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Which English test fits your plans?

CELPIP, IELTS General or PTE Core? Answer six questions and see which one suits you.

How to use: Answer each question, then read the trade-offs. Verify current details before booking.

Question 1 of 6
1. Where will you test?
2. How comfortable are you typing on a computer?
3. Which accent exposure feels familiar?
4. How would you rather speak?
5. How fast do you need results?
6. Which delivery style sounds best?

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Comparison table

Facts linked to provider or test-owner pages; checked 26 Oct 2026.

DetailCELPIP-GeneralIELTS General TrainingPTE Core
FormatListening, Reading, Writing, SpeakingListening, Reading, Writing, SpeakingEnglish test for Canadian immigration
DeliveryComputer-delivered, one sittingunknown; check current centre optionsComputer-based
Speaking modeReply to on-screen prompts verballyFace-to-face speaking testComputer-scored speaking tasks
Result time2–4 business daysunknownunknown
Fee in Canadaunknown; CELPIP pages conflict; verify current feeunknownunknown

Comparison cells reflect the linked pages available on 26 Oct 2026. “unknown” means this tool did not verify a stable fact for that cell.

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