Qualifying for the Federal Skilled Worker Program will require meeting minimum language requirements under rules that will be put in place in early 2013
New language requirements under the new Federal Skilled Worker program
CLB to IELTS Conversion
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has released more details about the new Federal Skilled Worker program, which will be launched in January of 2013, and it includes changes to how language proficiency is assessed. In an interview with CICS News, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Alex Khadempour said applicants would need to focus more on language under the new rules:
“If you are looking to apply for the new Federal Skilled Worker program, it’s best to start by understanding the new language requirements and to write your exam as soon as possible so that you don’t miss the window of opportunity before the quota fills up.”
“CIC plans to significantly increase the maximum points awarded for proficiency in the English and French languages from 24 points to 28 points, making language the single biggest factor in an application’s chances of being accepted,” he added.
Details of the proposed changes
First Official Language:
According to a bulletin released by CIC, an applicant must prove a minimum proficiency in each of the four language abilities, speaking, listening, reading and writing, that is at the Canadian Language Benchmark 7 (CLB 7) level for English or is at the Niveau de compétence linguistique canadien 7 (NCLC 7) level for French, in order to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) program.
For the English language requirement, CLB 7 is equivalent to scoring 6 on the IELTS. For the French language requirement, NCLC 7 is equivalent to scoring 309, 248, 206 and 309 on the speaking, listening, reading and writing modules of the Test d’évaluation de français (TEF), respectively. 4 points are awarded for each of the four language abilities, meaning that all candidates that meet the mandatory minimums on all language abilities will have at least 16 points.
The bulletin also states that applicants will be awarded one extra point for each language ability for which they score CLB 8 or NCLC 8 and two extra points if they score CLB 9 or NCLC 9 (for a maximum of 24 points).
The IELTS equivalent to CLB 8 is 7.5, 6.5, 6.5 and 6.5 on Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The TEF equivalent to NCLC 8 is 349, 280, 233, and 349 on Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, respectively.
The IELTS equivalent to CLB 9 is 7.5+, 6.5+, 6.5+, and 6.5+ on Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The TEF equivalent to NCLC 9 is 349+, 280+, 233+, and 349+ on Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, respectively.
Second Official Language:
The number of points awarded for proficiency in a second official language will be reduced from 8 to 4 under the new rules, making focusing on studying a single language a more viable strategy for those seeking to qualify for immigration to Canada.
Hi,
I just got my result for IELTS general training and I got:
Reading 5.5
Listening 5.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.5
Am I eligible to apply under FSWP? My over all band score is 6.0 I am under NOC Skill B (9241). I am confused because in my IELTS result my first language is Filipino and in the CIC site there is a second official language. Where will I base my score, in the second official language? Second official language states (4 points if you meet the minimum threshold in all four language abilities) CLB Level 5 and above. I can still reach the 67 points even if my IELTS point will only be 16. Do I need to re-take the test again? Please advise. Thanks!
I have a total of 66points for my FSW application. My spouse is yet to take the IELTS. What bands must she make to add at least 2marks to my total mark of of 66points? Also, will her IELTS results add to the marks I already have? Thank you.
Hi!
My wife got Ielts score of 8 reading, 8 listening, 6 writing and 7 speaking. Is the points counted per module like 6,6,4,6 total of 22 points or all is scored as CLB 7 category 4 points each, 16 in total. please clarify.
Hi
I did IELTS test GT and i need help if i can use my score to apply for FSW or if i need to retake the test again..
Speaking 7.0
Listening 5.0
Reading 4.0
writing 3.5
Overall 5.0
Hi, I have few questions:
1. My IELTS General test results are:
L – 7
W – 7
R – 7.5
S – 7.5
Overall band is 7.5
According to Federal Skill Worker category, i get 6 points each when my score falls in the following range-
Reading : 6 points if my score is in between 7.0-9.0
Writing : 6 points if my score is in between 7.0-9.0
Speaking : 6 points if my score is in between 7.0-9.0
But, in the case of Listening I’ve got 7.0. How many points would I get? The table says,
If I get 6.0 then i get 4 points
If I get 7.5 then i get 5 points
If I get 8.0-9.0 then i get 6 points
R + W + S + L= 6 + 6 + 6 + (?) = 18 + ? Is it 22 or 23?
Pls help!!!
Another question: If get 22 points for Language then when I add all other points, my score would be exactly 67.
I’m a single applicant age 32, with 3 years work experience in one of the jobs given in NOC list, with a Masters degree in Computer Science from US and also have sufficient funds for a single applicant. WOULD I STAND A CHANCE FOR FSW CATEGORY?
Thanks,
Harish K
Hi, I’m a carpenter and I did a CELPIP test for a Resident Permanent, my results was
7 for listening
6 for writing
4 for reading
6 for speaking
Please, could you tell me if my scores are enough for skilled worker or skilled trade?
Thank you very much
I got in IELTS , Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 7.5, Speaking 7. Can someone calculate my point out of total 28. I want to apply under Federal Skilled worker Canada,
i got the following results
listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 5.5
Speaking 7.5
overall 6.5 bands
do i get awarded point cause i hit the mark of 7.5 in one module
is it my clb band 7
Hi, My wife did academic IELTS and she got above 6 in each evalution. Is there any chance to earn 5 points
Hi, My wife did general IELTS and she got 4 in each evalution. Is there any chance to earn 5 points
If I am a Canadian immigrant then i would pay international student fee or Canadian student fee in Canadian university?
Sir / Madam,
As I understood from your website that the minimum IELTS score is required 6 band scores for four modules (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) to apply for the FSW migration program.
As I appeared IELTS exam twice I got scores :-
First time: Listening – 5.5, Reading – 6, Writing – 5.5, Speaking – 6 (Exam dated on 19/07/2014)
Second time: Listening – 6, Reading – 5.5, Writing – 6, Speaking – 5.5 (Exam dated on 06/09/2014)
Please advise me, that can I CLUB THESE 2 IELTS results for my application for FSW Canada?
Thank you in advance,
MATHEW
Hello
Am i eligible for for the FSW Canada if my IELTS score in the four module is above 6.5 as my spouse got score band 6 in 3 modules and 5.5 in one module…
Thank you
I scored 7 in speaking, 7 in writing, 6.5 in listening and 5 in reading…. can i go for a pilot exam of one module only to apply for immigration. would that be accepted?
You must show the minimum score in a complete General IELTS exam.
hi,
just like to ask, if i as principal applicant got 5.5 in reading andm y wife got 6 in all area, Am i eligible to apply under FSW or do i need to retake the ielts regardless the result of my wife?
thanks a lot
how many marks i have to take in order to get 6 bands in reading and listening in general training ielts exam
My wife received her IELTS as follows:
L 4
R 3.5
W 6
S 6
Will she received the 5 points or not?
Hi,
As a principal applicant ,I have scored 7 – speaking, 6 – writing, 6.5- listening and 5.5 in reading. My wife has brand score 5.5 as overall score. Let me know if I am eligible to apply.
The minimum threshold for language is 6.0 in each ability under the federal skilled worker program.
My spouse is sponsoring me do I still need to do Ielts?
No you do not. If you require your application to be reviewed before you send it by one of our licensed consultants, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Hlo, I got minimum overall 5 band. I have completed graduation in b.com(pro.) And 1 year experience of job in bank.can I got work visa for newzeeland
Dear sir
My tef score are
Expression orale 439
Expression écrite 427
Compréhension oral 316
Comprehension ecrite 205
Am I eligible
Thank you
Hi
I have a question about tef , I choose french as my first language .all of my score is c2 but my reading score is B2 which is equal 205
I don’t know if I am eligible for language or not
I really thanks for your attention
Can i combine my spouse ielt result with my to qualify for canada fsw
Can i combine my spouse ielt result with my result, so that my requirement would be achieved
No.
Hello,
I got IELTS score like
Reading – 7
Listening – 6
Speaking – 6.5
Writing – 5.5
can u please tell whether this is fine for new express entry for FSWP.
You need to qualify for a program like Federal Skilled Worker before you can use Express Entry. So no, you do not qualify since your reading is 5.5.
My IELTS score are as follows:
listening: 7.5
reading: 5.5
writing: 6.0
speaking: 7.0
Overall Band Score – 6.5
Is this ok for the Express Entry Progam that is starting Jan 2015 or Do I need to re-write IELTS and score more
You need to qualify for a program like Federal Skilled Worker before you can use Express Entry. So no, you do not qualify since your reading is 5.5.
do i need to get 6 in each to avail to the canadian immigrate?
That is one of the requirements for one of the programs.
I have sent my FSWP application to CIC with an application that my WES is about to arrive as they have asked for few more documents. As soon as receive that I will submit that too…. I want to know that what may happen to my application?
I have sent my FSWP application to CIC with an application that my WES report is about to arrive as WES team has asked for few more documents. As soon as it receives I will submit that too…. I want to know that what may happen to my application?
I am applying with english as first language (IELTS: R=9.0, L=8.0, S=7.0, W=6.5).
I would like to include French as second language (currengly I have DELF B2 diploma), but I have not yet done the TEF, I will do it in February.
Can I entry and submit my express entry profile with only the IELTS and later include the results of the TEF (in order to get the second language points)? Would be possible to do this kind of update?