Open doors to Canada with IELTS, To gain a Canadian visa, you will need to demonstrate your English abilities to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
IELTS is one of the world’s most popular high-stakes English language tests, with over 3 million tests taken in the past year. And it’s the English test of choice for educational organizations, professional associations and employers across Canada. In fact, all universities and colleges in Canada accept IELTS, as well as all professional associations that have set minimum language requirements for professional registration.
Find out the test results required for your visa to Canada.
What score do you need?
The IELTS score you need depends on the requirements of your visa, and the organization where you plan to study or work.
Find out who accepts IELTS and check the score required.
IELTS assesses your English proficiency on a scale from 1–9 in four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You have a choice of two tests – IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training – depending on the requirements set by the organization where you plan to work or study.
Find a test date
You can take an IELTS test in more than 150 locations across Canada. There is a test center in each province’s capital city and in many regional cities.
Prepare for your test
Preparing for your test is an important part of the process. Take advantage of our free resources to help improve your language and communication skills. Download the Information for Candidates booklet (PDF, 1,021KB), and check out the sample test questions online.
You can also order Official IELTS Practice Materials which include samples of past Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking sections, complete with sample answers and examiner comments. You can also purchase these practice materials from local test centers.
Are you a native English speaker?
Native English speakers are also strongly advised to prepare for the IELTS test. It is easy to feel overconfident about the test when you have been using English all your life. But, if you want to achieve the best possible score for your test, you need to familiarize yourself with the test format. You can also access preparation materials to ensure you are ready for test day.
The IELTS Academic test is suitable for entry to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and also for professional registration purposes. It assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training in an environment where English language is used, and reflects some of the features of language used in academic study
Professional registration
In most countries where English is the main language of communication, evidence of acceptable English language skills is a prerequisite for applicants and international graduates seeking professional registration. Required proficiency levels vary between organizations, professions, by country and by jurisdiction. It is up to individual professional registration bodies to determine the IELTS band score and version of the test (Academic or General Training) they require.
The General Training version of IELTS measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context and the tasks and texts reflect both workplace and social situations.
This is the version of the test usually required for vocational training, for example in the construction, hospitality and leisure, and tourism industries.
We trust IELTS to give us a benchmark of English language ability. Though we accept other English language tests, we assess them by comparing directly with the required IELTS score.
Senior Student Recruitment Officer, SAC – The Scottish Agricultural College IELTS provides a reliable and internationally accessible means for doctors coming from overseas to demonstrate their language proficiency before they start work.
Test format
The IELTS test assesses your abilities in listening, reading, writing and speaking – in less than three hours.
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There are two types of IELTS test: Academic and General Training. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections differs depending on which test you take.
The Listening, Reading and Writing sections of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them.
The Speaking section, however, can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests. Your test center will advise.
The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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Canada's First Official IELTS Testing Centre
IELTS is a test developed by the world’s leading experts in language assessment on four key English language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. It is designed to assess the language ability of people who aim to study, work, immigrate and integrate an English-speaking environment.
Global Recognition
IELTS - The International English Language Testing System is:
The world’s most popular English proficiency test, with
3 million tests taken in 2017;
Recognized by over 10000 organizations worldwide, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies;
Administered in over 1200 locations in over 140 countries.
Accepted and Trusted in Canada
IELTS is the preferred high stakes English language test in Canada. Trusted by over 350 Canadian organizations, it was the first test to be recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Immigration Quebec as proof of English language proficiency for Express Entry (Skilled Immigrants), Quebec-selected skilled workers, Provincial Nominee etc.
2 Versions of IELTS to Meet All Purposes
With IELTS, you can go anywhere in Canada, and beyond.
IELTS Academic: If you want to study at university, at an undergraduate or postgraduate level, or join a professional association where English is a prerequisite.
IELTS General: If you want to apply for Express Entry or any other immigration program in order to establish anywhere in Canada.
For more information, visit: ielts.org
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