How PTE Academic and PTE Core are scored, and how to prepare for each item type.
How to handle PTE Core Write Email in 9 minutes: reading the scenario, choosing a tone, a simple structure, word count guidance and phrases for each register.
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PTE Academic and PTE Core share a 10–90 scale but differ in purpose, content and tasks. Compare them side by side and find out which one your goal requires.
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How PTE Core scores convert to CLB levels for Canadian immigration, skill by skill, with the full conversion table and tips for reaching CLB 7, 8 or 9.
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How PTE Academic scores work: the 10–90 scale, skill scores, integrated tasks, partial credit, negative marking, and what a score means in CEFR terms.
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PTE Core is Pearson's English test for Canadian immigration. Learn its three parts, 19 question types, timings and the Write Email task that replaces the essay.
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The current PTE Academic format in one place: three parts, 22 question types, item counts and timings, including the two speaking tasks added in August 2025.
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An analysis of how PTE Academic scores Read Aloud responses, and a preparation approach that prioritises the criteria with the greatest point value.
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