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IELTS Exam | IELTS Testing Centers
As a courtesy to our esteemed clients, the following link and information is provided to help applicants register for the International English Language Testing Service or IELTS exam.
The IELTS exam is the only exam allowed by both Quebec and Federal programs to assess English Language proficiency. It should be taken for most immigration programs including the Federal Skilled Worker if you are claiming points based on your English language abilities. Quebec-based immigration streams also accept the IELTS format, however the Quebec program does not assess proficiency in "writing" and "reading".
To view IELTS Testing Centers in the United States, please click here.
When you are filing under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, use the following chart to assess your points.
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use the following table to determine how many points you will be awarded for your test scores with the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): | ||||
| Test results for each ability | ||||
| Speaking | Listening | Reading (General Training) | Writing (General Training) | Level Points (per ability) |
| 6.5 - 9.0 | 7.5 - 9.0 | 6.5 - 9.0 | 6.5 - 9.0 | High First official language: 4 points; Second official language: 2 points |
| 5.5 - 6.0 | 5.5 - 7.0 | 5.0 - 6.0 | 5.5 - 6.0 | Moderate Either official language: 2 points |
| 4.0 - 5.0 | 4.5 - 5.0 | 3.5 - 4.5 | 4.0 - 5.0 | Basic Either official language: 1 point (maximum of 2) |
| Less than 4.0 | Less than 4.5 | Less than 3.5 | Less than 4.0 | No or 0 |
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