{"id":110604,"date":"2023-02-09T14:37:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T19:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-approves-new-language-test-for-immigration-applications\/"},"modified":"2023-02-09T14:37:29","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T19:37:29","slug":"canada-approves-new-language-test-for-immigration-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-approves-new-language-test-for-immigration-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Approves New Language Test For Immigration Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Canada\u2019s immigration department has designated a new English <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-immigration-language-tests-converter\/\">language test<\/a> for economic immigration.<\/p>\n<p>The Pearson PTE Essential test will join the CELPIP and IELTS tests already accepted for Canada permanent residence through the federal Express Entry-linked programs.<\/p>\n<p>The test is expected to begin being accepted by the end of 2023, according to a Pearson press release.<\/p>\n<p>It is expected to be accepted for Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class applications.<\/p>\n<p>Pearson CEO Andy Bird said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted PTE Essential is now accepted in Canada for economic visas and proud of the innovation and rigor that sits behind the quick and high-quality experience our test provides to test takers.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Read More<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/british-columbia-issues-245-canada-immigration-invitations-in-new-pnp-draw\/\">British Columbia Issues 245 Canada Immigration Invitations In New PNP Draw<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/manitoba-invests-another-4m-in-immigrant-settlement-services\/\">Manitoba Invests Another $4m In Immigrant Settlement Services<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/malaysians-can-now-work-in-canada-through-trans-pacific-trade-partnership\/\">Malaysians Can Now Work In Canada Through Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The test is digital and delivered through the company\u2019s platform, Pearson VUE.<\/p>\n<p>It uses Artificial Intelligence technology for score the test, collect biometric data and for voice recognition in the speaking part of the test.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese cutting-edge technologies ensure the provision of an impartial and highly accurate test of people\u2019s English language proficiency,\u201d Pearson said.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates can book online up to 24 hours in advance for year-round worldwide test centre slots and get their results inside two days.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Video<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WuxcouFfpkU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The UK, Australian and New Zealand governments already accept Pearson tests for all visa applications.<\/p>\n<p>The Pearson PTE test \u201chas a more vocational, real-life and non-academic focus that meets IRCC\u2019s language proficiency requirements\u201d, Pearson said.<\/p>\n<p>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada require candidates to be tested on four language disciplines: speaking, listening, reading and writing.<\/p>\n<h3>Federal Skilled Worker Program<\/h3>\n<p>Candidates must obtain a minimum level of CLB or NCLC\u00a07\u00a0for the first official language in all four language areas. To receive points for a second official language, candidates must meet the minimum level of CLB or NCLC\u00a05\u00a0in all four language areas.<\/p>\n<h3>Federal Skilled Trades Program<\/h3>\n<p>Candidates must obtain a minimum level of CLB or NCLC\u00a05\u00a0in speaking and listening abilities, and CLB or NCLC\u00a04\u00a0in reading and writing abilities.<\/p>\n<h3>Canadian Experience Class<\/h3>\n<p>The skills a candidate needs for this program depend on the job classification under Canada\u2019s National Occupational Classification (NOC):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TEER 0 or 1:: CLB \/ NCLC 7 +<\/li>\n<li>TEER 2 or 3: CLB \/ NCLC 5 and 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Canada also requires minimum language levels for citizenship and many other immigration programs, including provincial and business.<\/p>\n<p>To measure the language levels, the immigration authorities use the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for English and the Niveaux de comp\u00e9tence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for French.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada\u2019s immigration department has designated a new English language test for economic immigration. The Pearson PTE Essential test will join the CELPIP and IELTS tests already accepted for Canada permanent residence through the federal Express Entry-linked programs. 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