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Language Tests for Study Abroad and PR: IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, TEF and TCF
Pick the test your goal accepts. For Canada PR, use IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General or PTE Core, and add TEF Canada or TCF Canada for French. For Australia, IELTS and PTE Academic are common. UK visas need a SELT such as IELTS for UKVI. Universities often take IELTS Academic, TOEFL or PTE.
PrepEve coaches IELTS, PTE and CELPIP live online. Trainers find where you lose marks and fix it with you.
This page is general information, not immigration advice. For your own case, check the official page or speak to a licensed adviser.
Which language test fits your goal?
Start with what you need the score for, not with the test you have heard of. Each government, university and regulator publishes its own list of accepted tests. The table shows the tests commonly used for each goal and where to start reading.
| Goal | Tests commonly used | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Canada PR (Express Entry) | English: IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General, PTE Core. French: TEF Canada, TCF Canada | Canada PR language requirements |
| Australia PR / skilled visa | IELTS, PTE Academic and other tests accepted by Home Affairs | English tests for Australia PR |
| UK visa | A Secure English Language Test (SELT), e.g. IELTS for UKVI | UK English requirements |
| University admission | IELTS Academic, TOEFL, PTE Academic (each university decides) | TOEFL vs IELTS |
| French for Canada | TEF Canada, TCF Canada | French for Canada PR |
Two rules apply to almost every goal. First, the exact version of the test matters: IELTS General Training is not IELTS Academic, and PTE Core is not PTE Academic. Second, results expire. For Canada PR, IRCC only accepts results less than 2 years old. Check the rule for your own goal on the official page before you book.
Guides to each test
Each guide explains the format, how scoring works and who the test suits. Read the one your goal accepts first.
IELTS preparation
Academic and General Training: format, band scores and how to prepare.
PTE
Computer-based English test used for study and migration, including PTE Academic and PTE Core.
CELPIP
Canada-focused English test; CELPIP-General is accepted for Canada PR.
Duolingo English Test
Online, at-home test used mainly for university admissions; not accepted for Canada PR.
TOEFL
English test used mainly for university admissions.
French for Canada PR
How French adds CRS points and how to reach NCLC 7.
TEF Canada
French test accepted by IRCC for Canada PR.
TCF Canada
The other French test accepted by IRCC.
Which test is easier for me?
No test is easier for everyone. It depends on how you perform: typing or handwriting, speaking to a person or to a microphone, accent familiarity. These comparisons help you decide.
What does each country require?
Country rules decide which tests count and which levels you need. These pages explain the concepts and link the official government pages, because the numbers change.
What does each test cost in India?
- IELTS exam fee and booking — ₹19,000 in 2026.
- PTE exam fee — ₹18,900 in 2026.
- TOEFL exam fee — ₹15,729 including GST in 2026.
- CELPIP exam fee — CA$299 plus tax in Canada.
- TEF and TCF Canada exam fee — About ₹26,000 at Alliance Française centres.
- Duolingo English Test fee — US$70 in 2026.
Comparing scores across tests? See the PTE, TOEFL, CELPIP and TEF Canada score charts.
Where can I get coaching?
PrepEve coaches English tests and French for Canada PR, live and online. Students join from anywhere.
For CELPIP, TOEFL and Duolingo English Test coaching, ask us on WhatsApp for current batches and fees.
Why students choose PrepEve for language coaching
Most students don't need more material. They need someone to show them exactly where they are losing marks, and fix it with them. PrepEve is online coaching, based in India and Canada, built for that:
The PrepEve Method: 01 Assess · 02 Diagnose · 03 Train · 04 Correct · 05 Repeat → exam ready. We find exactly why you're losing marks — in IELTS or PTE — and train you until those weaknesses are fixed.
- One team, many tests. The same trainers — Sanjita, Lesancy Sharma and Khushpreet — coach IELTS (Academic and General Training), PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL and the Duolingo English Test.
- Trainer correction, not generic lessons. IELTS Live Coaching starts by finding where you lose marks; a trainer then tells you exactly what to change and you practise until the mistake is gone.
- Trainer-marked writing and 1-on-1 speaking mocks. Writing and Speaking are where most target scores are missed; both get human feedback.
- Proof, not promises. 15,000+ students trained and 4.7★ on Google from 300+ reviews.
- French for Canada PR, too. Live online classes toward NCLC 7, with DELF, TEF Canada and TCF Canada preparation. 6,000+ students taught French.
- A founder who knows the Canadian system. Sanjita, our founder and trainer, is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, so we coach to the level each skill needs.
Frequently asked questions
Which English test is best for study abroad?
Which English test is accepted for Canada PR?
Which French tests count for Canada PR?
Is IELTS accepted for Australia PR?
Do I need a special IELTS for a UK visa?
How long are language test results valid?
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What PrepEve students say on Google
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Not sure which test to book?
Tell us your goal on WhatsApp and a PrepEve trainer will explain which test your goal commonly uses and how coaching works. Or join the free IELTS webinar first.