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Language Testing

The best way to provide proof of language skills is to take a language proficiency test given by an organization approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). If you do so, you will be able to see exactly how many points you will receive for the language factor according to your test results.

You Must:

  • Make arrangements for testing by an approved organization. You will have to pay the costs.
  • Include the results of your test with your immigration application.

What Happens Next:

  • You can use the equivalency charts to see exactly how many points you will earn based on your test results.
  • The test results will be used by CIC as conclusive proof of your language skills.
  • You can use language test results for one year from the time you took the test.


Approved Language Tests

You can arrange to take a language test from any of the following approved organizations:

English Tests

French Tests