PTE Core — your fastest route to the CLB score you need.
Two ways to prepare for the Pearson PTE Core test, both taught live online by trainers who know the Pearson scoring engine inside out. Pick the structured Long Course or fully personal one-to-one Accelerated coaching.
Structured program, or fully one-to-one.
Both courses are built around the real PTE Core template. The right choice depends on your test date, budget and how much structure you want.
- 2-month access to the online student portal
- 10 classes
- One-to-one feedback sessions
- Sectional mock tests + full mock tests
- Prediction files & unlimited practice questions
- Detailed mock test analysis
- One-to-one sessions with a dedicated trainer
- Personalised focus on your weakest sections
- Flexible scheduling around your test date
- Direct trainer feedback after every session
What each part of the test covers.
PTE Core is one combined test — Speaking & Writing together, then Reading, then Listening.
Speaking & Writing
~50–65 minutes- Personal Introduction
- Read Aloud
- Repeat Sentence
- Describe Image
- Respond to a Situation
- Answer Short Question
- Summarize Written Text
- Write Email
Reading
~27–37 minutes- Fill in the Blanks (dropdown)
- Multiple Choice — multiple answers
- Reorder Paragraphs
- Fill in the Blanks (drag & drop)
- Multiple Choice — single answer
Listening
~22–37 minutes- Summarize Spoken Text
- Multiple Choice — single & multiple answer
- Fill in the Blanks
- Highlight Correct Summary
- Write From Dictation
PTE Core, answered.
How is PTE Core different from PTE Academic?
PTE Core is built specifically for Canadian immigration — Express Entry, Permanent Residency and Citizenship — while PTE Academic is designed for university admissions. PTE Core is shorter and uses everyday, workplace-style content instead of academic material.
Is PTE Core accepted by IRCC?
Yes. PTE Core is an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for Express Entry, Permanent Residency and Citizenship applications, with scores mapped directly to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). See our full score chart for exact cutoffs.
Which course should I choose — Long or Accelerated?
The Long Course suits students who want a structured 2-month program with 10 classes. Accelerated suits students who want fully one-to-one coaching focused only on their weak areas, on a tighter timeline. Book a free call and we'll recommend one honestly.
How soon can I start?
Classes run live online, so you can start as soon as the next available session — call or message us to check the current schedule.
Start your PTE Core prep this week.
Call the office with your target CLB level and test date — we'll recommend the right course and get you booked in.
100% live online — anywhere in Canada
Live online classes, real mock tests on the PTE Core template, direct trainer feedback. Based in Surrey, BC — study from anywhere in Canada with a laptop and the internet.
- 6528 123a Street, Surrey, BC, Canada
- Call or WhatsApp: +1 (672) 238-7622
- Email: core@acepte.com.au
Ready to get your PTE Core CLB score locked in?
Book a free 15-minute call. We'll ask about your target CLB level and test date, then recommend the Long or Accelerated course — honestly, no pressure.
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