Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Conestoga PTE minimums by credential
From Conestoga's international admission requirements page.
| Programme type | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Most diploma and certificate programmes | 53 (chart: 53 to 57) | Not set |
| Degrees and graduate certificates | 58 (chart: 58 to 60) | Not set |
| Listed diplomas, e.g. Practical Nursing, Journalism, Public Relations | 58 | Not set |
Test rules and how to send your score
The page lists Advertising and Marketing Communications, Business - Insurance, Fitness and Health Promotion, Food Processing Technician, Journalism, Nutrition and Food Service Management, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, Practical Nursing and Public Relations among diplomas that need the degree-level score. It does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a validity period or how to send PTE results.
On the same page IELTS Academic is 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for most diplomas, against PTE 53, and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for degrees and graduate certificates, against PTE 58.
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If you fall short
If you are not ready for direct entry, Conestoga offers its General Arts and Science: English Language Studies programme, placing you by level using IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo or CAEL results on its equivalency chart. Conestoga also runs its own placement assessment (CELAP).
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Conestoga programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Conestoga College need?+
PTE Academic 53 for most diplomas and certificates, and 58 for degrees and graduate certificates.
Does Practical Nursing at Conestoga need a higher PTE?+
Yes. Practical Nursing is one of the listed diplomas that need the degree-level score of 58.
Does Conestoga set PTE skill minimums?+
No per-skill PTE minimums are printed on the admission requirements page.
Is there an English pathway at Conestoga?+
General Arts and Science: English Language Studies places you by level if you are below direct entry.
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