Appendix C – The Designated Language Testing Agencies
This section applies to applicants from the:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) Class
- Federal Skilled Trades (FST) Class
- Provincial Nominee Class
- Caring for Children Class
- Caring for People with High Medical Needs Class and,
- Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Class
The English Language Testing Agencies
Paragon Testing Enterprises Inc., University of British Columbia administers the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP). This program has two tests, namely:
- The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – General (CELPIP-G) and,
- The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – Academic (CELPIP-A)
It is worth noting that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) only accept the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – General (CELPIP-G) test results.
Cambridge ESOL, IDP Australia and the British Council administer the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) offers options, such as:
- General Training and,
- Academic
It is worth noting that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) only accept the General Training test results.
The French Language Testing Agencies
The Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry administers the Test d’évaluation de Français (TEF).
It is worth noting that for meeting the requirements prescribed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), applicants would need to submit results for the following Test d’évaluation de Français (TEF) modules:
- Compréhension écrite (reading)
- Compréhension orale (listening)
- Expression écrite (writing) and,
- Expression orale (speaking)
Test candidates could also take the Lexique et structure (grammar and structure) test. This test would typically form a part of the reading and listening modules. However, this test is not necessary for Canadian immigration purposes.
