Canada IELTS - Study without IELTS

Yes, both PTE Academic and the Duolingo English Test can replace IELTS for a masters application, depending on your target university. PTE is widely accepted across UK, Canadian and Australian visas, while Duolingo is strongest in the USA and more restricted for other visas.

Yes, if her Canadian university has officially waived the IELTS requirement, your daughter can skip coaching entirely. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada typically follows the same waiver for her study permit. She will only need proficiency tests like IELTS or CELPIP later, when applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Yes, you can get admission to Canadian universities without IELTS. You can submit PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, CAEL, or Cambridge scores instead, or claim a Medium of Instruction exemption if your prior education was fully in English, though you must still prove language proficiency to IRCC for your study permit.

Yes, PTE Academic works for Master's programs in both countries, but acceptance differs. Canadian universities and IRCC's Student Direct Stream widely accept PTE Academic, needing 60 to 65 or higher. German public universities vary heavily, with some Master's programs accepting PTE while others insist on IELTS or TOEFL.