How to Gain Eligibility for Canada PR with IELTS?

by Nationwide Visas Canada Immigration Services

Do you think you can feasibly survive in Canada without good linguistic skills? Think of it this way- ‘Can you handle your day-to-day tasks or conversate with people if you cannot speak the local language?’. It seems daunting, right? So, Canada being your new home country will ask you to attain a certain level of English or French proficiency to dwell easily as its resident. Fulfilling the language requirement is a mandatory step toward permanent residence and Canada CRS score eligibility. There are various tests available to prove your linguistic ability, but the IELTS exam is the most common and preferred one. You can also opt for CELPIP for the same and for the French language proficiency test you can give the TEF test and get eligible for different programs that lead to Canada PR. We are going to give you more insights into the role of IELTS in CRS scores for Canada PR.

How Important is IELTS to Attain Canada PR?

IELTS exam is the International English Language Testing System, and you must appear for a general exam for permanent residence as the purpose. Valid for two years, this test is important to even apply for Canada PR and also helps the new resident for easy dwelling in the country. You must be aware that a higher IELTS score improves overall Canada CRS score. But do you know that even one or two points in IELTS can make a difference in CLB i.e., Language Benchmark Score, which boosts your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply for Canada PR? A good language score does wonders for a profile of an applicant more than 30 years of age. As he or she is cutting down on the points in terms of their age, a high IELTS score can facilitate them in compensating and their Canada CRS score will not be hampered. Applicants with 7778 bands (Reading- 7, Speaking- 7, Writing- 7, and Listening- 8) will have a CLB score of 9, which is ideal to apply for Canada PR. However, the highest CLB score is 10 beginning from a scale of 1. Married applicants have an edge here as their spouse can also attempt the IELTS exam and add extra points to the CRS score. With 9 or higher CLB, the common law partner can help in adding 5 points to the Canada CRS score, which is great when the profile is lacking some points required to enter the Express Entry pool.

Attempting an IELTS exam soon? Follow these tips-

First things first, you should completely be familiar with the format even before you start preparing for the IELTS exam. People often dive deep into the preparation without having an idea about the format. They think doing it, later on, would be a good option, which is a common mistake made. This kind of practice for the IELTS exam often leaves people confused during the real examination day and candidates ask themselves was this in the test paper? Another important aspect of this exam is the time limit. So, never ever practice without a timer as on the exam day, you will be intimidated by the clock ticking in the reverse in front of you. If you already add pressure to your practice, then the actual exam day pressure will not scare you. This is how you will be able to answer all the questions in all the modules and enhance your chances of getting good bands in IELTS leading to a great Canada CRS score. From the very beginning do not underestimate the power of a good vocabulary, grammar, and spelling as these three are the baselines for a good IELTS exam attempt and score eventually. Those minor mistakes can cost you a band sometimes, which you cannot afford when your dream to live in Canada is at stake.

Feel free to contact us for more tips and tricks for IELTS General exam preparation and our experts will facilitate you with the best possible advice.