As of January 30th, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test will now be accepted for all immigration pathways including Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Express Entry managed programs etc. and also for Canadian citizenship.PTE is computer based exam considered easier than IELTS as it eliminates the human bias that candidates may face with writing and speaking tasks in IELTS.The PTE Core is divided into three parts:Speaking and writing (50 minutes);Reading (30 minutes); andListening (3