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# How do I sign-up or register for a PTE Core Course?

# **How do I sign-up or register for a PTE Core Course?**
### **1. What is PTE Core and who should sign up?**
PTE Core is a general English test accepted for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) and citizenship. If you are applying for a work visa or migration to Canada, this is the version you need. It replaces the older "PTE Home" for these purposes and differs from PTE Academic by focusing on real-life scenarios (e.g., writing an email instead of an academic essay).
### **2. How do I create a free account?**
You can start your preparation without any upfront cost:
1. Visit the[ __E2 Test Prep PTE Core__](https://www.e2language.com/en/pte/pte-core) page.
2. Click **"Start Free Trial"**.
3. Enter your details and select **"PTE Core"** from the exam list.
4. You will gain immediate access to method lessons for the 20 task types and a selection of practice questions.
**Free Sign-up Link:**[ __Click here to sign up for a Free PTE Core Trial__](https://www.e2language.com/en/pte/pte-core)
### **3. What makes the PTE Core preparation different?**
When you sign up for the Core pathway, your dashboard will be customized with tasks specific to this exam, such as:
* **Respond to a Situation:** Practicing spontaneous spoken responses to everyday prompts.
* **Write Email:** Specialized templates and practice for 100-word professional and personal emails.
* **Summarize Group Discussion:** Focusing on listening to multiple speakers in a non-academic setting.
### **4. How do I upgrade to a full PTE Core package?**
To get teacher feedback on your emails and speaking:
1. Log in to your E2 account.
2. Navigate to the **"Shop"** or **"Upgrade"** tab.
3. Select a package: **Express+** (includes a mock test), **Bronze**, **Silver**, or **Gold**.
4. Apply any available discount codes at checkout (E2 often offers seasonal discounts like "25% OFF" displayed on their pricing page).
### **5. Can I switch from PTE Academic to PTE Core?**
Yes. If you started preparing for Academic but realized you need Core for Canada:
1. Go to your **Profile Settings** in the dashboard.
2. Select **"Change my test"**.
3. Choose **PTE Core**. Your progress in shared tasks (like *Read Aloud* or *Repeat Sentence*) will typically carry over.
### **6. Does this sign-up include the official exam fee?**
**No.** Signing up at E2 is for **test preparation only**. You must book the actual exam through the[ __Pearson PTE website__](https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-core).