IELTS vs PTE Core vs CELPIP: Which Test Gives You the Best Chance at PR?

hi welcome back to the channel If you're new here my name is Shay and this is the space where we break down everything Canada immigration in plain simple language Today we're talking about a very important topic for those that are looking to either immigrate to Canada or you're already here in Canada and you're looking to get permanent residency and that topic is the English exam popularly known as the TS And the reason why we're talking about this is because a lot of you are having issues passing the IELTS for several reasons Honestly sometimes I wonder why people are so scared of this exam But again I guess I understand So for everyone who is scared of the ITS who has failed it like five times I've got some great news for you Canada has officially approved PTE call for Canada immigration including the express entry Yeah So now there's a third option for your English exams And if IS has been haunting your dreams and draining your bank account this might just be your lucky break Let's talk about what these English tests are for How people are struggling with and whether this new kid on the block the PTA core is actually a better option for you Okay let's start from the top If you're planning to move to Canada whether through Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program or many of the other immigration streams you need to prove that you can speak English Why Well because Canada wants to know that when you arrive in Canada you can survive You can talk to your co-workers you can ask for help you can go to school and you can just well function This exam is not about being perfect You don't need a British or a Canadian accent You just need to prove that you can communicate clearly And that's where the English tests come in Canada uses a system called the Canadian language benchmark the CLB You write your test and your scores get converted into CLB levels And usually immigration programs want you to hit CLB 7 to 9 for express entry depending on your situation Until now you had two options for the English exam Number one is the ITS general training not the academic This is the most popular option It's offered all over the world and almost everyone knows the ILTS But let me tell you something IS humbled many people The speaking part is one-on-one with a human examiner You sit across from someone who is judging your grammar your pronunciation everything and the writing section Oo that one alone has made many people cry I've met people who have taken ITS five times just because they couldn't hit band seven in writing If you are interested in ITS you go to a center to write the tests test but you can choose either paper based or computer-based depending on what's available in your own location You can book the exams following these steps You visit the officials website You choose your country and your test center You pick your preferred format paper or computer You pay the fee It's usually around $300 Canadian or the equivalent And you'll get confirmation and your test day instructions by email The number two option that people have for the English exam is the cell pip Cell pip is fully computer-based The speaking part is just you talking to a microphone and it's marked by a computer That sounds great but the problem is that the cell pip is only available in a few countries So if you're not in Canada or the US or a few select locations you might not even have access to it Let's be real is not easy And it's not because you can't speak English You might speak English fluently every day but the exam format is tricky You can be a very fluent English speaker and still fail the test Why do people fail First is the writing section You get just 40 minutes to plan write and proofread a formal essay And if you don't follow their structure to the letter they'll deduct points from you I've seen people get stuck on writing for months even though they speak and they write English every day Then there's the reading section Most people fail not because they can't read English but because they try to read everything in the exam which is a very big mistake Reading is about speed and strategy not full comprehension If you don't know how to scan for keywords or sport synonyms fast you run out of time and you'll fail That's why when I heard that Canada was adding a new option I said oh finally more choice more flexibility So let's talk about the newest player on the block the PTE core As of January 30 2024 Canada officially approved PTE core for all economic immigration programs including the express entry What is PTE core It's the piercing test of English specifically designed for Canadian immigration And let me tell you a few things about it There's no speaking to a human being Everything is done on a computer They use AI scoring No human bias If you are clear and you articulate you will get the score It also offers faster results You get your results in about two days And they have more test centers They are available in over 110 countries So if you've been avoiding because of the human interaction or you tired of waiting for results for a long time this could be the upgrade that you have been praying for But please remember PTE academic is for student visas and PTE core is for immigration Don't mix them up Let's break it down side by side so you can decide okay what works best for me Let's look at CellPIP and the PTE call side by side We're going to start with the test format Fors general not academic General the format is paper and computer Cell pip the format is computer only PTE call the format is computer only when it comes to the speaking test for TS speaking test is in person so you do it with a human cellip is a computer you speaking to a mic pt core is also a computer you speaking to a mic now let's look at the scoring when it comes to scoring fors a human is scoring plus they have a rubric as well for cell it is AI scoring plus they have a rubric pore it's fully AI with respect to the Results time for ILts it takes 3 to 5 days Cell pip 4 to 5 days PTE core 2 days For global access the ILTS is widely available Cell pip is for limited countries and PTE core is also widely available All of them are IRCC approved PTE court approved in 2024 So now the big question is which one should you choose Is PTO the best choice for you Iselts the best choice for you or is CellPIP the best choice for you How do you know ITS is still great if it's the only one that's available near you In that case you have no choice Cellip is excellent if you're in Canada or the US and you want a fully digital experience Some people prefer computer things to paper things So Cellpip will fit you if you're one of those people Plus some people say that self pip is easier than IS but I don't want to give my opinion about that because I cannot say specifically but if many people are saying it then then maybe it's true PTE core is a solid new option especially if you want fast results you hate human interviews or you just want something less stressful and different Honestly the best test is the one that you can do well in There's no extra point for choosing a harder test You're not trying to impress anybody You just want to hit that CLB7 and move on with your life For I test is CLB7 For CELPIP is CLB6 The most important thing you want to hit the minimum or even higher and move on with your life So take some practice test in all of them See which format fits your style and go with that And one last thing no matter which one you choose you still need to prepare and you need to prepare very well because one of the reasons why people fail these exams is because they do not prepare enough So knowing that you are spending a lot of money for this exam please spend adequate time preparing Don't rush So if IS has shown you shaggy it's either you didn't prepare enough you're missing out on one particular model maybe it's reading or the writing that you've been failing you need to go and practice more on that particular model right Don't just leave it to chance Practice that particular model So if it's a speaking do more practice The secret is more practice Make sure that when you are doing your practice exam you actually see that ah I am actually ready You would know when you are ready because you will see from your own practice that you are ready I think a few weeks ago I did a video um about where I talked about how to prepare for the English exam and I'm going to link it in the description and at the end of this video for you to watch it after you watch this so you know how you should prepare So now we've talked about the IET cell and PT code for Canada immigration Let me know in the comments which test are you planning to take or which one have you taken already and how did it go Are you one of those who hate IELTS Drop your thoughts in the comments I love hearing from you And again if you want to know the strategies that will help you pass the English exam whether cells or even the PT core go ahead and watch this video next because you need the same strategy to pass all the exams Until next time take care of yourself and keep pushing forward You've got this