New IELTS Exam Results Points System

Previously I've posted an entry about International English Language Testing System (IELTS) telling you that it is not mandatory. It remains to be true even after the Ministerial instructions affecting the new Federal Skilled Worker program. However, please note that Citizenship and Immigration Canada strongly suggests that you provide the results if English or French is not your first language.

There is also a new points system for your IELTS exam results:

Level	Points (per ability)	Test results for each ability
		Speaking	Listening	Reading (General Training)	Writing (General Training)
High	First official language: 4	6.5 - 9.0	7.5 - 9.0	6.5 - 9.0	6.5 - 9.0
	Second official language: 2
Moderate	Either official language: 2	5.5 - 6.0	5.5 - 7.0	5.0 - 6.0	5.5 - 6.0
Basic	Either official language: 1 (maximum of 2)	4.0 - 5.0	4.5 - 5.0	3.5 - 4.5	4.0 - 5.0
No	0	Less than 4.0	Less than 4.5	Less than 3.5	Less than 4.0

The following are considered majority English-speaking countries and may be allowed to submit alternative documentation to support English language proficiency:

• Antigua & Barbuda
• Australia
• The Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Canada
• Dominica
• Grenada
• Guyana
• Jamaica
• New zealand
• St Kitts & Nevis
• St Lucia
• St Vincent & the Grenadines
• Trinidad & Tobago
• The USA

But just the same, it is always best to take the IELTS Exam. It is also best to undergo IELTS review and test simulation before taking the actual examination.