IF IELTS Score is just basic, but the pass mark is more than 67?

[New Horison]

Hi,

I assessed myself with the basic IELTS score, but the total point is more than 67. So DO I HAVE TO EXPECT TO SUBMIT THE HIGHER SCORE OF IELTS FOR SINGAPORE HIGH COMMISSION? I have a brother in Canada, I am looking for an arranged employment there.

Please help me with this matter!! Many Thanks!

[Leon]

You should take the IELTS to prove that you have basic knowledge if you are claiming it.  Otherwise they might give you no points for language.

[New Horison]

Hi Leon,

Actually, I did register to take the IELTS test at the end of this month, but I am still nervous about that because I haven't done this test before. Is it ok if they give me Zero point of Language with more than 67 points totally?

Thanks Leon

[Leon]

If you have enough points without it, you should be fine, you can see at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EG74.asp that you would need to have score of 4.0 or higher on IELTS to get some points.  If you have a score of 4.0 to 4.9 on only 1 category, you could get 1 point.  If you get between 4.0 and 4.9 in every category, you could get 4 points.

[New Horison]

Thanks, Leon.

What's wrong if one ability is lower than 4.0? Is it still OK? I meant, for example, that Listening is 3.0- Speaking is 4.0-Reading is 4.0-Writing is 4.0. Please give me your opinion, Leon!

[Leon]

Yeah, you just can't claim a point for your score that is lower than 4.  If you have 3,4,4,4 you could get 3 points for English.

[New Horison]

Hi Leon,

It is clear to me, Leon.

How about your case? Have you arrived in Canada yet?
 Cheers!