IELTS General for Permanent Residency
Canadian Experience Class (Express Entry)
Canada’s immigration laws require either IELTS General or CELPIP (The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) to satisfy immigration criteria. The skills you need will depend on the group your job is classified in under the National Occupational Classification system (NOC).
NOC 0 or A
Management jobs
such as restaurant managers
CLB 7 = IELTS 6.0
(Listening: 6.0 reading: 6.0
writing: 6.0 speaking: 6.0 )
Skill level A
Professional jobs
（usually call for a degree from
a university）
such as doctors、dentists and architects
CLB 7 ＝IELTS 6.0
(Listening: 6.0 reading: 6.0
writing: 6.0 speaking: 6.0)
Skill level B
Technical jobs and skilled trades
（usually call for a college diploma or
training as an apprentice）
such as chefs, plumbers and electricians
CLB 5 ＝IELTS 5
(Listening: 5 Reading: 4
Writing: 5 Speaking: 5)
Government of Canada (2018) language requirement CIC website
IELTS Academic for Universities and Colleges
Colleges in Toronto
George brown
Seneca college
Humber college
Centennial college
Universities in Toronto
University of Toronto
York University
Ryerson University
College
International students planning on entering into secondary education ie colleges or universities- in Canada are required to prove their English language ability by taking the IELTS Academic (most common) or TOEFLiBT tests. The Average score of IELTS Academic required for college admission in Canada is 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill band), while TOEFLiBT 80 (minimum 20 in each skill band). Undergraduate programs in College (4 year programs) requires candidates to score 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each skill band ) in IELTS A, 88 (minimum 22 in each skill band) in TOEFLiBT.
George Brown College
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Diploma/Certificate
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Postgraduate Programs
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| IELTS (Academic) |
6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill band) |
6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each skill band ) |
| TOEFLiBT | 80 (minimum 20 in each skill band) | 88 (minimum 22 in each skill band) |
University
English language requirements for university enrollment (bachelor’s degree) in Canada is usually 6.5 (no band below 6.0) in IELTS A or 100 (22 on writing ) in TOEFLiBT.
University of Toronto
IELTS Academic：an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT ： Total score of 100 + 22 on Writing
Discretionary Range: Total score 89-99 +19 - 21 on Writing
English language requirements for graduate studies in Universities may require IELTS A:7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each skill band). However, minimum requirements vary from program to program.
University of Toronto
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Humanities Social Science |
IELTS A 7.0（minimum 6.5 in each component)
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TOEFLiBT Overall Score: 93 Writing/Speaking: 22 |
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