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Posted on May 25 2024

Which IELTS exam for Canada PR?

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Updated May 25 2024

Which IELTS exam for Canada PR?

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.

 

  • IELTS Academic:An individual who is planning to study abroad must write the IELTS academic exam. This exam assesses the English-language proficiency of the individual at the academic level to study for graduation or work in a professional setting as a teacher or doctor.
  • IELTS General Training:An individual planning to go abroad for work or business must write an IELTS general exam. This exam assesses the individual’s proficiency, confidence, and comfort level while communicating in English in daily situations in a native English-speaking environment.​

 

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What is the IELTS General Training Exam?

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.

 

What is the pattern of the IELTS General Exam?

The IELTS General Training exam consists of four parts:

 

  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking

 

 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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What is the minimum score for the IELTS General Training exam?

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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