PTE Core for Canada
PTE Core CLB 7 score guide for Canada
Plan the PTE Core scores commonly mapped to CLB 7 for Canadian immigration pathways. Accepted tests and minimums differ by program.
Minimum PTE Core scores for CLB 7
Listening
60+
Reading
60+
Writing
69+
Speaking
68+
Canada immigration scoring usually checks each language ability, not just an average. Use the converters below to check both directions before choosing a test date.
Choose the test for your goal
PTE Core and PTE Academic are not interchangeable. PTE Core is built for Canadian immigration uses where accepted; PTE Academic is for study/admissions and some non-Canada visa pathways. TOEFL belongs in study/admissions planning, not Express Entry planning.