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Language skills are an important factor in the selection process. Points are given for your ability in one or both of Canada's official languages, English and French.
- Points for Language Avilities >>>
- How to Document Your Language Abilities >>>
- Approved Language Tests >>>
1. Points for Language Proficiency
You can get points based on your ability to read, write, listen to and speak English and French.
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Speak |
Listen |
Read |
Write |
High Proficiency *1
IELTS:7.0-9.0 / CELPIP:4H-6 / TEF:Level 5-6 |
4 or 2
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4 or 2
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4 or 2
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4 or 2
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Moderate Proficiency
IELTS:5.0-6.9 / CELPIP:3H-4L / TEF:Level 4 |
2
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2
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2
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2
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Basic Proficiency *2
IELTS:4.0-4.9 / CELPIP:2H-3L / TEF:Level 3
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1
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1
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1
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1
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No Proficiency
IELTS:0-3.9 / CELPIP:0-2L / TEF:Level 0-2 |
0
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0
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0
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0
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*1 Two points each ability for High proficiency in second official language.
*2 Maximum of only two points in total for basic proficiency. |
2. How to Document Your Language Abilities
There is two options to provide conclusive proof of language skills by;
- Taking a language test
The best way to provide proof of language skills
is to take a language proficiency test given by an organization
approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). See the section below.
- Providing other written documentation
If you choose not to take a test, you have to submit the written explanation and documentation which include;
- a written submission explaining your training in English or French
- an explanation of how you commonly use English or French
- official documentation of education in English or French
- official documentation of work experience in English or French
3. Approved Language Tests
You can arrange to take a language test from any of the following
approved organizations. You have to pay the costs. You can use language test results for one year from the time you took the test.
English Tests
French Tests
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