Language Skills

The Language Skills Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Canadian Immigration Officers in determining whether a Skilled Worker / Professional applicant will be accepted or refused.

Up to 24 points are awarded under the Language Skills Factor based upon the applicant's ability to speak Canada's two official languages.The applicant may indicate either the English or French language as the first or second language for the purpose of being assessed under the Language Skills Factor.

Credits for Language Skills are awarded on the following basis:

Proficiency	Points
1st Language
(English or French) High proficiency (per ability*)	4 points
Moderate proficiency (per ability*)	2 points
Basic proficiency (per ability*)	1-2 points
No proficiency (per ability*)	0
Maximum	16 points
2nd Language
(English or French) High proficiency (per ability*)	2 points
Moderate proficiency (per ability*)	2 points
Basic proficiency (per ability*)	1-2 points
No proficiency (per ability*)	0
Maximum	8 points
* Listening, reading, speaking, writing