Every year, Canada welcomes over 500,000 international students, and a startling 30% of them decide to apply for Canada PR (permanent residence) to work there. Not unexpected, is it?

 

Some of the big cities in the world, including Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are in Canada. However, it is a nation with a robust economy that offers overseas students a high standard of living. There are a few prerequisites that must be fulfill before applicant can begin the PR procedure, like achieving a certain IELTS score.

 

Canadian immigration officials accept the International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, as a measure of English proficiency. The IELTS exam conducted to determine an applicant’s eligibility for PR in India and costs INR 16,500. Minimum 6.0 to 8.0  Ielts score needed for permanent residence in Canada, depending on the immigration program and occupation. Four skills used to determine the score: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening.

 

It is a crucial component in the Canadian PR application process because it assesses language proficiency. Continue reading this article for more tips on how to get ready for the IELTS.

 

 IELTS overview  for Canada PR & Work Visa:

Obtaining IELTS test results is one of the first steps applicant may take to begin the process of obtaining a work visa and PR in Canada. There are typically two versions of the IELTS exam:

 

 

 

• IELTS Academic: If candidate intend to pursue further studies in any English-speaking nation, they must take this test.
• IELTS General Training: If applicant want to travel to an English-speaking nation for work or training.

General Training IELTS is a required for Canadian immigration. Candidate may need to obtain the minimal IELTS scores to be qualified.

 

 Minimum IELTS score to get a work permit and PR in Canada:

 

A Canada PR requires a minimum  overall IELTS score of 6.0. However, it varies greatly depending on the degree and job requirements. The proficiency in English is evaluate on the IELTS exam in four areas: Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Listening. Each IELTS subcategory’s points correlated with the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level.

The IELTS score requires for Canada PR, along with a brief comparison with the required minimum score for each language component. The table below illustrates how each CLB level relates to a particular set of IELTS individual component scores:

 

The CLB Level stipulated by work visa program or organization determines the minimum IELTS score needed for both PR and a work visa for Canada. 

 

Canada PR points calculator:

Through the express entry system, skilled immigrants can apply for permanent residence in Canada.

A minimum of 67 points must be obtained through the Express Entry System, which is based on six parameters. Among these, language ability is highly valued, as indicated below:

 

Factors	Score
Age	12
Qualifications	25
English Language	24
Work experience	15
Flexibility (Sibling+Spouse IELTS & so on)	10
Arranged employment in Canada	10

 

The express entry system has three major pathways:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
• Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTP)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

The IELTS band required for Canada PR differs with each of these programs as discussed below:

 

       1. Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP):

If English is official first language, applicant will receive the maximum points if CLB is 10 or higher and no points if it is 4 or lower.

For the Federal skilled worker program, the following CLB level and IELTS score requirements apply:

 

The minimum IELTS score needed for Canada PR is 6 in each component, and the Federal Skilled Worker Program requires a CLB level of 7.

 

       2.  Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTP):

The IELTS score required  for each CLB level for a work permit under the Federal Skilled Trades Program in Canada is below:

 

 

 

       3. Canadian Experience Class:

 

The Canadian Experience Class allows candidate, as an individual, to obtain appropriate occupations in accordance with the specified CLB levels to obtain a PR or work visa in Canada.

 

National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to identify and categorize jobs (occupations) based on the (TEER) Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities.

 

The following table shows the on different TEER categories:

 

Teer Categories	Occupation (Jobs)
Teer 0	Job in management
Teer 1	Jobs that need a university degree
Teer 2	Job that requires: a college degree 2 years or more of apprenticeship training, orpositions in supervisory roles
Teer 3	Job requires: Acollege degree,  Fewer than two years of apprenticeship training, or  More than six months of on-the-job training.
Teer 4	Jobs that typically need:   High school degree or a few weeks of work experience
Teer 5	Jobs that often require: No formal education and only a brief work demonstration

 

Also Read: How to get Canada PR?

 

The IELTS English proficiency test is one of the prerequisites for applications for a work permit and permanent residence. Depending on the immigration program or job, different IELTS scores is require; usually skilled immigrants are advise to get at least 6.0 in each band of the test.

Speak with DY specialists if applicant require any professional assistance with the visa application procedure and relocating to Canada.

 

FAQ

Q1. What is the minimal IELTS score needed to obtain a work permit in Canada?

Ans: A minimum score of 6.0 in each of the IELTS components is required to obtain work permit in Canada.

 

Q2. What is the Canada PR  IELTS score?

Ans: For Canada PR, an IELTS score of at least 6.0 each is needed.

 

Q3. When will my IELTS scores be available?

Ans: If candidate conduct online test, they will receive the results in 3–5 days, while results from paper tests are mailed in 13–14 days.

 

Q4. What is the meaning of ITA?

Ans:  The last stage of the Express Entry program is the Invitation to Apply (ITA), also known as the electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR).