Canada · Burnaby
PTE score for Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University accepts PTE Academic for all international admissions. The standard requirement is 65 overall for undergraduate and 65 overall for postgraduate programs, with per-skill minimums too (see below).
Last verified 2026-10-14. Source: English Language Requirement: Simon Fraser University
PTE Academic score requirements
Undergraduate
65
overall minimum
No communicative skill below 60. Test scores valid for 2 years. Results must be sent from myPTE account.
Postgraduate
65
overall minimum
Standard graduate minimum with no skill below 60. Some programs have higher requirements. Check your intended program page.
Visa note: Canadian study permits accept PTE Academic as proof of English proficiency for admission. For Express Entry and other IRCC immigration programs, Canada requires PTE Core (not PTE Academic).
Requirements are set by Simon Fraser University and can change. Always verify at the English Language Requirement: Simon Fraser University before applying.
PTE requirements by program and faculty
Simon Fraser University sets different PTE score thresholds depending on your program. The table below lists the most common bands; always confirm the exact requirement for your intended course.
| Band / Level | Overall | Each skill | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard undergraduate | 65 | 60+ | Most Bachelor programs |
| Standard graduate | 65 | 60+ | Most Master's and PhD programs |
To find the exact PTE requirement for your specific degree, use the SFU Admissions and select your intended program.
What if your score is below the requirement?
A PTE score that is 2 to 5 points below the requirement is almost always a single-skill problem. One weak skill, commonly Writing or Speaking, pulls the overall score below the threshold while the other three are already sufficient.
The fastest path to closing that gap is identifying which skill is the bottleneck, then drilling it specifically. A free 10-minute diagnostic on this site identifies your weakest skill from your response patterns: no guessing, no wasted prep time.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada accepts PTE Academic as proof of English proficiency for both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. The minimum requirement for most undergraduate programs is 65 overall with no skill below 60, and for postgraduate programs 65 overall with no skill below 60.
For undergraduate entry at Simon Fraser University, you generally need a PTE Academic overall score of 65 with no skill below 60. For postgraduate (masters or graduate coursework) entry, the standard requirement is 65 overall with no skill below 60. Standard graduate minimum with no skill below 60. Some programs have higher requirements. Check your intended program page. Always confirm with Simon Fraser University directly, as individual faculties and programs can set higher requirements.
Most masters and graduate coursework programs at Simon Fraser University require a PTE Academic overall score of 65 with no skill below 60. Standard graduate minimum with no skill below 60. Some programs have higher requirements. Check your intended program page.
Canadian study permits accept PTE Academic as proof of English proficiency for admission. For Express Entry and other IRCC immigration programs, Canada requires PTE Core (not PTE Academic).
If you are below Simon Fraser University's requirement of 65 overall with no skill below 60, either resit PTE Academic after work on your weakest skill, since one low skill can pull your overall down (and fail any per-skill minimum), or ask Simon Fraser University whether it offers an English pathway program. Check your exact course on Simon Fraser University's English language requirements page.
Neither is easier in general: Simon Fraser University accepts both PTE Academic and IELTS, and what matters is clearing its number for your course, for example 65 overall (no skill below 60) for most undergraduate programs and 65 overall (no skill below 60) for most postgraduate ones. PTE Academic is computer-delivered and scored by AI, and since August 2025 a human expert also reviews the content of seven task types; IELTS Speaking is a face-to-face interview. If a recorded format suits you better than an interview, PTE may be the easier fit. A free PTE mock shows where you stand against Simon Fraser University's bar.
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