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As per older Criteria of Canadian Immigration, points for language are very critical for future immigrants whose first language is not English. The applicants have to indicate in the visa application about the first ideal language of communication i.e. English or French. For the English language, the government recommends the applicant take the IELTS test.
Immigration points are rewarded on the basis of the score obtained by the applicant in the language test. For IELTS test, the applicant is required to appear for the general module of the IELETS and have to score the needed band in all the four modules of the IELTS test (Reading Writing, Speaking and Listening).
If the score in the IELTS lies between band 7.0 and 9.0, then 4 points for immigration will be awarded for that module. It is essential to note that the Canadian immigration points are awarded for each individual module not just the overall band and then added up. If score is between 5.0 to 6.9 points, two points will be awarded for Canadian immigration. If IELTS score is less than band 5.0, no immigration points are awarded for that module.
For example, an applicant will get the following points for the IELTS scores
Reading:
7.5 Band = 4 immigration points
Writing:
6.5 Band = 2 immigration points
Speaking:
7.0 Band = 4 immigration points
Listening:
5.5 Band = 2 immigration points
So, in this case, the overall points obtained in IELTS for the immigration application will be 12 out of maximum of 16 points.
Note: The correct acronym of International English Language Testing System is IELTS but some applicants erroneously spell it ilts, ielt, or ielets.
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For the IELTS writing and reading tests, there are two kinds of IELTS test i.e. ‘IELTS General Training’ and ‘IELTS Academic’. Always keep in mind that only the IELTS General Training tests are accepted for CIC and Canada Immigration purposes.
