In Canada, PTE is a recognized exam for immigration and visa purposes. Citizens of different countries here have to clear PTE to confirm that he/she is efficient in English and they can handle daily communication in English in Canada as the primary medium of communication is English there. Right Now PTE academic can be used to get a regular study permit (as non-Study Direct Stream/non-SDS) in Canada. Let’s have the details of it:

PTE Academic is Non-SDS in Canada

International students are considered non-Study Direct Stream (SDS) as they are not eligible for Study Direct Stream. Canadian application stream tends to consider the international candidates as non-SDS. In 2018, IELTS academic and IELTS general tests are accepted for SDS. The High Commission of Canada in India mentioned to accept IELTS academic, TOEFL IBT, and PTE academic for the non-SDS.

PTE academic as non-SDS can offer the international candidates the permit of regular study in the application stream. It is nonetheless a great step to help the international candidates.

From India, a huge number of candidates go to study in Canada every single year, and PTE as non-SDS can help the Indian candidates as well. Let’s find out how.

How Indian Candidates will be Benefitted if PTE academic becomes Non-SDS?

Indian candidates with the help of it can use PTE academic scores for their regular study permit. Previously many PTE exam centers were closed due to the pandemic. At present, PTE test centers are open and Indian candidates can clear PTE to get the study permit in Canada. These venues are following the safety measures and it will probably not be an issue for the candidates to book their tests.

This is a fact that PTE one of the most reliable English language test and the test-takers get the results within 2 days. At this point, PTE academic as non-SDS will definitely be satisfactory news to the candidates dreaming to study abroad.

Acceptance of PTE academic in Canada

Currently, 146 educational institutions accept PTE academic scores among those 46 are the new addition of 2020. Not just that, near about 90% of the universities in Canada accept PTE academic. Now PTE academic can broaden the score of a number of candidates, as it will help them to pursue their study with a regular study permit. PTE is available in 80 countries previously and in 2020, it has reached almost 100 countries.

More from Pearson

Pearson also announced to launch SELTs for the individuals of Nigeria to work or study or stay in UK. It is really a commendable approach of Pearson to keep the flow of going abroad to improve their lifestyle even during the current pandemic situation.

Therefore, it is advised to the candidates to be serious with their preparation of PTE so that they can crack it in one go. It will make the path of study abroad as well as immigration in Canada smoother than ever.