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Hi. I'm currently completing the forms to apply for citizenship, and I'm not sure if I need to sit a test or not for English.
Do my O levels and GCSE's exempt me from taking a test ? Or do I need A level or a degree. Not sure if they are acceptable.
I had to take an lpi test to get my real estate license but that exam doesn't count for this so would need to take another.

If my school exams are ok then it will save me a few moths of waiting until I can get in to sit one.

Cheers.

Ling_Noi

Unfortunately everyone needs to take the IELTS. GCSE English doesn't count as they don't provide accurate enough score.

IELTS will give CIC an indication of all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. You need a score of at least 6 in all skills to get points.

If you are native English speaker it should be relatively easily to gain top marks in all skills. That being said I would still study for the exam as it's an easy 24 points on your application (if you are applying for FSW).

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigra...ge-testing.asp

Former Lancastrian

2. Language Proof if you are 18-54 years of age

Select one of the following types of proof to submit with your application:
Proof of completion of secondary or post-secondary education in French or English includes:

A diploma or transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary school indicating the successful completion of a program, in Canada or abroad. or
A diploma or certificate from a secondary or post-secondary school indicating successful graduation, in Canada or abroad.
Note:You must have successfully finished a secondary or post-secondary program in English or French. A single course done in English or French does not meet the requirement. The diploma, certificate or transcript should be in English or French. The document must clearly show that the program was completed with English or French as the language of instruction. If the original document is not in English or French then you must also include a letter in English or French from the institution indicating that the language of instruction was in English or French along with a translation of the original document.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa....asp#CIT0002e4

Ling_Noi

Ignore my post. I was assuming PR requirements would be the same as those for citizenship.

Strange that citizenship requirements are more lax than PR.

christmasoompa

Although for the sake of anybody reading, IELTS isn't required for all PR applications either.

HTH.

Ling_Noi

Those fluent in french I'm assuming?

christmasoompa

No. Most PR routes don't require IELTs, out of the 50+ only a handful need IELTS.

HTH.

Ling_Noi

Oh right.

I was referring to FSW PR. I should have been clear on that.