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How do I calculate language points for Canadian immigration?

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Language points are based on your ability to communicate in one or both of Canada’s official languages. Points are based on your ability to read, write, listen and speak in both languages. Canada immigration requires you to take an approved language test to prove your language levels. The approved tests are the Canadian Language benchmarks (CLB) for English and Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for French. Newcomers who speak English and French can earn up to a maximum of 28 points. If you only speak one of Canada’s official languages, you can still earn a maximum of 24 points. To qualify, you must score a level of CLB 9 or NCLC 9 in all four language areas. To earn 28 points, you must also meet the minimum level of CLB5 or NCLC5 in all four language areas.

What is CELPIP?

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The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is the name of the other accepted English-language tests for Canadian immigration. The CELPIP General will test your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in English. This test is officially designated for Permanent Resident applications by IRCC. The difference between IELTS and CELPIP is that CELPIP is computer-based only, making it a good choice for newcomers who are comfortable with computers and proficient at typing. The test also gives you access to a timer, word counter and spell check tool. Another benefit is CELPIP uses Canadian accents for the speaking and listening portion of the test, unlike the IELTS, which uses English-speaking accents from other countries, including Australia and New Zealand.

How do I prepare for IELTS?

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The best way to prepare for the IELTS is to familiarize yourself with the test format, questions, and tasks for each section. Once you have done this, you can practice writing, reading, listening and speaking in English. Depending on why you are moving to Canada, newcomers can also practice answering sample test questions for both the IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training test. To most closely simulate the actual test, practice under timed conditions then review your answers compared to the model answers shown on the IELTS website. Pro-tip: Review these examiner-approved tips for a maximum score on your IELTS test.

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Clem is a Marketing professional from France with 17 years of experience in B2B and B2C, both in corporations and many start-ups. Having lived in the US, UK, Spain, and France, travelled the world for 18 months, and moved to Toronto, Canada in 2012, Clem is no stranger to the newcomer journey. From the logistics of preparing an international move, to settling in to your new life in Canada, learning about a new culture, to raising children in a new country, Clem has navigated many newcomer challenges. She is passionate about helping newcomers adapt to their new life in Canada and thrive in the country she now calls home.

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Canada Day: 5 newcomers share their wishes for newcomers moving to Canada

Arrive  online

2021-06-30

Clemence (Clem) was born in France but grew up abroad. She spent most of her childhood living in the U.S. and returned to France as a teenager...

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Holiday recipes from Arrive: Apple-Cranberry Cake

Arrive  online

2020-12-10

Clem arrived in Canada in 2012 with her husband. She has worked in a variety of marketing roles in both large corporations and start-ups, both B2B and B2C. She leads Arrive’s marketing team and is passionate about helping other newcomers find success in the country she now calls home..

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