Quick Question on Citizenship Language Criteria

[mr.maple]

Hi Folks

I am applying Citizenship for my Wife , 6yr old Daughter and myself.

I have completed IELTS test in 2013 July for PR application and got and average 6.0 score. My wife doesn't take an English test yet.( She did Bachelor in Technology in India and working in CIBC, Canada now )

- Is IELTS score 6 is acceptable for my application.
- Do my wife need to take IELTS exam or which exam she need to take ?

Appreciate any response on this!

Thanks
Mahesh

 

[Goku]

Hi Folks

I am applying Citizenship for my Wife , 6yr old Daughter and myself.

I have completed IELTS test in 2013 July for PR application and got and average 6.0 score. My wife doesn't take an English test yet.( She did Bachelor in Technology in India and working in CIBC, Canada now )

- Is IELTS score 6 is acceptable for my application.
- Do my wife need to take IELTS exam or which exam she need to take ?

Appreciate any response on this!

Thanks
Mahesh

Answers to your question as highlighted in Blue below:

Language Requirement

1. 1. All applicants 18-54 years of age MUST submit proof that demonstrates adequate knowledge of English or French (even if your first language is English or French). If you are 18-54 years of age and unable to demonstrate that you have the necessary English or French language ability due to a medical condition, this requirement may be waived. You must submit supporting evidence with your application.
      
      If you do not have proof of language proficiency or the language level needed, you can take a government-funded language program to help you improve your language skills to get a certificate at a level of CLB/NCLC 4.
      
      Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens level 4 is considered “Basic Proficiency” and means an individual can:
      
      • take part in short, everyday conversations about common topics
      • understand simple instructions, questions and directions
      • use basic grammar, including simple structures and tenses and show that you know enough common words and phrases to answer questions and express yourself
      Choose one of the following types of language proof to submit with your application:
      
      1. Results from a third-party language test
         
         Your language test result must be equal to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB/NCLC)/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens level 4 or higher in speaking and listening. If you did the test in the past for immigration or citizenship purposes, we will accept the results even if it has expired.
         
         Examples of third-party tests include:
         
         • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General Test (CELPIP-G) or the CELPIP-General LS (listening and speaking).
           • If you took the test after April 1, 2014, you must have a score of level 4 or higher in listening and speaking.
           • If you took the test before April 1, 2014, you must have a score of 2H or higher (i.e., 3L, 3H, 4L, 4H, 5L, or 5H) in listening and speaking.
         • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), general training, not the academic version You must have a score of:
           • 4.0 or higher in speaking and
           • 4.5 or higher in listening. (Note: If the test was done before November 28, 2008, we will accept a level 4 or higher)
         • Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF), Test d’Évaluation du Français adapté au Québec (TEFAQ) or TEF pour la naturalisation.
           • If you took the test after July 1st, 2012, you must have a score of:
             • Niveau B1 or higher, (i.e. B2, C1 or C2) in Compréhension de l’oral and Expression orale
           • If you took the test before July 1st, 2012, you must have a score of:
             • Niveau 3 or higher in Compréhension de l’oral and Expression orale. (Note: if you took the Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF) before July 1st, 2012, you need a level 3 for expression orale only. This applies only to the TEF and not the TEFAQ or TEF pour la naturalisation.
           We will accept the following proof if you have submitted them in the past for immigration purposes to Quebec (note: these tests align with the échelle québécoise and not officially with CLB/NCLC 4):
           
           • Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) – All test results
           • Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) – Level B1 or higher
           • Test de connaissance du français(TCF) – Niveau B1 or higher
           • Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec (TCFQ) – Niveau B1 or higher
      2. You attended a secondary or post-secondary education program in English or French, either in Canada or abroad.
         
         • A degree, diploma, certificate or official transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary education program showing you studied in English or French, in Canada or abroad.
         • If the original document is in a different language, include:
           • a letter from the school showing that the language of instruction was in English or French along with
           • an official translation of the original document and
           • the address and contact information (phone number) of the education institution
      3. You took a government-funded language training program and have achieved Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (CLB/NCLC) level 4 or higher in speaking and listening skills.
         
         We will accept the following test results:
         
         Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada or Cours de Langue pour Immigrants au Canada (LINC or CLIC):
         
         • If you completed the LINC or CLIC course at CLB 4/NCLC 4 or higher from January 1st 2008 to October 31st, 2012:
           • Send a copy of the certificate with your application. If you do not have a copy of your certificate, check the box in question 15a and we will validate that you completed the course in our system.
         • If you completed the LINC or CLIC course on or after November 1st, 2012:
           • Submit a copy of the certificate you were given when you completed the course.
         You completed a provincial language training program in:
         
         Source: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/CIT0002ETOC.asp

 

[devilhimselff]

Hi Folks

I am applying Citizenship for my Wife , 6yr old Daughter and myself.

I have completed IELTS test in 2013 July for PR application and got and average 6.0 score. My wife doesn't take an English test yet.( She did Bachelor in Technology in India and working in CIBC, Canada now )

- Is IELTS score 6 is acceptable for my application.
- Do my wife need to take IELTS exam or which exam she need to take ?

Appreciate any response on this!

Thanks
Mahesh

Try using search feature on this forum, you will find a lot of information previously posted.

 

[mr.maple]

Answers to your question as highlighted in Blue below:

Language Requirement

1. 1. All applicants 18-54 years of age MUST submit proof that demonstrates adequate knowledge of English or French (even if your first language is English or French). If you are 18-54 years of age and unable to demonstrate that you have the necessary English or French language ability due to a medical condition, this requirement may be waived. You must submit supporting evidence with your application.
      
      If you do not have proof of language proficiency or the language level needed, you can take a government-funded language program to help you improve your language skills to get a certificate at a level of CLB/NCLC 4.
      
      Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens level 4 is considered “Basic Proficiency” and means an individual can:
      • take part in short, everyday conversations about common topics
      • understand simple instructions, questions and directions
      • use basic grammar, including simple structures and tenses and show that you know enough common words and phrases to answer questions and express yourself
      Choose one of the following types of language proof to submit with your application:
      1. Results from a third-party language test
         
         Your language test result must be equal to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB/NCLC)/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens level 4 or higher in speaking and listening. If you did the test in the past for immigration or citizenship purposes, we will accept the results even if it has expired.
         
         Examples of third-party tests include:
         • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General Test (CELPIP-G) or the CELPIP-General LS (listening and speaking).
           • If you took the test after April 1, 2014, you must have a score of level 4 or higher in listening and speaking.
           • If you took the test before April 1, 2014, you must have a score of 2H or higher (i.e., 3L, 3H, 4L, 4H, 5L, or 5H) in listening and speaking.
         • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), general training, not the academic version You must have a score of:
           • 4.0 or higher in speaking and
           • 4.5 or higher in listening. (Note: If the test was done before November 28, 2008, we will accept a level 4 or higher)
         • Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF), Test d’Évaluation du Français adapté au Québec (TEFAQ) or TEF pour la naturalisation.
           • If you took the test after July 1st, 2012, you must have a score of:
             • Niveau B1 or higher, (i.e. B2, C1 or C2) in Compréhension de l’oral and Expression orale
           • If you took the test before July 1st, 2012, you must have a score of:
             • Niveau 3 or higher in Compréhension de l’oral and Expression orale. (Note: if you took the Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF) before July 1st, 2012, you need a level 3 for expression orale only. This applies only to the TEF and not the TEFAQ or TEF pour la naturalisation.
           We will accept the following proof if you have submitted them in the past for immigration purposes to Quebec (note: these tests align with the échelle québécoise and not officially with CLB/NCLC 4):
           • Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) – All test results
           • Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) – Level B1 or higher
           • Test de connaissance du français(TCF) – Niveau B1 or higher
           • Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec (TCFQ) – Niveau B1 or higher
      2. You attended a secondary or post-secondary education program in English or French, either in Canada or abroad.
         • A degree, diploma, certificate or official transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary education program showing you studied in English or French, in Canada or abroad.
         • If the original document is in a different language, include:
           • a letter from the school showing that the language of instruction was in English or French along with
           • an official translation of the original document and
           • the address and contact information (phone number) of the education institution
      3. You took a government-funded language training program and have achieved Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (CLB/NCLC) level 4 or higher in speaking and listening skills.
         
         We will accept the following test results:
         
         Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada or Cours de Langue pour Immigrants au Canada (LINC or CLIC):
         • If you completed the LINC or CLIC course at CLB 4/NCLC 4 or higher from January 1st 2008 to October 31st, 2012:
           • Send a copy of the certificate with your application. If you do not have a copy of your certificate, check the box in question 15a and we will validate that you completed the course in our system.
         • If you completed the LINC or CLIC course on or after November 1st, 2012:
           • Submit a copy of the certificate you were given when you completed the course.
         You completed a provincial language training program in:
         
         Source: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/CIT0002ETOC.asp

Thanks very much Goku! - clear answer !

As per the clauses i would go ahead and use my IELTS TFR and my wife s Btech Certificate as language proficiency proof and proceed with the application.

Have a nice day!

 

[Goku]

Thanks very much Goku! - clear answer !

As per the clauses i would go ahead and use my IELTS TFR and my wife s Btech Certificate as language proficiency proof and proceed with the application.

Have a nice day!

All the best !!

 

[parteek]

Thanks very much Goku! - clear answer !

As per the clauses i would go ahead and use my IELTS TFR and my wife s Btech Certificate as language proficiency proof and proceed with the application.

Have a nice day!

I know it's late but I have a question. Did CIC accepted your wife's Btech as a proof of English for ctizenship? Reply would be much appreciated.

Thanks!