The UBC English Language Institute is one of thousands of locations where individuals can take an IELTS exam. Citizenship applicants will be required to submit the results from CIC-approved third-party tests like the IELTS or provide evidence of completion of secondary or post-secondary education in English or French to be have their application processed.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced today that the majority of citizenship applicants will be required to demonstrate language proficiency in English or French when they apply, effective November 1st, 2012.
Currently, CIC assesses applicants’ language proficiency through the interaction their staff have with the applicant, and from the applicant’s citizenship knowledge test results.
Under coming changes, citizenship applicants will be required to submit the results of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, and score at least 4.0 and 4.5 on the speaking and listening portions, respectively.
In order for applicants to demonstrate French language proficiency, they will be required to submit the results of the Test d’évaluation de français (TEF), and score at least 181 and 145 on the speaking and listening portions.
Applicants can have the language test requirement waived if they can show evidence of having completed secondary or post-secondary education in English or French.
The new language requirements will only apply to applicants aged 18-54.
Sir
I got 4.5 band in ielts could you tell me any university accept me..
Universities usually have a minimum requirement of 6 or 6.5.
Dear Sir/Madam,
My GT IELTS scores are Listening-6,Reading-5.5,Writing-7,Speaking-4.5,overall -6
I am B.tech Mechanical engineer with 6 years relevant experience.
Am i eligible for PNP CANADA MANITOBA under federal skilled worker (PR).?
My age is 28 years & i m 2007 pass out
Thanks
Swarnjeet
Hello,
I am applying as a Skilled Worker for Canada this year, but I got in IELTS 6.5 total
L: 5
R: 7.5
W: 6.5
S: 6.5
my only low is Listening.. Do you believe they can accept it as I am translator and my main study is English Literature .
note: this is the 6th test I do , all previous Listening results were 6.5 or 7.
thank you
I have given ielts in last November but with academic not general…in the cic website, I see that they are looking for general stream only…
Do I have to retake the test in general or the result of academic will also work?
Yes. General Only.
I heard that applicants who are having IELTS Academic certificates have obtained Canadian Visas, as per the new language rule can this still be possible, I have my results as follows for academic stream, will they accept it ?
Speaking 8
Listening 8
Writing 6
Reading 7
Overall 7.5
How many points would they offer for me for above results ?
Thank you !
Sir,
I am a Provincial Nominee (SINP) and currently completing requirements for PR application, My nomination will expire 29th of July but my scheduled CELPIP will be on 28th of June, can I submit my Language Result with printout of online result only then will follow the official result after it has been release?…Or can I submit it without CELPIP results?…Please advise me.Thanks and More Power!
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a Post Graduate with MBA in Information Management with merit from UK in 2011.
I have worked in UK for 2 years. Now I wish to move up in career ladder. I am interested in
studying a professional course in Project Management in Canada. I would really appreciate
your help if you can explain visa process, other requirements and
Do I need ILETS if I have studied and worked in UK? I wish to apply for study permit.
Must my wife take the ielts exams too after I made a band of 7?
Hi,
I have BC Adult Graduation Diploma and its relevant transcript. Does that satisfy the language proficiency requirements for processing my citizenship application?
Many thanks,
Hi,i want to apply under FSWP .i want to get points on the base of my brother who got his immigration to canada last year but not living in canada right now.can i get points on the basis of his PR card or its necessary that i should apply when he will have a permanent address there
Hi,
I have BC Adult Graduation Diploma and its relevant transcript. Does it satisfy the language proficiency requirements for my citizenship application?
Many thanks.
If you have a PhD from USA, do you need to give IELTS test?
Yes.
If you have a PhD from USA, do you still need to give IELTS test?
sir.
i have passed my ITI diploma in plumber and i have 3 year experience as well as my grandparents are living in winipeg.they sponser me .i have got L4.5 W4.5 S4.5 R 4 overoll 4.5 .plz sir tell me can i apply file for winipeg threw blood relation…plz rply
sir .i have passed ITI diploma 1 year in plumber trade.i have got L4.5 W4.5 S4.5 R4.0 overall 4.5 nd i have 3year experience.as well as i have sponser of winipeg of my grandparents…i want to know that can i apply in winipeg plz..
i have did M.Phil in Genetics, having more than 3 years of teaching experience in college, my age is 30 years and IELTS score is 6, could i eligable for FSW programe, and may i apply?
Hi sir
I got
L3.5
R3.0
W4.5
S5.0 overall band 4.0 from ielts
Can I apply for citizenship
Hi CICS Immigration Team,
I have been staying in the United States for past 11 years. I have got my undergraduate as well as graduate Degree from the U.S. Also, I am a professional engineer and have been practicing in U.S for last 5+ years. Currently, I am interested in applying for Canadian Permanent Residency as a Federal Skilled Worker. If I do apply, do I still have to take IELTS exam to verify my english proficiency. Also, how long the process does normally take and beside Federal Skilled Worker, what options do I have. Hope to hear for you soon. Thanks in advance.
Robbie
Hi sir,
I have done bachelor in education, Masters in english and Masters in education.
Can i apply as an early childhood educator in federal skilled worker category.I got 7 each in GT Ielts.
Waiting for your reply
Regards
Neha
Hi
My name is Richa. I have done bachelor of education from India with 3 years work experience. Can i apply as an early childhood educator in federal skilled worker category.
thanx
A person who is applying for immigration to Canada under FSW category, and had taken the IELTS exam a couple of years back and had a good score. Want to know if he or she has to do it again ,is’nt it a waste of money, as the exam is not cheap…
thanks,
If the exam is more than 2 years old, then yes, it is now expired and you will have to re-do it.
CICS Team
hi just want to ask if academic ielts is acceptable in mpnp? because when i book online i click the academic not knowing that it cannot be change. im taking the test in aug 2. im hoping for your responce thank you.
It has to be General.
Hey there,
I am planning to apply for Canadian PR and being the principal applicant have registered for IELTS (IDP). One question I had was is it mandatory for my spouse too to register for IELTS ? Is there any other benefit apart from the 5 points being awarded if spouse also undertakes IELTS?
sir i am B.pharm graduate and i finished my masters recently. I want to practise as pharmacist in canada . Should i apply for working as federal skilled worker or better to apply after i pass the qualifying exam ? or apply with job offer from canadian company ?
Hello! I had my ielts exam last july 10 and already had the report form. will the CIC accept my total band score of 6.5?
Listening 6.5
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
Please reply ASAP. Thank you.
Dear sir/ma’m
I got 5 bands in IELTS and i reached at 85 points but I am a professor at a college so
the bands is ok or i have to try one more time for IELTS for mpnp programme.
Dears,
Im completing my applecation for federal skilled worker with my family,i work in Riyadh Saudi arabia,i have university, do i need a test for language? If yes can you advise where i can find here near me,because i tried to search but i couldnt find.
Thank you
Hi,
Do I need to give IELTS General exam, if I can get letter from university stating that instruction of language was English for my entire course?
Do I need to submit transcripts and similar letter of proof for my wife, even though I am principal applicant?
Please answer these two queries.
Thanks,
Dear sir
I have done CELPIP General test
My listening is 4, Reading is 4, writing is 6, Speaking is 5
Do I qualify to apply for Canadian Citizenship?
Thanks
dear sir , i have ielts score in s 4.5 w 4.5 l 4.5 r 4 . can i apply to winipeg next year january….i have spounser of family …i have passed ITI nd 3year experience…plz sir tell me..
i got ielts band
listening = 4
reading = 4
speaking =5.5
writing =5.5
so can i apply as skill trade worker..