LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – February 8, 2024 – Pearson, the global leader in learning, today announced that bookings are now open for PTE Core, its brand new English proficiency test.
PTE Core received approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last year and can now be considered to provide proof of English proficiency for the purposes of permanent economic immigration to Canada or Canadian citizenship .
The first PTE Core tests can be taken starting February 12, including at testing centers in Baguio and Makarti, Philippines.
PTE Core is a new addition to the Pearson Test of English portfolio, sharing many of the unique features of PTE Academic. This is a two-hour computer-based exam taken at a testing center that tests four key English skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
The main difference is that PTE Core is relevant to the professional test taker, designed with a real-world, non-academic focus. It was created to meet Canada’s specific migration needs and IRCC language proficiency requirements, but could be used to assess the English proficiency of professional test candidates in any country.
Gio Giovannelli, President of Pearson’s English Language Learning Division, said: “We are excited to roll out PTE Core to candidates around the world. It was designed to test real-world language skills and allows candidates to demonstrate their skills and be themselves in English. Whether people are looking to work, study or emigrate to Canada, there is a Pearson English language proficiency test that meets their needs.
Each year, Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of permanent residents, temporary foreign workers (TFWs), students and visitors. Canada also supports family reunification and the protection of refugees and people at risk. With a greater focus on supporting Canada’s economic resurgence and post-pandemic growth, IRCC is increasing its tiers plan to further meet growing demand for years to come.
With high demand in Canada for professionals in fields such as nursing, engineering and web development, the approval of PTE Core comes at a good time for candidates and opens up new opportunities for Pearson.
PTE Core was created in response to Canada’s economic migration needs. Meanwhile, the PTE Academic has been accepted since August 2023 by IRCC as an approved English proficiency test for all Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa applications – it is already recognized by more than 97 percent of universities and 95 percent of colleges in Canada. The UK, Australian and New Zealand governments also accept PTE tests for all visa applications. PTE Academic is also accepted by 100 percent of Australian, New Zealand and Irish universities and 99 percent of British universities.
The fully digital PTE Core test is delivered through Pearson VUE, Pearson’s computer-based testing business. The latest AI technology, calibrated and reviewed by human raters, is used for scoring and biometric data collection provides enhanced security measures. These cutting-edge technologies ensure the provision of an unbiased and highly accurate test of the candidate’s English proficiency.
Test takers can book PTE Core online up to 24 hours in advance, take advantage of time slots at global test centers year-round, and receive their results within two days on average.
PTE Core will be deployed across Pearson’s existing network, with more than 400 PTE centers in 118 countries.
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