Thursday 5 March 2009

IELTS Band Comparison with immigration points of Canada

Note: These requirements of IELST for Canadian Immigration has been changed. To get the latest information about new IELTS points required for Canadian Immigration you must see the New changes in IELTS Band requirement for Canadian Immigration
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With the purpose of getting Canadian Immigration, you have to prove before immigration authorities that you have adequate English language skills. IELTS checks your proficiency in 4 specific areas of English language. IELTS results are crucial in immigration process because they decide one's eligibility to enter in Canada.

There are 2 types of IELTS test

1. IELTS (Academic) For syudy purpose
2. IELTS (General) is specifically designed for immigration purpose.
IELTS test has modules (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking). Score of each module of IELTS award you an exact number of points.

Following is the comparison of IELTS Band and Canadian Immigration Points.
IELTS band 7 or higher:
4 Points will be awarded for Canadian Immigration

Lower than 7 band but higher than or equal to 5 Band:
2 Points will be awarded for each category

Example: If you have scored 7 in reading and 7 in writing as well, 6.5 Band in listening and 5.5 band in speaking than your total Canadian immigration points will
Reading = 4
Writing = 4
Listening = 2
Speaking = 2
Total points abtained fro immigration in this case = 12
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