If your next plans include emigrating to Canada or applying for an economy class residence, keep in mind that from the following year there will be a new language test for the assessment of applications for immigration or citizenship.

Recently, the department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) authorized a new language test for those wishing to emigrate to the North American continent.

The IRCC said these new tests can be implemented from 2023 twice a year; at the beginning and in the middle.

This means that the English proficiency test IELTS Yes CELPIP and French EFT Yes TCFThey will no longer be the only options.

Do I need a language test to immigrate to Canada?

Language accreditation tests, in English or French, are a mandatory part of the immigration process to Canada. The grades required depend on the program applicants are applying for, whether it is a study, work or permanent residency visa.

These tests are taken to demonstrate your communication skills in either of Canada’s two official languages, English or French. People between the ages of 18 and 54 are those who must accredit a language test or demonstrate their proficiency in any other way approved by IRCC.

What language tests are authorized by IRCC?

Until this year, the institutions authorized to apply the English proficiency exam were; IELTS Yes CELPIP and for the French language EFT Yes TCF.

These exams assess the four communication skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

For some provincial immigration programs, high scores are not required and can range from 4 points on the Canadian Language Benchmark Scale (CLLC). However, to apply for a healthcare work visa, a minimum of 7 CLB is required.

It is important to note that it is not mandatory to have accreditation of both languages ​​(English and French), one of them is more than enough, as long as the exams are authorized by one of the institutions. approved by IRCC.

Future plans

Given the growing demand for this type of test, the IRCC is looking to develop and improve actions to improve the language designation framework in order to streamline the process.

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