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PTE vs IELTS vs NAATI vs CELPIP

Which test is right for your visa goal? Here's an honest, side-by-side comparison of all major English tests accepted for Australian PR, Canadian immigration and UK visas.

๐ŸŽฏ Quick recommendation by visa goal
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australian PR (189/190/491)
โ†’ PTE Academic (fastest results, computer-based) or IELTS Academic
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ +5 Australian PR Points
โ†’ NAATI CCL (the only way to earn these 5 bonus points)
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada Express Entry
โ†’ CELPIP (Canada-specific, computer-based) or IELTS General Training
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK Student/Work Visa
โ†’ LanguageCert Academic (UKVI approved) or IELTS UKVI
Feature ๐ŸŽฏ PTE ๐Ÿ“ IELTS ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ NAATI ๐Ÿ CELPIP ๐ŸŽ“ LangCert
Test format Computer only Computer + human speaking Audio recording + human marker Computer only Computer + human speaking
Results time 1โ€“5 days 3โ€“13 days 6โ€“8 weeks 4โ€“5 days 2โ€“3 weeks
Score validity 3 years 2 years 3 years 2 years 2 years
Australia PR โœ“ โœ“ +5 pts โœ— โœ—
Canada PR โœ— โœ“ โœ— โœ“ โœ—
UK Visa (UKVI) UKVI version UKVI version โœ— โœ— โœ“
University (global) โœ“ โœ“ โœ— Canada only UK focused
Approx. exam fee AUD $395 AUD $415 AUD $800 CAD $280 GBP ยฃ150
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