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Which test each country accepts, what score you actually need, and when a test can be skipped altogether.

27 July 2026 · 2 min read

Which English test to take, by destination

IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo — not every destination accepts all four, and two of ours do not require an English test at all. A straight answer per country.

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7 July 2026 · 5 min read

What marks and IELTS band do you actually need for Canada?

Most students assume they need far more than they do. Around four in five Canadian college programmes ask for 50% marks, and 6.0 is the most common IELTS requirement. The real shape of it, and why the visa is a separate question.

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