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Prepared
by Alicia Backman-Beharry
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Proof of language
proficiency
Skilled workers must show that they will be able to become
economically established in Canada. One important factor that will
be considered is your proficiency in the English and or the French
language. You can obtain a maximum of 24 points based on your
proficiency listening, speaking, reading and writing in English and
or French. You must specify which is your first official language
and which is your second official language in Canada.
What methods are available to prove language proficiency?
You can either have your language ability assessed by a designated
organization or you can submit other written evidence of your
proficiency.
Designated Organizations
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has designated three
organizations to assess a skilled worker’s language proficiency
according to the Canadian Language Benchmarks or the Standards
linguistiques Canadiens. Results of the assessment by these
organizations will be considered conclusive evidence of your
language proficiency. You are responsible for paying for the tests
and arranging to take the tests.
The two English testing organizations are:
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): http://www.ielts.org/
• CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program):
http://www.ares.ubc.ca/CELPIP/index.html
The French testing organization is:
• TEF (Test d’Evaluation de Français): http://www.fda.ccip.fr/
Other written evidence of proficiency
You are responsible for providing strong written evidence to
establish that you meet the language benchmarks. Immigration
officers will not interview you to assess your language proficiency.
Instead, an immigration officer will award you points based purely
on the written evidence that you submit.
Unless English or French is your native language and you can
demonstrate significant training, education and work experience in
that language, it is advisable to have your language ability
assessed by a designated organization.
If you would like assistance with making an application for
permanent residence please feel free to contact us by email at:
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