For: Learners deciding between PTE Core and Academic

Start with the receiving authority

Pearson positions PTE Academic for study, professional, and selected migration uses, while PTE Core is used for Canadian permanent residency and citizenship pathways. Confirm the exact requirement before booking.

Match the language environment

Academic tasks use academic contexts. Core focuses on everyday language and includes tasks such as Write Email.

Keep practice separated

Choose the correct track in LexiUp and use official format pages to verify task types before a timed checkpoint.

Sources and review note

This guide was reviewed against the sources below. LexiUp remains independent of the exam owners.