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Pearson’s Test of English- PTE Academic makes studying in Canada more accessible for Indian aspirants; Watch Video
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic acceptance for SDS (Student Direct Stream) and PTE Core for the economic migration
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, June 6, 2023: Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, has received approval from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for PTE Academic to be accepted for all Student Direct Stream (SDS) applications.
SDS is an expedited study permit process designed for students applying to study in Canada from countries including Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam.
PTE Academic tests taken before 10th August will be eligible for SDS provided they are submitted after this date and are within the expiry period stipulated by IRCC. PTE Academic is conducted across 20+ test centers in Punjab.
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With this development, PTE is now accepted by Canada in all visa categories, including Student Direct Stream (SDS), Economic Migration, and non-SDS academic admissions.
“We are thrilled to announce that PTE Academic has received approval for SDS visa applications by IRCC, signifying the exceptional quality and dependability of the test. Trusted by millions of learners worldwide, PTE Academic offers a faster, fairer, and more flexible means for students to demonstrate their English proficiency, enabling them to pursue their educational aspirations in Canada, said, Prabhul Ravindran, Director, English Language Learning, Pearson India.
PTE is accepted by more than 90% of Canadian universities and colleges, including top institutions such as McGill University, the University of Toronto, and the University of British Columbia. The UK, Australian, and New Zealand governments for all visa applications also accept PTE.
PTE Academic is also accepted by thousands of universities across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the UK and the USA. PTE can be taken at more than 400 PTE centers in 118 countries.
PTE is one of the fastest, fairest, and least stressful tests of English for students aspiring to study abroad. The test can be booked online 24 hours in advance, is computer-based, and is taken in a test center. It matches the expertise and accuracy of a human examiner but with the precision, consistency, and objectivity of machine learning. The scores are returned within 1.3 days on average, to assist in the fast-tracking of visa and admission applications.
Earlier this year PTE Core was also approved for Canadian economic migration purposes, reflecting Pearson’s determination to make PTE the test of choice for everybody wanting to live, work or study abroad.