Language competency

[tontonflingueur]

I am a native speaker of French educated to PhD standards in France and a published author.

I have been living for twenty years in Britain, working as a university professor, lecturing to students in English. I have also published articles in English in leading academic journals.

Am I likely to be asked to take test to prove that my fluency in both languages?

Many thanks for any advice.

 

[BobbyB]

I am a native speaker of French educated to PhD standards in France and a published author.

I have been living for twenty years in Britain, working as a university professor, lecturing to students in English. I have also published articles in English in leading academic journals.

Am I likely to be asked to take test to prove that my fluency in both languages?

Many thanks for any advice.

If you give them a written proof of your Language abilities, which you have to anyway, if you do not take the IELTS exam, you are most likely to get away with it.

Attach copies of (all) your Publications.

 

[tontonflingueur]

Many thanks for the advice.

 

[BobbyB]

Many thanks for the advice.

You are welcome.

Again, follow the link below to download the London Visa office specific instructions and forms. (I am assuming you are in London and are going to choose the London CIC as the office responsible for your application at the second stage).

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/skilled-mission.asp
Download the E37023.PDF and read it thoroughly.

Here is an extract with regards to proof of language proficiency:

PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Refer to instructions in the "Proof of your language abilities" section of our
Web site. If you are claiming proficiency at any level in English and/or French,
submit one of the following:
• Test results from an approved language-testing organization: We strongly
recommend that you submit test results if you are claiming proficiency in a
language that is not your native language. You must provide the original.
Photocopies are unacceptable. Language test results must not be older than one
year upon submission.

or
• Other evidence in writing:
• Your written submission detailing your training in, and use of, English and/or
French;
• Official documentation of education in English or French;
• Official documentation of work experience in English or French.
• Other applicable documentation.

Proof of language proficiency is required for your application to be
considered complete, otherwise it will be returned to you. If your native
language is English or French, you still need to provide a letter attesting to
this fact.


Good Luck.

BobbyB