PTE Core Scores for Licensing in Canada

Minimum PTE Core scores by occupation and province

Each row is the minimum one regulator lists for one test, with the regulator's own words under Source.

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Minimum PTE Core scores by occupation and province
Occupation	Where	Test	Level	Overall	Source
Engineering technician	Ontario	PTE Core	Required	66	Source “PTE Core: 66 overall.” oacett.org/how-to-certify/certified-membership/language-requirements
Engineering technologist	Ontario	PTE Core	Required	66	Source “PTE Core: 66 overall.” oacett.org/how-to-certify/certified-membership/language-requirements

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