๐ฏ Quick recommendation by visa goal
๐ฆ๐บ Australian PR (189/190/491)
โ PTE Academic (fastest results, computer-based) or IELTS Academic
๐ฆ๐บ +5 Australian PR Points
โ NAATI CCL (the only way to earn these 5 bonus points)
๐จ๐ฆ Canada Express Entry
โ CELPIP (Canada-specific, computer-based) or IELTS General Training
๐ฌ๐ง UK Student/Work Visa
โ LanguageCert Academic (UKVI approved) or IELTS UKVI
| Feature | ๐ฏ PTE | ๐ IELTS | ๐ฃ๏ธ NAATI | ๐ CELPIP | ๐ LangCert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test format | Computer only | Computer + human speaking | Audio recording + human marker | Computer only | Computer + human speaking |
| Results time | 1โ5 days | 3โ13 days | 6โ8 weeks | 4โ5 days | 2โ3 weeks |
| Score validity | 3 years | 2 years | 3 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Australia PR | โ | โ | +5 pts | โ | โ |
| Canada PR | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| UK Visa (UKVI) | UKVI version | UKVI version | โ | โ | โ |
| University (global) | โ | โ | โ | Canada only | UK focused |
| Approx. exam fee | AUD $395 | AUD $415 | AUD $800 | CAD $280 | GBP ยฃ150 |