University of Victoria
- Vancouver Film School
- Vancouver Island University
- Assiniboine Community College
- Brandon University
- Canadian Mennonite University
- Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT)
- Providence College
- Providence Seminary
- University of Manitoba
- University of Winnipeg
- Mount Allison University
- New Brunswick Community College
- System University of New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Memorial University
- Acadia University
- Cape Breton University
- Dalhousie University
- Nova Scotia Community College System
- Saint Mary’s University
- St Francis Xavier University
- Algoma University
- Algonquin College
- BLYTH Education Group
- Brock University
- Cambrian College
- Canadian Aesthetic Academy
- Canadian Beauty College
- Canadore College
- Carleton University
- Centennial College
- Conestoga College
- Confederation College
- Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Fanshawe College
- Fleming College
- George Brown College
- Georgian College
- Hillfield Strathallan College
- Humber College
- Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
- Lambton College
- Laurentian University
- London School of Business and Finance
- Toronto Loyalist College
- McMaster University
- Michener Institute
- Mohawk College
- Niagara College
- Nipissing University
- Northern College
- OCAD University (Ontario College of Art and Design)
- Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology
- Pures College of Technology
- Queen’s University
- Ryerson University
- Sault College
- Seneca College
- Sheridan College
- Clair College
- Lawrence College
- Trent University
- University of Guelph
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
- University of Ottawa
- University of Waterloo
- University of Windsor
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- York University
- University of Prince Edward Island
- Bishop’s University
- Concordia University
- Quebec LaSalle College
- McGill University
- St Thomas More College
- Peters College
- University of Regina
- University of Saskatchewan
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