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Proficiency in English or French, the two official languages of Canada, is a mandatory criterion which every candidate must meet for migrating to Canada. The proficiency has to be proved with the results of a recognized language test. For English language, there are two language tests recognized by the government of Canada, which are IELTS General Training and CELPIP. While submitting an application for Canada immigration under Express Entry or the Provincial Nominee Program or any other federal/provincial immigration program, the candidate must produce the results of either of these tests to prove their language proficiency.
However, as most of the countries had imposed social distancing and lock-down measures in the wake of corona-virus pandemic, immigration candidates had been finding it difficult to attend the English language tests in the past few months as most of the test centres were closed down. Now, as the governments have eased the lock-down restrictions, immigration candidates may attend IELTS and CELPIP exams.
The test centres have put in place extra measures to ensure the health and safety of the candidates as well as the administrators. The venues are regularly cleaned, use of masks and gloves is made mandatory and social distancing is strictly followed in test rooms.
English language tests for Canada immigration
The IELTS General Training exams are available in 89 countries including India, the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. At the same time, CELPIP test is available in six countries including India, the United Arab Emirates and Canada.
IELTS test centres in India
Those who are planning to write IELTS exam may find the nearest test centre on IELTS website. Click on this link. The IELTS operators have specifically asked test takers not to attend the test, if they have come in to contact with anybody who had been exposed to COVID-19, or those who have cough, fever or shortness of breath. The candidates may also have to meet additional requirements depending on the region. If a candidate is unable to attend the test on a previously decided date owing to reasons related to COVID-19, they may contact IELTS authorities for either transferring the test to a later date or a refund of money.
Start the preparations for Canada immigration
The Canada immigration system is fast recovering from the COVID-19 crisis. The resumption of IELTS and CELPIP will help more candidates to apply for immigration. Similarly, the all-program Express Entry draws have returned so that more candidates stand a chance to receive Invitations to Apply for permanent residence in Canada in the days to come.
So those who are planning to migrate to Canada may attend the English language test and submit the Canada immigration application now, so that unnecessary delays in the application process can be avoided. A good score in language test will help you get more points and thus increase your chances of migrating to Canada.
To know more about English language test and other requirements for Canada immigration, contact the expert immigration consultants of CanApprove now!
