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English Language Resources for Immigration and Study

IELTS Essentials was originally established to help students achieve their desired scores for IELTS. Since then, with a variety of tests now being accepted by immigration departments across the world, we now offer preparation resources for PTE, TOEFL and CAE. No matter what English test you’re looking to sit, IELTS Essentials has the preparation resources you need for your chosen study or immigration path.

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PTE

IELTS Image

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IELTS

CAE Image

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CAE

TOEFL Image

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TOEFL

Test Comparisons and Preparation Resources

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IRCC Releases New Minimum English Scores for IELTS, PTE and TOEFL

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have announced they will begin accepting PTE, TOEFL and CAEL test score results for Student Direct Stream Applications (SDS)

English Essentials May 27, 2023

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IRCC Announces PTE, TOEFL and CAEL English test will be accepted for SDS Applications in August

In recent news, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on Saturday May 27th that they are expanding the number of English Language proficiency tests

English Essentials May 27, 2023

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Pearson’s PTE Core (Formerly PTE Essential): The New IRCC-Approved English Proficiency Test

PTE Core, formerly announced as PTE Essential is the latest English Proficiency Language Test to be approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Initially

English Essentials May 12, 2023

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The Ultimate Guide to English Proficiency Tests Accepted in Canada

English proficiency tests are a key requirement for those aspiring to relocate to Canada for work, study, or immigration. English is the primary language of

English Essentials May 4, 2023

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How to Compare IELTS and PTE Scores: A Comprehensive Guide for Test Takers

If you’re considering taking the IELTS or PTE English language proficiency test or have already taken it, you might be wondering how your score translates

English Essentials April 14, 2023

Paraphrasing

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How to use paraphrasing to maximise your score on English Language tests

Improving your paraphrasing skills is crucial for achieving success in English writing tests. Whether it’s for academic exams, professional documents or even casual writing, the

English Essentials March 17, 2023