Ace your PTE Core exam with Lume
Prepare to excel the PTE Core with our intuitive, personalized prep tools. Whether you're pursuing migration to Canada, Lume offers everything you need to succeed—practice tests, interactive lessons, and instant feedback on your speaking and writing.
What is PTE Core?
PTE Core (Pearson Test of English Core) is a computer-based English language proficiency test specifically designed for immigration to Canada. It assesses the core skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and is accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for visa and migration applications.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Scoring: Scale of 10 to 90
Results available within 48 hours
Integrated scoring system allows you to gain points from different modules
100% computer-based test, taken in a test center
Evaluates your general English
PTE Core Test Format
Learn more about PTE Core exam structure and test pattern
Part 2: Reading(29-30 minutes)
This part will take around 29-30 minutes to completeMultiple-choice, Choose Single Answer: Select one correct answer from the options.
Multiple-choice, Choose Multiple Answers: Choose all correct answers from the options.
Re-order Paragraphs: Arrange shuffled paragraphs in the correct order.
Reading Fill in the Blanks: Complete a passage by selecting the correct words for blank spaces.
Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks: Complete a text by filling in the blanks with the appropriate words from the drop-down options.
Part 3: Listening(30-43 minutes)
This part will take approximately 30-43 minutes to completeSummarize Spoken Text: Summarize a spoken text into one or two sentences.
Multiple-choice, Choose Multiple Answers: Choose all correct answers after listening to a recording.
Fill in the Blanks: Listen to a recording and fill in missing words in a transcript.
Highlight Correct Summary: Choose the most accurate summary of a spoken text.
Multiple-choice, Choose Single Answer: Select one correct answer after listening to a recording.
Select Missing Word: Choose the correct word to complete a recording.
Highlight Incorrect Words: Identify and highlight incorrect words in a transcript.
Write from Dictation: Listen to a sentence and type it exactly as heard.
PTE Core Resources
Download our complete PTE Core study materials to strengthen your preparation and build confidence for the exam.
PTE Core Ebook
All-in-one PTE Core guide to help you understand the test strategies and how to apply Speaking & Writing templates
Made for Your Study Journey
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Questions Bank with Answers
Discover our PTE Core question bank, featuring a wide range of practice questions across all sections of the PTE Academic—Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Each question includes clear answers and scoring, helping you understand the material and improve your skills with confidence.
AI Speaking Scoring
Improve your PTE Core speaking skills with our AI scoring system. Get quick and accurate feedback on your pronunciation, fluency, and content, allowing you to practice more effectively.
AI Writing Scoring
Master your PTE Core writing with our AI-powered scoring tool. Get quick, clear feedback on your essays and writing tasks, focusing on grammar, spelling, structure, and content, allowing you to gradually refine your skills with each practice.
Score Report Analysis
Understand your performance with our detailed score report after each test. You’ll be able to spot your strengths and areas that need improvement, giving you valuable insights to focus your study time where it’s needed.
Personalised Study Plan
Work towards your best with a PTE Core study plan that's made just for you. By focusing on your specific strengths and areas for improvement, our personalized plans help you study more effectively and reach your PTE goals at your own pace.
Random Mock Tests Generator
Prepare for the real exam with our scored mock tests. Each test offers a new set of questions, allowing students to stay sharp and fully prepared, while tutors can use it to assess progress and guide practice effectively for the PTE Core exam.
Student Success Stories
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Vietnamese Student"I passed PTE Core with a perfect 90, and Lume was a game changer! With limited prep materials available online for this test, Lume’s resources made all the difference.”
PTE Core
Exam Score
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for the PTE Core exam?
You can register online through the official Pearson PTE website, where you can choose the test date and location that suits you.
How much is PTE Core test fee?
The PTE Core test fee varies by country, but the fees in 2024 are:
Australia: AUD $385
USA: USD $220
UK: GBP £190
Vietnam: VND 5,400,000
India: INR ₹15,900
Additional fees may apply for late booking, rescheduling, or cancellation.
Can I take the PTE Core test online?
No, PTE Core must be taken at an authorized Pearson testing center.
What should I bring on the test day?
You must bring a valid, government-issued ID (such as a passport) that matches the name on your PTE Core registration.
