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.
Good day!
I’m Stephanie from Philippines. My husband and I were applying for Permanent Residence at Manitoba Canada. I want to know if what is the passing score/band on IELTS exam. We have relatives in Manitoba Canada. They said that I’m the only one who need to take IELTS exam because I’m the Principal Applicant I’ve graduated Bachelor of Information Technology while my husband is only vocational course..Is it ok that im the only one will take eilts exam???Is it ok that my husband will not take exam for ielts?? We have our application already and some requirements. The only thing we need is my language proficiency but im worried about the passing score and about the case of my husband..
Please kindly reply…
Any feedback from you is greatly appreciated….
Thank you so much…
steph
Good Day!
I’m being sponsored by my husband to be with him in AB, Canada. In time, I also would like to practice my profession as a nurse in their. I would like to know if there’s a need for me to take IELTS?
For the sponsorship application, no. For qualifying for a nursing license, yes. Best to get in touch with the regulatory body for RN’s for license requirements.
Hi,
Would you please tell me what type of IELTS test(general/academic) is required
For LMO to Alberta NOC 6611 category D?
Thanks
Hi there,
You can direct your question to one of our licensed consultants to answer your question. Please note that each question is $20.
https://www.cicsimmigration.com/services/payment/
CICS Team
i have my master of arts degree in english from pakistan do i need to take third party test for citizenship application
If you can show proof that your education was done in English, then they should accept it.
Dear sir/madam,
i got the bandscore overall 5.0 my L-5.0,R-4.5,W-5.0,S-5.5 ….It is possible to find work in canada?Can i ask the bandscore in canada for working?
Yours faithfully,
Amparo
You first need a job offer from a Canadian company before you can apply for a work permit. This job offer should be validated by the Canadian government. The process is called Labour Market Opinion.
Best,
CICS Team
Hello, I need an advise in this forum:
I will apply for Canadian citizenship soon. I have a concern on language proof. I have done my Bachelor degree (hons) in Management from Dhaka University Bangladesh. My certificate and transcript (mark sheet) is issued in english. But CIC website says that the degree courses has to be in english.
My question is, I have studied my subject’s courses in english as subject like Management is only taught in english but it is not written in the certificate. Any advise that my degree certificate will be accepted by CIC?
From our experience, it will most likely not be approved. We recommend that you write the English test.
CICS Team
sir please sponser me i have 6 band
No one can sponsor you. It doesn’t work that way. We are available for consultation to give you a better understanding of how Canadian immigration works.
CICS Team
I am applying for citizenship and my scores in ILETS were:
Listening: 3.5
reading:3.0
writing:4.0
speaking:7.0
overall: 4.5
would those results be enough or should I take it again??
or is there any phone number I can call to figure this out ?
I am undergraduate in a toronto university. I have done GCE (Ordinary Level) and GCE (Advanced Level) Edexcel and Cambridge examinations. Do I need to do have any other language proof when applying for Canadian citizenship?
Good afternoon,
I am a Canadian, however, I have a Mexican friend who has worked in Canada for 5 years as a mechanic with approved work permits. He just recently completed his IELTS exam and got a band score of 4. what is the next step?? Permanent Residency?? Or can he apply for Canadian citizenship?? So many steps to this process.
Thanks for the help =)
I,Have a 6 year canadian experience of indian cook, now I have a lmo from restaruant alberta, I apply for work permit from india, so I need ilets test or not
sir i had completed my study in 2012 then i gave ielts exam in next year and got 5.5 bands tell me sir
am i eligiblefor canadian study visa
thanks
It depends on the school and program’s criteria for entrance criteria. Most university require 6.5 for entrance, but you must look at that in order to find out.
Hello..
I have done my bachelor’s degree in english language in back home. In canada I did part time trade course for 6 month. So still do I need clb, ielts…test to get my citzenship.now I am permanant resident for 3 years in canada
You must show proof that your program was in English. Have a look at the Citizenship guide for more info.
I am a PR and came to Canada as Federally Skilled Worker. I was the main applicant for FSW and my wife the secondary applicant. I had given IELTS as the main applicant. Now I and my wife are applying for citizenship. Does my wife need to give her language proof also, or my language proof is good enough.
Thanks.
She does.
When I submitted my Permanent Residence I took IELTS and the result is 6.5. Can I use the same result in filing my Citizenship
Yes.
Sir!!!
I am trying to apply for federal skilled Work experience Visa now i get my IELTS resul as under
Listening 5.5
Reading 5
Writing 6
Speaking 6.5
Overall 6 bans
Am i eligible?as my all documents R ready and m try for Finance and analyst category. Plz advise Fast.
Thank You
i am done the diploma in electronics and communication engg and 2 year experience
I have done my diploma in ECE
I have 2 years experience
I have 5 bands in speaking and 4.5 listening
age 25
but you must look at that in order to find out.
Sir i want to knw i have been nominated recently under family member category from saskatchewan my noc fall in A .AS I have been GIVEN NOC1111 in my nomination sir plz tell me tht i have 6 bands in ielts will it be acceptable to federal??? Plaz let me knw waiting ur kind reply
Hi Sir,
I am currently working in Canada for last 22 months on work permit. I have completed my Master’s degree (MCA) in India (In English). Still do I need go for IELTS test for appling the PR ? if yes can you please help me what are minimum score i need to score
Thanks in advance
Sir,
I was going through the application guide ( http://novascotiaimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/FINAL_RLMD_stream_April_2014.pdf ) which says –
If your first language is not English or French, the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration requires all applicants in the Regional Labour Market Demand stream to submit written proof, explanation or language testing results demonstrating that a minimum standard of CLB/NCLC Level 5 has been met, which consists of meeting the
minimum levels for each competency listed below.
Written proof or explanation may be verified by one or more of the following:
Educational transcripts or other documentation indicating English or French as the principal language of instruction.
Employment history and references indicating English or French as the principal language of communication.
I have studied in English medium throughout, and have worked with software companies where the mode of communication was English. Do I still need to take up IELTS?
Sure. If you can show proof of it.
Hi there,
As I compeleted 3 years living in Canada, me and my family are about to apply for Canadian citizenship, and I have my english 12 with C result. My question is if my Emglish 12 is approval for being a citizen in Canada and furthermore, I have graduated from highschool recently.
I just want to know when came to Canada thru skilled workers, I have submitted my IELTS test form with band of 6.5. Do I still need the IELTS test for applying Canadian Citizenship.
If your IELTS is less than 2 years old, then it’s valid.
I have a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from top 5 universities in US with a Bachelor’s in India in Civil Engineering. I had been in same field (inclusive of education) for 12 years. I had given TOEFL (2006). Can I get a Waiver?
I am planing to apply for Skilled Labor PR for Canada (opened may 1-4, 2014). I dont have enough time to write the exam even if I want to. Please guide if should I file the application or not?
Thanks in advance.
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
Hi,
I done my CELPIP-LS test ,and my score is enough to get Canadian Citizenship.So should I send any other secondary or post-secondary school certificate with my application or CELPIP test results are enough?
Hi,
My wife is the principle applicant under FSW Permanent Resident and she has taken the ielts with an overall band of 6.5.
I was a student in the USA for 3.5 years and I also have a ” Transport Canada – Aviation Document Booklet ” which says I am ” English Proficient “.
Should I take ielts too?
If you want the 5 points, then you should. However, you don’t have to.
thank you!!
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
Hi, i submitted my application in June 2013 and was returned as the cap got filled. My ielts expire Jan 2014. When the new cap was announced i have re-registered for ielts and the earliest available date is June 2014. Can i submit my expired ielts and attach and explanation note to support my reason to? Pls advise. Thx
No. They would not accept it.
I have completed my 2 years Master’s degree in USA. I’m working in a software company for last 6 months. Do I have to provide the proof of language proficiency?
I am applying for Canadian immigration .however I have a 4 yr undergrad degree from uni of Toronto
Do I need to have the ielts test taken to proof my English. I already did a test in 2011 which was high in numbers
Everyone must do the IELTS. You will need IELTS General that is less than 2 years old.