The scores you actually need, by country
Which test to take and the exact score requirements for study permits, student visas, and permanent residence — written from the official immigration benchmarks.
IELTS for Canada
The IELTS scores you need for Canada — Express Entry and PR (via IELTS General) and study permits (via IELTS Academic), with the official CLB equivalents.
View guide →PTE for Canada
How PTE works for Canada — PTE Core is accepted by IRCC for Express Entry and PR, and PTE Academic for study. What scores and CLB levels you need.
View guide →IELTS for Australia
The IELTS scores you need for Australia — the student visa (subclass 500) and the skilled-migration English levels (Competent, Proficient, Superior).
View guide →PTE for Australia
The PTE Academic scores you need for Australia — the student visa (subclass 500) and the skilled-migration English levels (Competent, Proficient, Superior).
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