Posted on May 25 2024
Individuals applying for a Canada PR must write the IELTS General Training exam. The language proficiency test (IELTS) score adds additional points to the CRS Grid.
The IELTS exam is usually taken by candidates planning to go abroad for studies, work, or business. There are two types of IELTS based on the purpose of the candidates.
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Individuals applying for work, PR, or Business visa for an English-speaking country like Canada or the US must take this test. The exam is a mandatory requirement to assess the individual’s communication and confidence in native English-speaking environment.
The IELTS General Training exam consists of four parts:
The time and task breakdown of the IELTS General Training exam is mentioned below.
Paper |
No. of Questions |
Time |
Listening |
40 questions |
30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer time |
Reading |
40 questions |
60 minutes |
Writing |
2 Tasks |
60 minutes |
Speaking |
3 Parts |
11 - 14 minutes |
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The minimum score for IELTS General Training exam is 6.0 and the maximum is 8.0. The minimum score varies and is dependent on the immigration program chosen by the individual.
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