Canadian Language Assessment Criteria Guide
Many Canadian immigration programsrequire applicants to demonstrate a certain level of proficiency in one or both official Canadian languages., English and French. Immigrants who are able to communicate in one of the official languages often find it easier to find work and adjust to living in a new country. In order to assess language proficiency, immigration authorities request the scores of a certified language test. We have tried in this article Here is a guide to the Canadian language assessment benchmark so that you can more easily achieve your immigration goals.
Language tests for immigration purposes are assessed using the Canadian Language Standards (CLB) levels
Approved language tests
Two certified language tests to prove proficiency in Englishand two certified tests to prove Frenchlanguage proficiency are accepted.
For those looking to immigrate to Quebec, the province has its own language testing options for both English and French. Please note that the language test results must usually be less than two years in advance when submitting the immigration application.
If the test is more than two years old, you will probably need to retest and submit new results.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
This test, commonly known as IELTS, is designed to assess English language proficiency. The IELTS test is offered at test centers in many countries around the world and is the most common test for immigration in Canada. There are two versions of this test, General IELTS and Academic IELTS. Immigration programs require applicants to submit an IELTS general test result. This test is done to test four abilities: Conversation, listening, reading and writing. Each ability is given a score of nine. For more information about this exam, consult the official website of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index (CELPIP) Program
CELPIP is one of two certified tests to demonstrate English language proficiency for immigrating to Canada. This test is only available in the four countries listed below: Canada, Philippines, UAE and USA. This test evaluates four abilities: Conversation, listening, reading and writing. Each ability is given 10 points. For more information about this exam, please contact the Trajons experts.
French Assessment Test(
TEF) strong, , In the Canadian Language Assessment Standard Guide, we have tried to explain this test to you quite clearly.
The French Assessment Test (TEF) is one of two approved tests to demonstrate French language proficiency inmigrating to all provinces and territories except Quebec. This test is available in many countries around the world.
This test evaluates four abilities:
Conversation, listening, reading and writing. Each ability is scored individually using the language scoring system shown in the equivalent score chart. For more information about this exam, please contact the Trajons experts.
French Language Proficiency Test for Canada(TCFCanada)
The French Language Proficiency Test (TCF) is one of two certified tests to demonstrate French language proficiency for immigration to all provinces and territories except Quebec. This test is available in many countries around the world. This test evaluates four abilities: Conversation, listening, reading and writing. Each ability is given uniquely using the language scoring system shown in the equivalent score chart. For more information about this exam, please contact the official website of the French Language Test for Canada (TCF Canada).
Quebec Immigration – Language Test
In the Canadian Language Assessment Criteria Guide for those wishing to immigrate to Quebec, we declare that proof of fluency in French or fluency in English is required. Quebec immigration programs require demonstration of French languageproficiency through one of the following French language tests:
Test: d’évaluation du français adapté pour le Québec (TEFAQ)
Test: from French to Quebec (TCF-Quebec)
Test: French currency evaluation (TEF)
Test: Evaluation of the French for Canada (TEF Canada)
Test: de connaissance du français (TCF)
Diploma in French Language Studies (DELF)
Diploma in French language proficiency (DALF)
Quebec immigration programs that require English language proficiency only accept the results of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Test scores– CLB equivalents
To assess how language scores are translated into Canadian immigration, the Government of Canada established a system called the Canadian Language Standard Level (CLB Level). We describe it in detail inthe Canadian Language Assessment Criteria guide.
The CLB system converts the scores from the three federal language tests (listed below) into the same equivalents so they can be compared. There are 10 CLB levels. The higher the score, the more points you get in evaluating scores and ranking systems. Refer to the language test equivalent diagrams to determine how your scores accumulate.
- Equivalentto IELTS–CLB
|
CLB level |
Read |
writing |
Heard |
Conversation |
|
10 |
8 |
7.5 |
8.5 |
7.5 |
|
9 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
|
8 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
|
7 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
|
6 |
5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
|
5 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
4 |
3.5 |
4 |
4.5 |
4 |
- Equivalentto CELPIP–CLB
|
CLB level |
Read |
writing |
Heard |
Conversation |
|
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
|
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
|
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
|
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
|
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
- Equivalentto TEF–CLB
|
CLB level |
Read |
writing |
Heard |
Conversation |
|
10 |
263-277 |
393-415 |
316-333 |
393-415 |
|
9 |
248-262 |
371-392 |
298-315 |
371-392 |
|
8 |
233-247 |
349-370 |
280-297 |
349-370 |
|
7 |
207-232 |
310-348 |
249-279 |
310-348 |
|
6 |
181-206 |
271-309 |
217-248 |
271-309 |
|
5 |
151-180 |
226-270 |
181-216 |
226-270 |
|
4 |
121-150 |
181-225 |
145-180 |
181-225 |
- Equivalentto TCF–CLB
|
CLB level |
Read |
writing |
Heard |
Conversation |
|
10 |
549-699 |
16-20 |
549-699 |
16-20 |
|
9 |
524-548 |
14-15 |
523-548 |
14-15 |
|
8 |
499-523 |
12-13 |
503-522 |
12-13 |
|
7 |
453-498 |
10-11 |
458-502 |
10-11 |
|
6 |
406-452 |
7-9 |
398-457 |
7-9 |
|
5 |
375-405 |
6 |
369-397 |
6 |
|
4 |
342-374 |
4-5 |
331-368 |
4-5 |