Canadian Immigration
IELTS for Canadian Immigration
Take IELTS for PR (permanent residency): The language proficiency test accepted by the Canadian Government
IELTS was the first test to be recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Immigration Quebec as proof of English language proficiency for its immigration and citizenship programs.
Citizenship programs include:
- Express Entry
- Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
- Family sponsorship
- Caregivers
- Self-employed
Do you have questions about immigration or settling in Canada?
Our partners at Canada Visa have a free online assessment form which will help to determine the best immigration path for you. Once you have completed the form, Canada Visa will contact you to provide further help and answer any questions you may have.
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) – What are they?
Part of the process of applying to many of Canada’s immigration programs is to prove language ability. The Government of Canada uses Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) as a measure of English language ability. These CLBs are aligned to the band scores of IELTS for Canadian immigration.
We have created a handy calculator so that you can easily convert IELTS band scores to the equivalent CLB.
Most programs require that you have an IELTS band score in the General Training version of the test, but make sure you check with the immigration program specifications before you register for your IELTS test.
Find out more about CLB to IELTS
How can I improve my CLB score?
Because the CLBs are aligned to IELTS band scores, the higher IELTS band score you achieve, the more likely your CLB score will be higher. To improve your IELTS band score, visit our IELTS preparation page to get a variety of resources, including:
- An IELTS Prep App
- IELTS test advice webinars
- Sample question papers
- Practice activities