PTE score for Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University asks for a PTE Academic score of 65 overall (no skill below 60) for bachelor's degrees and 65 overall (no skill below 60) for master's degrees. These figures were checked against the university's official pages on 13 October 2026; requirements vary by course and intake, so confirm yours on the programme page before you apply.
- Checked 13 Oct 2026
- 2 sourced requirements
- Burnaby, Canada
SFU PTE Academic requirements by level
Scores are on the PTE 10 to 90 scale. "Each skill at least" means Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing must each reach that figure, as well as the overall score. Where a row shows a figure for each skill, those are the minimums for that skill. Scroll sideways on a small screen.
| Level or programme | Overall | Each skill at least | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor'sUndergraduate applicants using a language proficiency exam to meet the English requirementPage states 60 minimum in the Communicative Skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing. | 65 | 60 | sfu.caread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sGraduate applicants (university minimum; programmes may set higher)University minimum from the single graduate table; some programmes set higher requirements and those must be met. | 65 | 60 | sfu.caread 13 Oct 2026 |
Where each figure comes from
Open a row to read the exact line from the official page. Only rows we could match to an official page are shown; they were re-read independently on 13 October 2026.
Evidence: Bachelor's (65 overall, no skill below 60)
“Overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing”
From sfu.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (65 overall, no skill below 60)
“Pearson Academic (PTE) overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections”
From sfu.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Does your score qualify?
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Waivers and English pathways
Ways SFU says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Undergraduate: English requirement can be met by 3 years of full-time secondary school in English in a country where English is the principal language of instruction, with 70% in a senior-level English course.
Official wording
“last three (3) years of full-time secondary school education in English, in a country in which the principal language of instruction is English”
From sfu.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Undergraduate: language proficiency exam results taken more than two years (24 months) before application are not considered.
Official wording
“Language Proficiency Exams taken more than two years (24 months) prior to application will not be considered.”
From sfu.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Graduate: no English test is required for international applicants who completed a bachelor's degree or higher at an institution teaching and examining in English in a country where English is the primary language.
Official wording
“will not be required to complete an English-language test if they have completed a bachelor's degree or higher”
From sfu.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Graduate: applicants who do not meet minimums may be admitted as a qualifying student or with conditional admission; contact the programme.
Official wording
“it may be possible to be admitted as a qualifying student or as a conditional admission”
From sfu.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Same PTE Academic figure (overall 65, 60 in each skill) on both the undergraduate and graduate pages.
- Scores must come from a single test sitting (graduate page).
- Test scores are valid for two years from the test date for graduate applications; undergraduate exam results older than 24 months at application are not considered.
What to practise for SFU
Every skill carries the same highest minimum on this page: 60, set by the Bachelor's row. No single skill stands out, so start with your lowest skill score on your latest score report.
Which PTE test, and how long a score lasts
| PTE Academic | Accepted |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic UKVI | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| PTE Core | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Score validity noted | 2 years |
Both pages name 'Pearson Test of English (PTE)' / 'Pearson Academic (PTE)'; neither names PTE Core or PTE Academic Online. Undergraduate: results must be sent from a MyPTE account. Graduate: send a scan of unofficial results via a ticket, with at least 1 week allowed for verification. Some graduate programmes set higher minimums than the university minimum; check the programme page.
Pearson's own rules on validity are in our PTE score validity guide. Compare tests in PTE Academic vs Core vs UKVI.
Confirm on the programme page before you book or apply
English requirements can differ by course, faculty and intake, and universities change them. These figures are what SFU's pages said when we checked on 13 October 2026. A requirement that is not on this page may still exist for your course. The official pages we used:
Independent study site, not affiliated with Simon Fraser University or Pearson. See how we check requirements.
Other universities in Canada
- Dalhousie UniversityFrom 65 overall (Master's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of TorontoFrom 65 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of WaterlooFrom 63 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Brock UniversityFrom 58 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of CalgaryFrom 60 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
Visa and route guides for Canada
The university score and the visa score are separate requirements. These guides cover the visa side.