English requirements for citizenship
Jun 25th 2018, 3:04 pm
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English requirements for citizenship
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My degree, despite being from an English university, does not state that that it was taught in English and I'm unable to get another copy of my IELTS.
I've requested a letter from my university stating the degree was taught in english.
Will this be enough to satisfy CIC?
I'm honestly baffled that they don't have the original IELTS certificate on file from my PR application...
- Became PR in 2015
- Completed IELTS as part of that application
- Applying for citizenship this month
You may send a transcript, diploma or certificate showing that you graduated from a secondary school or from a post-secondary program in Canada or abroad. These materials must show that the program was in English or French. A single course in an official language is not enough to meet this requirement.
I've requested a letter from my university stating the degree was taught in english.
Will this be enough to satisfy CIC?
I'm honestly baffled that they don't have the original IELTS certificate on file from my PR application...
Jun 25th 2018, 3:53 pm
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
Background
My degree, despite being from an English university, does not state that that it was taught in English and I'm unable to get another copy of my IELTS.
I've requested a letter from my university stating the degree was taught in english.
Will this be enough to satisfy CIC?
I'm honestly baffled that they don't have the original IELTS certificate on file from my PR application...
- Became PR in 2015
- Completed IELTS as part of that application
- Applying for citizenship this month
My degree, despite being from an English university, does not state that that it was taught in English and I'm unable to get another copy of my IELTS.
I've requested a letter from my university stating the degree was taught in english.
Will this be enough to satisfy CIC?
I'm honestly baffled that they don't have the original IELTS certificate on file from my PR application...
Jun 25th 2018, 3:56 pm
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
Expired IELTS submitted as part of a PR application are okay for citizenship but you do need the certificate.
Jun 25th 2018, 4:14 pm
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
Expired certificates are accepted.
Apparently new degrees contain this information but mine didn’t.
Apparently new degrees contain this information but mine didn’t.
Jun 25th 2018, 4:17 pm
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
Try asking for a letter from the University. If all this is too much hassle, just sit CELPIP LS. It may be simpler and less risky for you.
Jun 25th 2018, 5:47 pm
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
To be fair, if it’s a British university, located in the UK then it’s obvious it will be a program in English.
Jun 25th 2018, 5:52 pm
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Well that's what you'd logically think. But remember StinkyPup's experience.
Jun 25th 2018, 7:12 pm
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
There's several posts on this forum of people being rejected after sending their Masters' or PhD without a specific referral to the language used in teaching.
Jun 25th 2018, 7:26 pm
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
Jun 25th 2018, 7:33 pm
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
In hindsight I should have copied that and the police certificates as they are now both being requested again.
Jun 25th 2018, 8:27 pm
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
It’s possible as mentioned above that IELTS may have a copy on file or at least your test number
Jun 25th 2018, 8:40 pm
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
The bottom line is it depends how risk averse you are and how much hassle it is to obtain extra documentation of your degree/IELTS. If you want to remove all risk/uncertainty/worry, you could consider sitting CELPIP LS (Listening and Speaking). If you can tolerate a level of uncertainty submit the degree certificate (and letter testifying to language of instruction if you get it).
Jun 26th 2018, 5:55 am
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
It was rejected originally because it didn't state that the program was taught in English. He had to get something from the University to show that.
You can read all about it by using the links in my post here: Native English speaker needing an English test?
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Jun 26th 2018, 9:39 am
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Re: English requirements for citizenship
I don’t anticipate this for quite a while as I’m still awaiting my PR but my aviation licenses show my English assessment as ELP6 ( the highest level). Anyone know if this is of any use?
