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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) English Requirements — PTE Core Canada
PTE Core scores for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in Canada. PTE Core CLB planning for common PGWP language thresholds
PGWP language planning commonly cites CLB 7 for university-degree pathways and CLB 5 for many college pathways—confirm the rule for your program type on IRCC. PTE Core CLB planning for common PGWP language thresholds. Use the visa requirement checker on this page with your latest practice or official section scores before you book another test.
Aceito para
- PGWP — university degree pathways
- PGWP — college or non-degree pathways
Por que o planejamento da pontuação é importante
PGWP applicants confuse university CLB 7 floors with college CLB 5 floors, or submit Academic IELTS / PTE Academic when only General / CELPIP / PTE Core map correctly. Confirm your program type before booking.
Limiares de pontuação
| Requirement | Minimum | Per-skill targets |
|---|---|---|
PGWP — university degree Per-skill minimums use your lowest CLB across required abilities unless noted. | CLB 7 | Listening 60+ Reading 60+ Writing 69+ Speaking 68+ |
PGWP — college or non-degree program Per-skill minimums use your lowest CLB across required abilities unless noted. | CLB 5 | Listening 39+ Reading 42+ Writing 51+ Speaking 51+ |
Canada pathways typically use your lowest CLB across all four skills unless a program specifies otherwise.
Erros comuns a evitar
- Using expired test results outside validity windows required by your visa subclass.
- Preparing only for an overall score when per-skill minimums determine eligibility.
- Booking PTE Academic or IELTS Academic when your immigration route lists PTE Core, IELTS General, or CELPIP General.
- Stopping at CLB 7 eligibility when your Express Entry CRS strategy needs CLB 9 language points.
Seu caminho de preparação
- Confirm your exact IRCC stream and which accepted tests it lists (IELTS General, CELPIP General, or PTE Core).
- Map the CLB row for this pathway—eligibility floors and CRS targets are not the same goal.
- Enter practice or official section scores in the checker or calculator linked on this page.
- Prioritize the skill furthest below your CLB target with timed practice.
- Re-check IRCC language tables within 30 days of applying or booking a test.
- Keep screenshots of official score reports for your application file.
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PGWP — university degree
Scores appear below this threshold
Improve: listening, reading, writing, speaking (min CLB 7).
Perguntas frequentes
What PTE Core score do I need for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)?
PGWP — university degree: CLB 7; PGWP — college or non-degree program: CLB 5. These are planning references—confirm the current official requirement for your occupation and visa subclass before lodging an application.
What CLB do I need for this Canada pathway?
PGWP — university degree: CLB 7; PGWP — college or non-degree program: CLB 5. Use the linked calculator to convert PTE Core scores to CLB before booking a retake.
Does my lowest skill decide eligibility?
Usually yes for Express Entry and many PGWP rules—your lowest CLB across required abilities can block the pathway even when other skills look strong.
How can I check my current scores against these thresholds?
Use the free visa requirement checker linked on this page. Enter your latest listening, reading, writing, and speaking results from practice or an official test to see per-skill gaps.
When do these requirements change?
Immigration departments update instrument rules, occupation lists, and accepted tests. Re-check the official government page within 30 days of submitting an application or booking a test.
Is this page official immigration advice?
No. This is a planning reference built from publicly cited thresholds. Always confirm current rules on official government immigration websites before applying or booking a test.
Referência para planejamento apenas
Requirements change by program, faculty, and intake. Always confirm current rules with official immigration or admissions sources before applying.
Data version: canada-language-2026-06-24