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
my ielts score is listening -8.0 , reading -6.5, writing -6.0, speaking-6.0 ,,,,plz tell me how much points i will get for english language
You are qualified for Canada Federal skilled worker application. But check fi you meet the requirements for education, age, work experience, funds etc
Hi
I got 7.0, 6.5, 6.5, and 6.5 for Listening, Reading, writing and speaking.
How many point can I expect as per new FSWP language rules.
Thanks in advance
Vijay
You are qualified for Canada Federal skilled worker application. But check fi you meet the requirements for education, age, work experience, funds etc
Hi,
I have been living in united kingdom for past 30 months, Before I came to UK I scored 7 in ILETS,
Listening 7.5
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Speaking 7.5
But this was three years ago after that I did postgraduate in UK and have been working for 1 year as well do. So, do I have to take an IELTS examination again or not ?
Regadrs,
Muhammad Tanveer
if your immigration need is for Uk you don’t need to do the ielts test since you already finished your postgraduate in the UK. If it is for Canada you need to take another English test. ielts reports must not be more than 2 years for Canada
Hello sir,
I got 7.5 in speaking and7 in each of writing listening and writing.can i take the total points as 20 wchich will be awarded differently for each module or the combination of 7.5 L and 6.5 in W,S and R is required to obtain 20 points
Please someone make iit clear to me
Hello
I have IELTS overall score 7, I am married and I am the principal applicant?
Should my spouse also have an IELTS certificate?
Thank you very much
Your wife needs the ielts report because it adds to your point for adaptability. having 7 points overall is very good but you must ensure that you scored a minimum of 6 in any of the 4 skills.
My wife’s English is very poor . I want to take my wife and 5 years old son with me to Canada . Is it mandatory that she also has to pass IELTS ?
Hi,
i will be really grateful if you please clarify me that my score is equal to CLB 7 and i do not need to retake it….
Listening : 7.5
Speaking : 6.5
Writing : 6
Reading : 5.5
and also i will be getting 1 extra point for achieving CLB 8 in Speaking and Listening.
Regards,
Furqan
Hi.. Anyone there??
I would like to now my English level. I had my ESL test last 2 month ago and my score in (Reading-6, Speaking-6,Writing-3,Listening-3) Could you let me know that how to convert in IELTS? Or is this good score for Federal skilled category? I am a Cabinet maker and my NOC is B category. Please let me know ASAP..
Thanks….
i think, in order to qualify for the FSWP we need to obtain a band score of 6 and up in the 4 modules. So, it is understood that once you get 6 below in any of the modules you need to retake the exam. acquiring 6 band score in the 4 modules, that is equivalent to 16 points if i’m not mistaken. 😉
I got
Listening 8
Reading 7.5
Writing 8
Speaking 7 in IELTS
Wats the total number of points I will get under federal skilled labor category
You are qualified for Canada Federal skilled worker application. But check if you meet the requirements for education, age, work experience, funds etc
Hi My ILETS Score is
Listening 7.0
Reading 6.5
Writing 5.5
Speaking 7.5
Overall 6.5
can you please help me understand my CBL equivalent
and also if i am Eligible under CEC Skill A class
My IELTS scores are: listening 6, reading 6, writing 6.5 & speaking 7.5 (overall score is 6.5)
. What is the Canadian Language Band level for this? Do i qualify to apply as a skilled worker with NOC 0601 in view?
You are qualified for Canada Federal skilled worker application. But check if you meet the requirements for education, age, work experience, funds etc
Hi my IELTS score is
Listening : 6.5
Reading : 7.0
Writing : 6.5
Speaking : 7.0
Overall : 7.0
Is this score sufficient for FSWP? Does this fall under CLB 7 or CLB 8?
If I need to get CLB 8 I need to retake IELTS again. But is it worth retaking IELTS again? Please let me know.
You are qualified for Canada Federal skilled worker application. But check if you meet the requirements for education, age, work experience, funds etc
Hello i would like to know if my spouse has to do the ilets exam as well and if yes what score is required from him inorder to be accepte ?
I need to know if academic is acceptable for canadian immigration under federal skilled worker category?
Canada accepts General Training Test Reports ONLY
Hi, I would like to know if an Academic score can be taken into consideration for the FSW program. I have recently returned from UK with a masters degree for which I took an academic IELTS. Do I have to take a general IELTS for immigration under the FSW category?
hello sir,
i got following bands in ielts
listening-6
reading -6
writing – 6.5
speaking-7
m i qualify pls tell me sir pls pls pls
Please message me in my inbox… thanks
Could you tell me what is the minimum requirement for spouse in IELTS. I, being the principal applicant have already secured 7 (listening), 7.5 (reading), 7.5 (writing) & 7.5 (speaking) with overall 7.5
She has 5.5 overall. Would it be okay or does she need to retake it for FSW program (Canada Immigration)?
Pls help! I am desperate to know
Regards,
Jahangir
Your results are very good. check your credentials and send them for evaluation if you have a foreign degree or diploma. age, education, work experience, ielts scores are huge factors to consider as well before applying.
your wife’s result is very good too
I got 5 overall band score im I qualified for immigration with my wife
Sir, i need 21 score in my IELTS exam , consulatnt told me if your spouse can do the IELTS as well.than 5 point will added in your points.and you only required 16 points.
Pls clarify.
if your wife meets the minimum of 4points in each of the 4 skills, 5 points will be given to you for adaptability and is not part of your ielts personal points. but it adds up. you must ensure that you score 6 points each in the 4 skills to get the minimum CLB 7 needed for FSW
Dear Sir / Madam,
My name is Paras Bagthalia, my nationality is INDIAN. I am in United Kingdom from Last 7 years and i have done my IELTS in 2005 and got 6 Bands.
I have stayed in English Speaking country for more then 7 Years, do i need to give IELTS for Canada Permanent Residency?
Please reply me as soon as you can.
Thanks in Advance.
Paras
you need to take the English test again for the general training report. and the report must not be more than 2 years old
Hi
I am applying for FSWP which is opening on 4th May 2013.
My IELTS score is
L 7.5
R 6.5
W 6.5
S 7
How many points I earn??
Thanks
If you are applying for the FSW category, your IELTS score should not be lower than 6 in all the four skills(Listening, reading, writing and Speaking). That is already a rule so if you have one score band that is below 6. YOU HAVE TO RETAKE IELTS! It’s quite disgusting because you have to pass through the eye of a needle before you can migrate to Canada… But.. try and try until you reach the required band. CHEERS!
And if your dependent falls under the low skilled category, he/she must take the IELTS too with a band score of 4 in all the skills. So if your score is 6 and above and your dependent is 4 in all the skills, CONGRATULATIONS! you made it to the FSW category..
Other factors as Education, age, work experience, funds for settlement are also important.
Hi,
My IELTS is
Listening: 6.5
Reading 7
Writing 6.5
Speaking 6.5
What are the points in CLB equivalency? Please reply.
if you sore in ILETS as
listening=6
Reading=6
Writing=6
speaking=7
so would you claim 16 points (4 point per ability) in language ability or 18 points ?(4 points each for reading, writing, reading and 6 points for listing as its equal to CLB 9)
Can any one help on clarfying above query
small correction:
so would you claim 16 points (4 point per ability) in language ability or 18 points ?(4 points each for reading, writing, listing and 6 points for speaking as its equal to CLB 9)
I took the IELTS exam just recently with the following bandscore: S- 7.5, L- 7.5, W-6.5 and R- 6.0 with an OBS of 7.0
Does anyone know how many points can i get for immigration to Canada? Thanks for any info’
You are qualified for Canada Federal skilled worker application. But check cic on-line if you meet the requirements for education, age, work experience, funds etc
hi abdel,
pls visit following site to get your req. info
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/language-testing.asp
hi i got my ielts
L 6.5
W 5.5
R 5.0
S 5.0
Am I qualified to apply for FSW in Canada?
No, threshold is 6 to be eligible.
Respected Sir,
I have a question that if my spouse is already settled in Canada then am i suppose to pass IELTS to join him in Canada?