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PTE academic is an internationally recognized English proficiency exam for students who desire to move abroad to study or work. As much as the score depends on the learning ability of the student, it also depends on the influence of a good teacher. In order to equip teachers with all the skills and knowledge required to perform their role of getting the students ready for the test day, Pearson has introduced PTE Academic for Teachers. It is a comprehensive online course that includes material providing effective and practical training for teachers. Teachers must prepare thoroughly and practice well, learn tricks and tactics to ensure and enable the students to score high.

About the course:

The PTE Academic for Teachers offers a comprehensive series of six interactive modules for a thorough apprehension of the test, keep the teachers’ confidant and assist them in helping learners effectively and prepare for the test day. Learn at a pace that suits you and gain a Certificate of Completion for every module.

The modules:

PTE Academic for Teachers: 1. Introduction to PTE Academic & Automated Scoring. 2. Speaking 3. Writing 4. Reading 5. Listening 6. Scoring Speaking and Writing Items. The six modules are separated by skill, with two bonus courses added to the line-up; Introduction to PTE Academic and Automated Scoring and, Scoring: Speaking and Writing items. So, the course guides through not only the basics but also the marking skill.

Advantages:

All six introductory modules are offered for free, with each module having an average duration of 2 hrs. The course is distinctly accessible, with 100% online coursework and a self-paced structure. One has the freedom to learn across devices anytime, anywhere with hands-on student support.

Included in the course:

The PTE Academic for Teachers course includes comprehensive training for test, an In-depth focus on skills development, easy-to-execute skills-based activities to use in the classroom, scoring tasks with speaking and writing items, teaching techniques for language acquisition and practice, downloadable toolkits to cut down the planning, checkpoints, and reflection activities to evaluate the learning, certificates to recognize progress at the end of each module.

For more information on the same kindly review the key learning points and see the additional resource suggestions for further reading. Head over to the following link to register and get certified https://pearsonadvance.com/pte-academic-for-teachers/

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PTE Academic is a globally recognized English language proficiency test that opens doors for millions of students who desire to study or work abroad. To get into renowned institutions all over the world students need to achieve the scores desired by the universities and colleges. One of the most significant aspects of obtaining a high score in PTE is Time Management. 

Following are the importance of Time management in the PTE Academic test:

Reduces the stress:

Managing stress and keeping composure becomes a difficult task while giving a limited time exam. But when you have a clear idea of which sections to do in a predetermined time frame, you automatically reduce the stress as a result. With effective time management the 180-minute test can be covered efficiently. The Speaking section has 5 tasks in 27 – 43 minutes, writing section has 2 tasks in 50 – 60 minutes, reading section has 5 tasks in 32 – 40 minutes, and the listening section has 8 tasks in 45 – 57 minutes.

Boosts your confidence:

When you have a set time frame to answer questions, you manage your time efficiently and successfully to meet the deadline. Time management gives you a sense of accomplishment and confidence in your abilities.

Gets more done in less time:

One of the great significances of time management is that it allows you to be more productive by allocating the time categorically. As a result, you get more done in less time, which gives you time to review and make changes if necessary. For that you need to practice the same in advance as practice is the key factor in successful time management. 

Improves performance:

Having done time allocation before the test helps you to avoid making last-minute decisions and save time. You don't feel pressed for time and hastily choose whichever option feels correct. Time management helps you attain tasks at a high-efficiency level. As a result, it improves performance and helps in scoring high. 

As you already know along with Time management the key to success is  Practice, Practice & Practice.

Once you feel prepared, use our Online PTE Exam Scored Practice Tests to track if you can answer the questions well within the time limit and assess your progress. You can choose the package as per your convenience. Find the details at in.pearson.com/ptepreparation 

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Partnership enables universities and immigration agencies to verify scores in a ‘one stop shop’ with no extra costs or additional steps for students

Wednesday May 26^th 9AM London Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, has today announced a partnership with the international student recruitment platform, ApplyBoard to use its stand alone document verification platform - ApplyProof.

This new partnership will ensure that students taking PTE to study in Canada will have greater transparency and portability of their test results than ever before. ApplyProof will enable verifiers to access digital PTE results as needed, efficiently, and at no additional cost.

Immigration officials, government agencies, schools and others can require students to provide proof of English language proficiency. The ApplyProof technology affords a secure and decentralized solution to the challenge of verification. These stakeholders will be able to verify the validity of PTE test scores in seconds.

In partnership with schools, colleges, and universities across Canada, ApplyProof already enables secure, efficient verification of official student documents such as Proof of Acceptance. The partnership with Pearson adds Proof of English Language Proficiency, a giant step toward ApplyProof serving as one place to verify international student documentation.

Assia Hamdane, Pearson’s Director of PTE in Canada, said: “We are always looking for ways to make PTE an ever more beneficial, seamless and effective experience for our test takers.

“We believe our partnership with ApplyProof will help us do this by enabling students and verifiers to share and access PTE scores more quickly and easily than before.

“More widely we look forward to the benefits of our innovative partnership having a positive impact on international student migration into Canada.”

“We believe that partnering with Pearson will bring a new level of clarity, certainty, and ease-of-use to the processes for students, immigration officials, and institutions,” says ApplyProof Head, Iman Hassani.

“ApplyProof and Pearson’s commitment to interoperability makes access and verification of results transparent and efficient. For students and users, ApplyProof makes their results truly portable.

“ApplyProof enables admission and immigration stakeholders to trust the information submitted to them. All of that in a secure environment, accomplished in a matter of seconds.”

PTE Academic is accepted by over 90% Canadian Universities and colleges as proof of English language ability – 199 Canadian institutions and still growing.

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About ApplyProof

ApplyProof, a stand-alone platform developed by ApplyBoard, transforms the way official student documents are verified and shared with students, government and education stakeholders. Driven by the need for trust in international student documents and mitigating fraud, ApplyProof enables government stakeholders to verify the authenticity of a document by viewing the digital original held securely on ApplyProof servers using unique identifier passcodes. For more information visit https://www.applyproof.com/about

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Indian students are an ambitious and talented bunch. More than 750,000 people from the subcontinent studied abroad in 2018-2019, according to ICEF Monitor reports. Many of them see a university education abroad as a gateway to personal growth and international employability. In fact, it’s such a big opportunity that up to 91 percent of students still plan to find a way to study abroad, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Let’s take a look at their destinations of choice and some of the challenges they’ll face on the way.  We’ll also explore how Pearson PTE - a globally-recognised and accepted English proficiency test - is helping them get there. 

Top destinations for Indian Students

In terms of student preference, the top five destinations of choice for Indian students are the      
U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Of all the destinations, the U.S. is the biggest draw, with approximately 193,000 Indian students deciding to study there in 2019-2020. It’s a top choice if you are looking for a unique cultural experience and a wealth of opportunities. 

Canada is an increasingly popular destination among Indian students - the latest figures show that approximately 170,000 choose to study there. Known for its scenic beauty and standard of living, the country offers affordable, high-quality education, a safe and secure environment, and favourable immigration policies for Indian university applicants.

The UK is still a top student destination, with world-renowned universities, a history of innovation, and a mix of urban and rural experiences. In 2019-2020, approximately 37,500 Indian students were granted study visas - a 93% increase over 2018, according to The Times of India.

Australia, too, is more in demand as a study destination, owing to its world-class education, job opportunities, and the offer of scholarships for Indian students. Around 107,000 students chose it as their study destination in 2019.

New Zealand is a small country with a big future - beautiful countryside, growing international influence, and top-quality education are just some of the reasons students choose to go there. Though only 1,600 first-time student visas were granted to Indian citizens in 2019, that represented an increase of 63% over previous years. 

Studying abroad: a crucial requirement

Students who choose this path must meet a crucial requirement: They need to take an English proficiency test as part of their university admissions process, and often for residential visa and work reasons too. This means they will be tested on a variety of English language skills, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

A cursory glance at the options will uncover a number of official tests to choose from. Yet despite many of them being recognised by governments and university admissions departments, they’re not all alike. 

An Internationally-recognised test

Pearson PTE has a number of advantages over competing exam options. It offers students and job seekers a fair and flexible way of proving their English language proficiency. Most importantly, it’s accepted by thousands of academic programmes, including prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Yale. It’s also recognised by the governments of Canada, the UK, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. 

On top of all this, Pearson PTE stands out from the crowd for a number of important reasons:

1. Pearson PTE offers unparalleled flexibility: It can be booked as little as 24 hours in advance of a test session, 365 days a year. Testing is also available in more than 350 test centres in over 70 countries. That means busy candidates can take advantage of the test when they have a last-minute opportunity.
   
2. It’s (really) fast: Sometimes test-takers just don’t have time to wait around for results - job offers and university places can expire quickly. Pearson PTE typically delivers results in two days, so there’s certainly no hanging around nervously waiting for the final score.
   
3. It’s fair: Candidates do not interact with human examiners because everything is done on the computer and scored by artificially intelligent software. With 25 years of solid research behind it, Pearson PTE machine marking is as accurate as a human examiner. Moreover, computers have no unconscious biases and so only mark the answers - not a candidate’s accent, appearance, or opinions.
   
4. Finally, Pearson PTE test-takers have the freedom to send their score to the institutions of their choice an unlimited number of times, at no extra cost.
   

Pearson PTE has partnered with E2Language to help Indian Students live their study abroad dreams

To improve the preparation eco-system we have launched Pearson Classroom, an online teacher-driven student success platform for high-stakes English exams.

Our aim is to address ‘educational institutions’ demand for online resources and deliver a one-stop solution for high-stakes English exam preparation. We are providing full access to the course materials, questions, language exercises, and practice tests. 

This will help students prepare for Pearson PTE - and other high stakes exams - and go on to study abroad to realise their ambitions and dreams for the future.

Learn more at Pearson PTE.

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It is a wonderful feeling when your dreams come true, but what gives greater joy is when you get to share your journey and story with others. We at Pearson, not only believe in paving a way for the students to successfully apply for a study abroad visa through Pearson PTE but also to help them learn, engage and grow. 

So, it is now time to look back and think of the time when you decided to take a step forward into the future.  #CelebrateWithPTE that excitement, happiness and one of a kind experience which helped you get where you are today.

To participate, refer to the rules below:

1. Follow Pearson India on all social media handles 
   
2. Participate by sharing a picture of your Visa/AIP Visa or the University acceptance letter, PTE test score and your experience with Pearson PTE test
   
3. Share your story by tagging us using #CelebrateWithPTE or email us your entry at reachus@pearson.com
   
4. Pearson India holds the right to change, make any alterations in the contest.
   
5. Contest will end on 31^st December, 2020.
   
6. Winners will be announced within two-three weeks, Pearson India will reach out to each winner individually for details.
   
7. Gratification will be delivered to the winners at the earliest, depending upon the operating conditions.
   

5 lucky winners will stand a chance to win gift vouchers worth Rs. 2000.

Hurry, share your experience and inspire others to relive their dreams through #TheUnbiasedTest.

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Studying in the UK comes with a large number of benefits. From a world-class education to a diverse and inclusive culture, UK universities are known for providing the best learning experiences to students from all over the world. However, as an international student, studying in the UK requires you to establish satisfactory levels of written and spoken English. This is where Secure English Tests come into the picture.

A Secure English Language Test result supports your application and is mandatory to process your student visa. Pearson provides one of the most unbiased and Secured English Language Tests in the form of Pearson PTE Academic. PTE Academic is accepted by 98% of UK universities and is the only SELT that is evaluated with the help of AI and provides the most accurate results, free of human bias.

However, candidates must note that different universities have different requirements when it comes to PTE scores. Here’s a list of top UK universities and their required PTE scores.

The table below shows the test and minimum score that is required for your visa application.

Level	Score
Tier 4 General Student visa Below degree level i.e. pre-sessional courses	43
Tier 4 General Student visa – degree level and above	59

Source: https://pearsonpte.com/uk/ukvisas/

However, when it comes to top universities, the requirements are a little stringent.  Here’s a list of the top UK universities and the PTE score required by them. 

S. No	University	University Website	Score	Course-wise Score
1	The University of Leicester	https://le.ac.uk/	36-56	https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/eltu/fulltime/elp/entrylevels
2	Swansea University	https://www.swansea.ac.uk/	56 - 67	-
3	Solent University	https://www.solent.ac.uk/	36 - 61	-
4	The University of Stirling	https://www.stir.ac.uk/	51 - 54	-
5	University of Chester	https://www1.chester.ac.uk/	51 -57	Undergraduate   61 overall (Min. 59 in each sub-skill)   Postgraduate   65 overall (Min. 59 in each sub-skill)
6	The University of Liverpool		51 - 62	-
7	The University of Essex	https://www.essex.ac.uk/	40 -58	Undergraduate   50 overall, (Min 42 in each sub-skill)   Postgraduate 58 overall, (Min. 42 in each sub-skill)
8	Bangor University	https://www.bangor.ac.uk/	56 - 67	-
9	The University of Aberdeen	https://www.abdn.ac.uk/	51 - 54	Listening - 51 or above Reading - 51 or above Speaking - 51 or above Writing - 54 or above Overall - 62"
10	The University of Wolverhampton		51 - 54	-
11	The University of York	https://www.york.ac.uk/	61 (55)	-
12	University College Birmingham	https://www.ucb.ac.uk/	45 - 65	-
13	The University of Bolton	https://www.bolton.ac.uk/	50 - 65	-
14	The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama	https://www.cssd.ac.uk/	65	65 overall, (Min 58 in each sub-skill)
15	The University of Leeds	https://www.leeds.ac.uk/	60 - 64	60 overall, (Min 56 in each sub-skill)
16	Coventry University	https://www.coventry.ac.uk/	59	-
17	The University of Glasgow	https://www.gla.ac.uk/	59 - 70	-
18	De Montfort University	https://www.dmu.ac.uk/	51 - 58	-
19	University of Hertfordshire	https://www.herts.ac.uk/	51 - 58	-
20	The University of Warwick	https://warwick.ac.uk/	62 - 79	-
21	The University of Exeter	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/	58 - 73	-
22	The University of Strathclyde	https://www.strath.ac.uk/	51 - 57	-
23	Newcastle University	https://www.ncl.ac.uk/	54 - 69	-
24	The University of East London	https://www.uel.ac.uk/	51 62	-
25	Middlesex University	https://www.mdx.ac.uk/	51 - 58	Undergraduate   50 with no less than 43 in any component   Postgraduate   58 with no less than 50 in any component
26	Kingston University	https://www.kingston.ac.uk/	30 - 77	-
27	The University of Sunderland	https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/	59	-
28	Sheffield Hallam University	https://www.shu.ac.uk/	51 - 67	BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD   52 Listening: minimum level 51 Speaking: minimum level 51 Reading: minimum level 51 Writing: minimum level 51
29	Oxford Brookes University	https://www.brookes.ac.uk/	51 (51)	-
30	Cardiff University	https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/	36 - 78	Equivalent to GCSE grade C/4   At least 62 overall with a minimum of 51 in all communicative skills   Equivalent to GCSE grade B/6   At least 70 overall with a minimum of 54 in all communicative skills
31	The University of Southampton	https://www.southampton.ac.uk/	59	-
32	The Manchester Metropolitan University	https://www.mmu.ac.uk/	59 - 61	Undergraduate   50 with no less than 43 in any component   Postgraduate   58 with no less than 43 in any component
33	The University of Kent	https://www.kent.ac.uk/	65 - 68	-
34	University of the Arts, London	https://www.arts.ac.uk/in	51 - 58	-
35	Teesside University	https://www.tees.ac.uk/	51 - 56	Undergraduate   Fine Art, Design, Media Production, Engineering, Science, Computing, Media Studies, Journalism 51   Business, English, History, Sport, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Youth Studies, Education, Law, Crime & Investigation 52   Health 66   Business, Fine Art, Design, Media Production, Engineering, Science, Computing, Journalism, Media Studies 52   English, History 58   Postgraduate (Taught)   Art and Design, Business (except MBA and HRM), Computing, Sport, Engineering, Science, TV Production, Journalism, Multimedia Public Relations, Mass Communications 52   MBA, Education, English, Law (LLM), History, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Youth Studies, Criminal Investigation, Human Resource Management 58   DBA 58   Health 58
36	The University of Manchester	https://www.manchester.ac.uk/	49 - 73
37	City, University of London	https://www.city.ac.uk/	59 (59)	59 in each area (writing, speaking listening and reading).
38	The University of Northampton	https://www.northampton.ac.uk/	56 - 61	Undergraduate   50 overall, with a minimum of 43 in each component   Postgraduate   58 overall, with a minimum of 43 in each component
39	Anglia Ruskin University	https://aru.ac.uk/	51 - 57	Undergraduate   Pearson PTE with 57 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.   Postgraduate Taught   Pearson PTE with 61 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.   Postgraduate Research   PTE with 61 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.
40	University of Nottingham	https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/	51 -55	-
41	Edinburgh Napier University	https://www.napier.ac.uk/	51 - 56	Undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees   56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component   Research degree programmes   60 overall with a minimum of 55 in each component
42	The University of Surrey	https://www.surrey.ac.uk/	42 - 73	58 overall with 50 in each component
43	Birmingham City University	https://www.bcu.ac.uk/	43 - 76	-
44	Ravensbourne University London	https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/	36 - 50	Foundation   PTE Academic UKVI- 36 overall with minimum 36 in each component.   Undergraduate   PTE Academic or SELT: 42 overall with minimum 42 in each component   Postgraduate   PTE Academic or SELT: 50 overall with minimum 42 in each component
45	The University of Lancaster	https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/	50 - 70	Accounting & Finance   a score of at least 65 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Accounting and Finance PhD   a score of at least 73 and a minimum of 50 in each component   MSc Management (1 year course) and full-time MBA   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Executive MBA   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Economics   a score of at least 65 and a minimum of 50 in each component of the test   Entrpreneurship and Strategy   a score of at least 65 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Manaement Science   a score of at least 65 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Marketing   a score of at least 65 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Organisation, Work and Technology   a score of at least 65 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Biomedical and Life Sciences   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 42 in each component   Health Research   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 42 in each component   Lancaster Medical School   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 42 in each component   Chemistry   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Computing and Communications   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Engineering   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Lancaster Environmental Centre   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Mathematics and Statistics   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Natural Sciences   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Physics   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 42 in each component   Psychology   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Educational Research   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in reading and writing and 42 in listening and speaking in each component   English Literature and Creative Writing   a score of at least 65 and a minimum of 58 in each component   History   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 42 in each component   MA Film Studies and MA Design Management   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   MA Arts Management   a score of at least 65 and a minimum of 58 in each component   PhD Courses (Contemporary Arts)   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Languages and Cultures   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 50 in each component   Law School   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 42 in each component   Linguistics and English Language   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 58 in reading and writing and 50 in listening and speaking   Politics, Philosophy and Religion   a score of at least 58 and a minimum of 42 in each component   Sociology   a score of at least 65 and a minimum of 50 in each component
46	The University of Chichester	https://www.chi.ac.uk/	43 - 64	Undergraduate with IES/International Top-up   43-49   Undergraduate   50-57   Postgraduate   58-64
47	The University of Portsmouth	https://www.port.ac.uk/	51 - 61	Undergraduate -Stage 1 (University Foundation)   51 points with a minimum of 51 in each component   Undergraduate -Stage 2 (First Year Degree)   54 points with a minimum of 51 in each component   Postgraduate   54 points with a minimum of 51 in each component
48	University of Gloucestershire	https://www.glos.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx	51 - 67	-
49	The University of Bristol	https://www.bristol.ac.uk/	60	67 average with no skill below 60
50	Liverpool Hope University	https://www.hope.ac.uk/	51 - 58	Undergraduate - 51   Postgraduate - 58   Minimum Subject requirements - 51 in each sub-skill
51	Roehampton University	https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/	54 - 67	Undergraduate   54 average with 51 in each component   Postgraduate   59 average with 51 in each component   Research degrees   67 average with 61 in each component
52	The University of Birmingham	https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/	51 - 67	Bachelor's Degree with Integrated Foundation Year (Four-year programme)   A minimum of:   Listening - 51   Reading - 51   Writing -51   Speaking - 51   Entry to undergraduate (Bachelor) degree programs   PTE 51 in all four skills
53	Loughborough University	https://www.lboro.ac.uk/	55 - 62	-
54	Queen's University Belfast	https://www.qub.ac.uk/	55 - 67	-
55	Leeds Beckett University	https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/	51 - 54	-
56	The University of Westminster	https://www.westminster.ac.uk/	55 - 58	58 average with 55 in each component
57	The University of Sheffield	https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/	56 - 61	-
58	Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine	https://www.imperial.ac.uk/	56 - 62	Standard   62 overall (minimum 56 in all elements)   Higher   69 overall (minimum 62 in all elements)
59	University of Durham	https://www.dur.ac.uk/	58 - 64	Most three-year advanced diploma programs - PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 L,W,S,R   One-year Ontario college graduate certificate and compressed, fast-track programs and the following diploma or degree programs: - PTE Academic: 60 minimum overall, no section below 57 L,W,S,R
60	SOAS University of London	https://www.soas.ac.uk/	60 - 65	Minimum level for entry into 8 week Pre-sessional course (UG and PG) - 60 overall with 55 in all subscores
61	London South Bank University	https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/	51 - 60	Undergraduate Overall score: 52 (minimum score required in each skill area is 51)   Postgraduate Overall score: 60 (minimum score required in each skill area is 51)
62	Edge Hill University	https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/	66 - 73	Undergraduate (UG) Scores of 58 or higher with no element lower than 51.   Postgraduate (PGT) Scores of 65 or higher with no element lower than 59.   Postgraduate (PGR) Scores of 73 or higher with no element lower than 66.
63	The University of Sussex	https://www.sussex.ac.uk/	56 - 67	Higher – 67 overall, including at least 62 in all four skills   Standard - 62 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills   Lower - 59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills
64	Cardiff Metropolitan University	https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/	51 - 61	Undergraduate   Overall - 52; Reading - 51; Speaking - 51; Listening - 51; Writing - 51   Postgraduate   Overall – 52; Reading – 51; Speaking – 51; Listening – 51; Writing - 51   Courses requiring higher level (​e.g. MPhil, PhD)   Overall – 61; Reading – 61; Speaking – 61; Listening – 61; Writing - 61
65	Aston University	https://www.aston.ac.uk/	42 - 70	-
66	The University of Dundee	https://www.dundee.ac.uk/	56 - 67	Lower Overall: 56 ; Writing: 56 ; Listening: 56 ; Reading: 56 ; Speaking: 56   Standard Overall: 62 ; Writing: 56 ; Listening: 56 ; Reading: 56 ; Speaking: 56   Higher Overall: 67 ; Writing: 62 ; Listening: 62 ; Reading: 62 ; Speaking: 62
67	University College London	https://www.ucl.ac.uk/	59 - 75	Standard level: 62 overall, with a minimum of 59 in each Communicative Skill   Good level: 69 overall, with a minimum of 62 in each Communicative Skill   Advanced level: 75 overall, with a minimum of 62 each Communicative Skill
68	Ulster University	https://www.ulster.ac.uk/	51 - 66	-
69	Brunel University London	https://www.brunel.ac.uk/	51 - 64	Pre-sessional English/LBIC Foundation only - 51   Pre-sessional English/LBIC/direct entry - 58   Pre-sessional English/LBIC Foundation only(Min 51 in all subscores)   Pre-sessional English/LBIC/direct entry (Min 51 in all subscores)
70	The University of Salford	https://www.salford.ac.uk/	51 - 60	-
71	The University of Bath	https://www.bath.ac.uk/	62 - 69	-
72	London School of Economics and Political Science	https://www.lse.ac.uk/	58 - 65	-
73	The University of Huddersfield	https://www.hud.ac.uk/	59	Listening – 51   Reading – 51   Writing – 51   Speaking - 51
74	Glasgow Caledonian University	https://www.gcu.ac.uk/	51 - 54	Overall score of 54 with no element less than 51
75	The University of the West of Scotland	https://www.uws.ac.uk/	51 -54	-
76	Liverpool John Moores University	https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/	51 - 55	-
77	University of the West of England, Bristol	https://www.uwe.ac.uk/	51 - 58	Undergraduate:   Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).   Postgraduate:   Overall score of 58 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
78	Bournemouth University	https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/	36 - 62	-
79	Goldsmiths College	https://www.gold.ac.uk/	47 - 69	-
80	Royal College of Art	https://www.rca.ac.uk/	54 - 68	-
81	The Robert Gordon University	https://www.rgu.ac.uk/	51 - 56	Overall 61; Reading 51; Writing 51; Speaking 51; Listening 51
82	Leeds Arts University	https://www.leeds-art.ac.uk/	42 - 50	-
83	University of South Wales	https://www.southwales.ac.uk/	42 - 50	-
84	York St John University	https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/	51 - 59	Most Foundation, Undergraduate or Postgraduate Courses   Overall score of 51; Listening: minimum level 49; Speaking: minimum level 49; Reading: minimum level 49; Writing: minimum level 49   PG Language and Linguistics courses and All Research Courses   Overall score of 58; Listening: minimum level 58; Speaking: minimum level 58; Reading: minimum level 58; Writing: minimum level 58   BHSc & MSc Physiotherapy, BHSc & MSc Occupational Therapy   Overall score of 65; Listening: minimum level 65; Speaking: minimum level 65; Reading: minimum level 65; Writing: minimum level 65
85	The University of Hull	https://www.hull.ac.uk/	51 - 54	Undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes (CEFR B2) - 54 overall (with a minimum of 51 in each skill)
86	London Metropolitan University	https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/	51 - 56	-
87	University of Plymouth	https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/	46 - 51	-
88	Birkbeck College	http://www.bbk.ac.uk/	43 - 73	Standard requirement: 62 with 60 in each sub-test   Higher requirement: 68 with 62 in each sub-test and 67 in writing
89	University of Wales Trinity Saint David	https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/	51 - 56	International Foundation Programme, Cert HE and HND courses - 36-43   Undergraduate and Post-graduate Taught Programmes (including DBA and Professional Doctorate programmes) - 50-58   Postgraduate Research Programmes - 58-65
90	The University of Brighton	https://www.brighton.ac.uk/index.aspx	51 - 56	Higher intermediate to lower advanced - 56 (with no less than 51 in each component)   Lower advanced to advanced - 61 (with no less than 51 in each component
91	University of Cumbria	https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/	42 - 50	Undergradue   Standard - 50-58 For BSc Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy and Social Work - 65-73 For BSc Physiotherapy and Diagnostic Radiography - 65-73   Postgraduate   Masters, PgC or PgD - 58-65 MSc Occupational Therapy, MSc Physiotherapy and MA Social Work - 65-73 PhD - 50-58
92	Staffordshire University	https://www.staffs.ac.uk/	51	Minimum score of 51 in all four categories
93	The Arts University Bournemouth	https://aub.ac.uk/	55 - 67	Undergraduate   Minimum overall score of 55 with a minimum of 51 in each component (reading, writing, speaking, listening)   Year 2 or 3 of a BA (Hons) Degree   Minimum overall score of 62 with a minimum of 51 in each component (reading, writing, speaking, listening)   Postgraduate   Minimum overall score of 62 with a minimum of 51 in each component (reading, writing, speaking, listening)   Research degrees   Minimum overall score of 62 with a minimum of 51 in each component (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
94	University of Worcester	https://www.worcester.ac.uk/	51 - 59	An overall score of 59 or above, with not less than 51 points in any of the 4 skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing).
95	University for the Creative Arts	https://www.uca.ac.uk/	51 - 56	BA/BSc, MA/MSc courses - 50-58   Master of Business Administration MBA - 58-65
96	London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine	https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/	55 - 74	BAND A (Highest Requirement)   Overall Score: 74; Writing: 68; Listening: 54; Reading: 54; Speaking: 54   BAND B (Standard Requirement)   Overall Score: 68; Writing: 62; Listening: 45; Reading: 45; Speaking: 45   BAND C (Lowest Requirement)   Overall Score: 55; Writing: 54; Listening: 45; Reading: 45; Speaking: 45
97	University of Abertay Dundee	https://www.abertay.ac.uk/	51 - 54	54 (all components at 51)
98	Aberystwyth University	https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/	55 - 75	Standard -   Overall 65; Reading 58; Listening 58; Writing 58; Speaking 58   Higher   Overall 65; Reading 65; Listening 58; Writing 58; Speaking 58   Research programmes – MPhil/PhD programmes (except Law)   Overall 65; Reading 65; Listening 58; Writing 65; Speaking 58   Law programmes – all programmes in the Law Department, including MPhil/PhD Law   Overall 73; Reading 65; Listening 65; Writing 65; Speaking 58
99	Bath Spa University	https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/	51 -67	-
100	The University of Bradford	https://www.bradford.ac.uk/external/	51 - 55	Overall score of at least 55*, with at least 46 in each of the four sub-tests (speaking, listening, reading, writing) or 51 in each of the four sub-tests if you require a Tier 4 visa.
101	The University of Lincoln	https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/	58 - 76	-
102	Falmouth University	https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/	51 - 55	55 (minimum 51 in all four components)
103	Buckinghamshire New University	https://bucks.ac.uk/	55 - 62	Undergraduate   50 (42)   Postgraduate   50 (42)
104	Keele University	https://www.keele.ac.uk/	36 - 79	International Foundation Year - 36-43   International Degree Programme - 43-50   Undergraduate Year 1 (except for the courses listed below) - 50-58   Undergraduate Law, Film Studies (SH) and Film Studies with Creative Writing Year 1 - 58-65   Undergraduate Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences - 58-65   Undergraduate Pharmacy Year 1 - 65-73   Undergraduate Physiotherapy Year 1 - 65-73   Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery Year 1 - 65-73   Undergraduate Year 2 entry (except for Law courses) - 50-58   Undergraduate Year 2 entry (Law courses) - 58-65
105	University of Bedfordshire	https://www.beds.ac.uk/	51 - 54	Listening: 51, Reading: 51, Speaking: 51, Writing: 51
106	Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance	https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/	51	-
107	University of the Highlands and Islands	https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/	50 - 61	HNC/D Min 50   Undergraduate 58 average with 51 in each component   Postgraduate 62 average with 55 in each component
108	Royal Agricultural University		56 - 61	-
109	Royal Holloway and Bedford New College	https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/	51 - 69	Undergraduate   Accounting and Financial Management: 61 overall. Reading and writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   Digital Innovation Management - 61 overall. Reading and writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   Human Resource Management and Organisational Studies - 61 overall. Reading and writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   Marketing - 61 overall. Reading and writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship - 61 overall. Reading and writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   Computer Science - 61 overall. Writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   Electronic Engineering - 61 overall. No subscore lower than 51.   Physics - 61 overall. Writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   Information Security - 61 overall. No subscore lower than 51.   Mathematics - 61 overall. No subscore lower than 51.   BSc Mathematics and Management - 61 overall. No subscore lower than 51.   School of Humanities - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   English - 69 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   History - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   Languages, Literatures and Cultures - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   Economics - 61 overall. Reading and writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   LLB Law programmes - 61 overall. 54 in writing. 54 in Reading. No subscore lower than 51.   BSc Criminology and Sociology and BSc Criminology and Psychology - 61 overall. 54 in writing. 54 in Reading. No subscore lower than 51.   Politics, International Relations and Philosophy - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   Biological Sciences - 61 overall. Writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   Earth Sciences - 61 overall. Writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   Geography - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   Psychology - 61 overall. No subscore lower than 54.   Drama, Theatre and Dance - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   Music - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   Media Arts - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51   Postgraduate   Accounting and Financial Management - 1 overall. Writing 61. No other subscore lower than 54.   Digital Innovation Management - 61 overall. Writing 61. No other subscore lower than 54.   Human Resource Management and Organisational Studies - 61 overall. Writing 61. No other subscore lower than 54.   Marketing - 61 overall. Writing 61. No other subscore lower than 54.   Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship - 61 overall. Writing 61. No other subscore lower than 54.   Computer Science - 61 overall. Writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   Electronic Engineering - 61 overall. No subscore lower than 51.   Physics - 61 overall. Writing 54. No subscore lower than 51   Information Security - 61 overall. No subscore lower than 51.   Mathematics - 61 overall. No subscore lower than 51.   English - 69 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   History - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   Languages, Literatures and Cultures - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51   Economics - 61 overall. Writing 61. No other subscore lower than 54.   MSc Consumption, Culture and Marketing (Taught) - 61 overall. Writing 61. No other subscore lower than 54.   MSc Forensic Psychology (Taught) - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   Politics, International Relations and Philosophy - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   Biological Sciences - 61 overall. No other subscore lower than 51.   Earth Sciences - 61 overall. Writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.   Geography - 61 overall. Writing 61. No other subscore lower than 54.   Psychology - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 54.   Drama, Theatre and Dance - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   Music - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.   Media Arts - 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.
110	Heriot-Watt University	https://www.hw.ac.uk/	44 - 65	Foundation Pathway 43- 50   Undergraduate Programmes 50-58   Postgraduate programmes 58-65
111	St George's, University of London	https://www.sgul.ac.uk/	59 - 73	Udergraduate   Diagnostic Radiography BSc; Healthcare Science BSc; Medicine and Graduate-entry Medicine (MBBS); Occupational Therapy BSc; Physiotherapy BSc; Paramedic Science BSc; Therapeutic Radiography BSc - 68   Biomedical Science BSc/MSci; Clinical Pharmacology BSc - 54   Postgraduate   Genomic Medicine MSc: Global Health MSc; Healthcare Practice MSc; Physiotherapy MSc (pre-registration); Translational Medicine MRes /; MSc; Clinical Research Mres; Healthcare Research Skills and Methods PGCert - 67-73   Biomedical Science MRes; Sports Cardiology MSc - 58-65
112	The University of Buckingham	https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/	59 - 65	Undergraduate   59-65 (with 4 minimum component scores of 59)   Postgraduate   59-65 (with 4 minimum component scores of 59)
113	The Nottingham Trent University	https://www.ntu.ac.uk/	54 - 62	-
114	University of Northumbria at Newcastle	https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/	54 - 62	-
115	Queen Mary University of London	https://www.qmul.ac.uk/	51 - 57	Undergraduate   School of Biological and Chemical Sciences - 62 overall including 57 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.   School of Business and Management - 62 overall including 51 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Economics and Finance - 62 overall including 57 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science - 57 overall including 51 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Engineering and Material Sciences - 57 overall including 51 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of English and Drama - 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Geography - 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of History - 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Languages, Linguistics and Film - 68 overall including 68 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Law - 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Mathematical Sciences - 57 overall including 51 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Medicine and Dentistry - 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Physics and Astronomy - 57 overall including 51 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Politics and International Relations - 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   Postgraduate   School of Biological and Chemical Sciences - 62 overall including 57 in Writing and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.   School of Business and Management - 68 overall including 57 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Economics and Finance - 62 overall including 57 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science - 62 overall including 57 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Engineering and Material Sciences - 62 overall including 57 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of English and Drama - 68 overall including 68 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Geography - 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of History - 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Languages, Linguistics and Film - 68 overall including 68 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Law - 68 overall including 68 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Mathematical Sciences - 62 overall including 57 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Physics and Astronomy - 62 overall including 57 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking   School of Politics and International Relations - 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking
116	King's College London	https://www.kcl.ac.uk/	54 - 59	-
117	Cranfield University	https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/	65	-
118	University of Derby	https://www.derby.ac.uk/	42 - 50	Undergraduate: - 50 overall and a minimum of 42 in all components.   Postgraduate:- 61 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.
119	The University of St Andrews	https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/	51 -62	-
120	Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine	https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/	62	62 overall with minimum scores of 51 in each component
121	The Royal Veterinary College	https://www.rvc.ac.uk/	65 - 69	Residency/PhD/MRes/ProfD - Overall score of at least 69 with no less than 62 in each section   Internship - Overall score of at least 73 with no less than 65 in each compone
122	The University of Reading	http://www.reading.ac.uk/	51 - 67	Arts and Humanities courses - 67 overall with min. 51 in each component   Social Sciences, Science and Life Sciences, and School of Law courses - 64 overall with min. 51 in each component
123	The University of East Anglia	https://www.uea.ac.uk/	42 - 50	Undergraduate - 50 overall with minimum of 42 in each component   Postgraduate Taught - 58 overall with minimum of 42 in each component   Postgraduate Research - 58 overall with minimum of 50 in each component
124	The University of Exeter	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/	58 - 73	-Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) - 73 overall, (Min 65 in communicative-skills)   - Biosciences. Environmental Science, Geography, Natural Sciences, Sport Sciences - 58 with a minimum of 51 in all communicative skills   - MSCi Nursing 65 with no less than 58 in all communicative skills

Note: Students must visit respective university websites to get the exact scores.

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If you wish to attain a foreign education, it is natural for you to be feeling unclear about your future course of action. However, there is no reason for you to feel disheartened, especially if you had planned to study in Canada.

Canada is one of the most favoured education destinations for Indian students. In fact, in 2019, there were a total of 2,19,855 Indian study permit holders in Canada. It’s not shocking that India is ranked 1 in the list of study permit holders in the country. (Source: immigration.ca) 

The country has once again lived up to its reputation. Due to the pandemic, Canada has put in place many guidelines to aid the interest of international students.

One of these measures that can be particularly beneficial is that Canada has recently stated that it will be accepting partially completed study permit applications in case an individual is unable to complete all the documentation due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will wait for applicants to complete these applications, instead of rejecting the applicant.  (Source: www.cicnews.com/) This is a hugely beneficial step for international students.

Aside from this, Canada has also made another reform that will allow international students to start their Canadian educational program through online platforms and still remain eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit. This is great for students and will prevent them from wasting valuable time. 

However, even if you are unable to arrive in Canada by this fall because of the travel restrictions, many Canadian universities have stated that you can still take up your program online in India and continue the semester on campus once travelling becomes accessible.  Refer to the following links to know more about this. 

• https://www.georgiancollege.ca/international/covid-19-faqs/
• https://www.canadorecollege.ca/experience/wellness/health-centre/coronavirus/covid-19-coronavirus-frequently-asked-questions-international
  
• https://students.ubc.ca/covid19/international-immigration-health-insurance-faq-covid-19
  

Another measure taken by the Canadian government to help international students in the COVID times is that The Government of Canada is providing the Student Work Placement Program with $80 million to support post-secondary students in the country to find paid-work in their field of study.  (source: pm.gc.ca)

To make studying in Canada even more accessible for students, The Canada Student Loans Program (CSLP) has relaxed its eligibility requirements to allow more students to qualify for financial support. (source: canada.ca)

Having said that, there are a few steps that you can take to ensure smooth sailing for your dreams. 

The first thing that you should do is check If your university has resumed the application process. If yes, then the most important thing to do would be to complete it as you usually would. This would allow you to attend your classes abroad without losing a year. Many universities in Canada have also extended their application period in order to aid international students. While many universities start their sessions in October, if the situation continues, they are expected to postpone their sessions to prevent international students from missing out. This is why it is recommended to continue the application process. 

Another thing that you must remember is that English language proficiency tests are required for a study permit in Canada. In case you haven’t taken this test already, now would be an excellent time to complete this process even if the application process hasn’t resumed. Most PTE-A centres are now live and are functioning by following social-distancing norms and taking all necessary steps to allow applicants to pursue their dreams in a safe and secure manner.  PTE-A is accepted by 90% of universities and it’s valid for non-SDS visa applications, making it an excellent option for candidates.

To conclude a bonus tip would be to note that if universities start their term later, they will have to be swift in completing the syllabus. This would mean that you would have to be prepared to take up your curriculum at a fast pace. This is why it is essential to consider this extra time as a bonus opportunity to get a headstart in your academic journey. If you have time at hand, you can utilise this time to prepare for your course and learn a few of the basic concepts before actually starting the semester. This will help you adjust better and ease the transition as you start your term.  In the meanwhile, you can use this time wisely and take your PTE-A and set the way for a lucrative career ahead.

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The United Kingdom is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations for higher studies, with more than 500K students enrolling every year. Indian students have shown a preference towards the UK and the number of Indian students went up by 93% in 2019, with as many as 37,500 Indian students receiving their study visa (source: gov.uk). The country is known for its diverse culture and welcomes a diverse group of students, making it an excellent choice for international students, looking to learn in an enriching environment.

Here is the list of top 10 universities preferred by Indian students; however, there are many excellent universities to choose from depending on your preferred course.

• The University of Greenwich
• The University of Central Lancashire
• Coventry University
• De Montfort University
• University of Hertfordshire
• The University of Warwick
• The University of East London
• University of Bedfordshire
• The Nottingham Trent University
• The University of Northumbria at Newcastle

The quality of education provided in the United Kingdom is respected all over the world. Students prefer to pursue their higher education in the UK because of the cultural and educational benefits it provides. So if you have high ambitions and career goals, the UK can be an excellent place to realize your dreams.

UK universities have also stepped up in times of COVID-19 and have already implemented a number of Covid-19 support services that can be beneficial for current and prospective international students.

To make the country more attractive for students, under the current rules, the UK is projected to set-up up a new "Graduate" visa route, commonly referred to as a post-study visa, for the 2020-21 intake to UK universities. Under these guidelines, the UK government is going to double its post-study visa offer from two years to four years (source: NDTV.com).

Apart from this, the UK Government has a list of approved tier 4 sponsors.  This list can be accessed here.

These guidelines enlist universities, pathway providers, and some private language schools & boarding schools. Generally, any institution on this list would require a UKVI test for the following programs: 

• All university programs below degree level require a PTE Academic UKVI test (foundation programs and pre-sessional courses)
• Enrolling with a pathway provider: Kaplan, Cambridge Education Group, Into, Studygroup, Navitas make up 50% of the UK market. A full list can be found here.

If you’re confused about which test you need to take, here’s what you need to know. 

You have to take PTE Academic UKVI if: 

➔ You are going to take a below degree level (e.g. a Foundation program or professional English course) 

➔ Your chosen institution is not a Tier 4 sponsor*

You can alternatively take PTE Academic if:

➔ Your institution is a Tier 4 sponsor*

➔ You wish to study at degree level or above

However, studying in the UK requires you to fulfill certain requirements, and taking a Secure English Language Test is one of them. Pearson PTE is recognized by 98% of the universities in the UK, giving candidates an excellent range of options to choose from.  This is a great option for candidates as the tests are scored through the latest AI technology, which makes them totally unbiased and free of human discretion. Through these tests, test-takers in India will now be able to get certified for UK work and study visa applications and turn their career goals into a reality.

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Australia has always been one of the most favoured educational destinations for international students, and the support presented by Australia towards its international students has been incredibly impressive. This is reflected in the fact that the government of Australia assigns over $300 million (source: studyinAustralia.gov) for international students coming to pursue their higher education at Australian universities.

In light of the unprecedented situation that the world is going through, the Australian government has stepped up, continuing to take necessary measures to aid international students.

• Recently the Australian government has made amendments in the immigration policy to help international students pursue their dreams of studying in Australia. These guidelines allow students to commence their semester online and state that online studies will be recognized for post-study visa applications.
  
• Aside from this, the Australian government will also start granting visas to international students, so that when the borders reopen, students already have their visas and can head to their universities without any further ado. 
  
• Apart from this, students will be able to lodge a “further” student visa application, if they are unable to complete their studies within the validity period of their visa.
  

Such factors make it clear that student support is an essential part of Australian education, making it an excellent option for students wanting to pursue international education.

However, that’s not all. There are several other reasons why you should consider Australia as your study abroad destination. Let’s discuss a few of these in detail.

Work Opportunities While and After Graduation

Perhaps one of the most important factors to consider while choosing an international education destination is the work opportunities available for international professionals. Australia tops the list in this area by providing lucrative opportunities to graduates.

The Australian economy is growing at a growth rate of 2.7% every year, making it a stable market for professionals.

According to the Government of Australia’s Labour Market Information Portal, employment is projected to go up in 16 out of the 19 broad industries over the next five years, healthcare and social assistance industries recording the highest growth rate. (source: LMIP)

The latest guidelines of the country also make it easier for international students to take up part-time jobs in Australia and add value to their resumes even if they wish to head back to their home country upon graduation. International students in Australia are permitted to work for up to 20 hours per week when school is in session, and there is no set limit on the number of hours they can work on holidays.

The minimum wage in Australia is 17 dollars per hour and can help students cover a good portion of their expenses, including rent and groceries. 

Something for Everyone

Australian universities offer world-class education in a multitude of fields. It doesn’t matter what you major in; there is something for you in this country. Whether you’re studying Medicine or Mathematics, dance or drama, there is an Australian university for you.

For instance, the Australian National University offers over 750 course-combinations.  (Source: Australian National University) Moreover, if you study in Australia, not only will you be able to attend classes in the field of your major, you will also be allowed to broaden your spectrum by opting for offbeat courses that may not be available elsewhere.

However, some of the best courses to study in Australia are - accountancy, architecture, biomedical engineering, computer science and information technology, psychology and tourism and hospitality management.

Easy PR Regulations

You can avail permanent residentship of Australia by applying for and being granted a permanent visa. This permanent visa allows you to stay and work in Australia for five years. After living in the country on a PR visa for three years, you can apply for citizenship. 

While there are many categories you may want to apply for your visa under, and each category has different eligibility requirements, but the general eligibility factors include age, language proficiency, skilled occupation, and points.

A candidate must score at least 65 points from the point grid to be eligible for a PR visa. 

Category	Maximum Points
Age (25-33 years)	30 Points
English Proficiency (8 bands)	20 Points
Work Experience Outside Australia (8-10 years)	15 Points
Work Experience In Australia (8-10 years)	20 Points
Education Outside Australia - Doctorate Degree	20 Points
Niche Skills Such As Doctorate or Masters Degree By Research In Australia	10 Points
Study In Regional Area	5 Points
Accredited In Community Language	5 Points
Professional Year In Skilled Program In Australia	5 Points
State Sponsorship (190 Visa)	5 Points
Skilled Spouse Or De Facto Partner	10 Points
Spouse Or De Facto Partner With Competent English	5 Points
Applicant Without A Spouse Or A De Facto Partner/ Spouse Or De Factor Partner A Australian Citizen Or PR	10 Points

This is obviously another extremely important thing you must consider before choosing your foreign education destination. 

These reasons prove that Australian education will guarantee a lucrative career for you. Pearson PTE Academic can help you get there. Many PTE centres are now open and are functioning with all the safety guidelines in mind. This has been done to allow aspirants to avoid wasting any more time and accelerate their efforts towards their international education dreams! 

The following infographic gives you a clear recap.

 

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One of the most significant considerations for any student while picking an international learning destination is the possibility and scope of attaining employment in the country. Often, when students head to a foreign country for higher education, they wish to gain some work experience, and this is why they prefer to go for options that allow them to extend their stay after completing their degree and take up employment. This is one of the reasons why Canada is a favoured learning destination for students all over the world. It welcomed over 642,000 international students last year. Indian students have also shown an increasing preference for Canada as a learning destination. In 2019, Canada approved over 4 lakh study permits of which 1.39 lakh or 34.5% went to Indian students (source: TimesOfIndia) 

Canada offers a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) that lets students extend their visas and stay in the country for up to 3 years upon graduating from a Canadian post-secondary institution.

While the length of your PGWP would depend on the length of your course, the most advantageous factor of a PGWP is that you do not need a job offer at hand to apply for this permit.

Eligibility Criteria for Attaining a PGWP (source: canada.ca)

• A student must have graduated from a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI). However, students must note that not all DLIs make them eligible for a PGWP.
• They must have taken a program that is longer than eight months. 
  
• Graduates must apply within 180 days of graduating or receiving a written confirmation from their university, stating that they have met the learning requirements of their program.
  
• Graduates must have a valid study permit when applying for the PGWP.
  

Validity Of PGWP (source: canada.ca)

As mentioned above, the validity of your PGWP would depend on the duration of your course. However, there are a few guidelines that you must know of. 

If your program was longer than eight months and shorter than two years, you may receive a post-graduate work permit as long as the duration of your course. For instance, if your program was for ten months, you may be able to attain a PGWP for ten months.

If the duration of your program was longer than two years, you may receive a PGWP for the duration of 3 years.

Moreover, in case you have taken more than one program, you can attain a PGWP equivalent to the duration of both the courses combined.

Some More Noteworthy Facts around PGWP

If students are awarded a PGWP, they can be exempted from the Labor Market Impact Assessments (LMIA). (Source: cic.gc.ca/)

Applicants are allowed to work full-time in Canada after applying for their PGWP if their application was initiated before the expiration of their study permit.  (Source: cicnews.com) 

The following infographic will give you a quick recap.

 

A Post Graduate Work Permit is definitely one of the many advantages of studying in Canada. Through this permit, students can get a chance to attain relevant work experience and build a strong resume by achieving employment in Canada.

If you wish to study in Canada and start a career in this country, Pearson PTE Academic can help you get there. PTE Academic is recognized by 90% of the country’s post-secondary institutions and can be a perfect pathway to studying and working in Canada.

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