Difference Between IELTS, CELPIP and PTE
                     DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 
IELTS, CELPIP, AND 
PTE
WHAT IS IELTS?
 It stands for the International English 
Language Testing System.
 It is an International level English test.
Purpose - To evaluate the English language 
skill of non-native English speakers.

WHAT IS CELPIP?
 It stands for the Canadian English Language 
Proficiency Index Program.
 It is an English-language skills test suitable 
for people who want to apply for permanent 
resident status in Canada.
Purpose - To evaluate the general level of 
English-language proficiency.

WHAT IS PTE?
 It stands for the Pearson Language Tests.
This is a scenario-based exam.
Purpose - To evaluate the English language 
skill of non-native English speakers.

 Administration
IELTS British Council, IDP Education, Cambridge 
Assessment English, YunoLearning.
CELPIP Paragon Testing Enterprises, University of 
British Columbia 
PTE Pearson PLC group
Exams are taken for
IELTS To evaluate the English language skill of non-
native English speakers.
CELPIP To evaluate the general level of English-
language proficiency.
To evaluate the English language skill of 
PTE
non-native English speakers.
IELTS
CELPIP
PTE