To be eligible, most of Canada’s Immigration programs require you to complete a language test.
The language test requirement is one of the crucial documents required to immigrate to Canada - and applies to the federal Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and a majority of other immigration programs.
Completing a language test is mandatory to demonstrate that you meet the language requirements of the immigration program you are applying to. In this post, we will be providing an overview of language tests for Canada Immigration.
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 12 immigration programs currently require candidates to take a language test to be eligible. These include:
Each program has different standards regarding the minimum score requirement that you must obtain on your language test to be eligible.
If you’re applying under any of the programs mentioned above, you must:
After you take the test, IRCC will verify the test results with a regulatory testing body to provide your language skills. At this time, your next steps will depend on whether or not you are applying for a program managed under the Express Entry Program, i.e., FSWP, FSTP, or CEC.
In both these cases, your test results used to immigrate to Canada will only be considered valid if they are less than two years old when you apply for Canada PR visa.
At present, IRCC accepts five different language tests in total. Three for English and two for French. These include:
English
French
The Canada Immigration programs mentioned above have minimum language score requirements - but they are all not the same. The score you must achieve will depend on the program you choose to apply for. Many of these programs operate on a point-based system such as Express Entry’s CRS Score Calculator. Points are awarded based on different factors including Age, Education, and Work Experience, in addition to Language Proficiency.
Our advice is to give it your best. If you are not satisfied with your results or are not able to achieve the minimum language score - you can re-take the language test as many times as you want.
The process of immigrating to Canada can sometimes be a complex and time-consuming challenge. If you’re having trouble, seek a quick free consultation from the Canada immigration consultants at Nationwide Visas.
Get a free consultation session. Call us@ +91 92 92 92 92 81 or email us at info@nationwidevisas.com.
Good Luck!
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