Canada offers many opportunities for skilled immigrants who are proficient in both English and French. Being able to communicate well in both languages is better and gives you a competitive edge over someone who speaks only one language. There is no age limit for bilingual Bachelor and master’s degree holders. The official languages of Canada are both English and French and applicants get language points based on their language proficiency demonstrated by doing accepted language tests. One can opt for either English or French to be the first official language and vice-versa to be the second official language. Thus, a person who is bilingual with both English and French skills, can opt between the two languages depending on which combination contributes to a better score.
Express entry – Approved Language Tests – English
- IELTS – General Training (International English Language Testing System)
- CELPIP – General Test (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program)
Express entry – Approved Language Tests – French
- TEF Canada (Test d’évaluation de français)
- FCF Canada (Test de connaissance du français)
Validity of Language Tests
All tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result. They must be valid on the day an applicant applies for permanent residence and the lock-in date is the date of submission.
Language Level based on Test Results
Points for language proficiency are given based on language levels in comparison with
- Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) or
- Niveaux de competence linguistique canadiens (NCLC)
FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM
1) CELPIP
(i) G AS FIRST OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
| CLB Level CELPIP |
| 7 |
| 8 |
| 9 |
| 10 and above |
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| Points per ability |
| 4 |
| 5 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
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(ii) G AS SECOND OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
| CLB Level CELPIP |
| 5 and above |
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2) IELTS
(i) General AS FIRST OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
| CLB Level |
| 7 |
| 8 |
| 9 |
| 10 and above |
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| Listening |
| 6.0 – 7 |
| 7.5 |
| 8 |
| 8.5 – 9 |
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| Points per ability |
| 4 |
| 5 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
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(ii) General AS SECOND OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
| CLB Level CELPIP |
| 5 and above |
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3) TEF CANADA
(i) FIRST OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
| CLB Level |
| 7 |
| 8 |
| 9 and above |
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| Speaking (Expression Orale) |
| 310 – 348 |
| 349 – 370 |
| 371 + |
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| Listening (Comprehension orale) |
| 249 – 279 |
| 280 – 297 |
| 298+ |
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| Reading (Comprehension de l’écrit) |
| 207 – 232 |
| 233 – 247 |
| 248+ |
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| Writing (Expression Ecrite) |
| 310 – 348 |
| 349 – 370 |
| 371+ |
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(ii) SECOND OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
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| Speaking (Expression Orale) |
| 226 -371 |
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| Listening (Comprehension orale) |
| 181 -298 |
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| Reading (Comprehension de lécrit) |
| 151 – 248 |
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| Writing (Expression Ecrite) |
| 226 -371 |
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4) TCF CANADA
(i) AS FIRST OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
| CLB Level |
| 7 |
| 8 |
| 9 and above |
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| Speaking (Expression Orale) |
| 10 – 12 |
| 12 – 13 |
| 14 + |
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| Listening (Comprehension orale) |
| 458 – 502 |
| 503 – 522 |
| 523+ |
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| Reading (Comprehension de l’écrit) |
| 453 – 498 |
| 499 – 523 |
| 524+ |
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| Writing (Expression Ecrite) |
| 10 – 11 |
| 12 – 13 |
| 14+ |
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(ii) AS SECOND OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
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| Speaking (Expression Orale) |
| 6+ |
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| Listening (Comprehension orale) |
| 369 – 397 |
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| Reading (Comprehension de lécrit) |
| 375 – 405+ |
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| Writing (Expression Ecrite) |
| 6+ |
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