Find out if you have the language proof for citizenship: Step 2

English CELPIP-G test on or before March 31, 2014

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General Test (CELPIP-G)

Your test date: On or before March 31, 2014

To apply for Canadian citizenship, your results need to be:

2H or higher (3L, 3H, 4L, 4H, 5L, or 5H) in listening and speaking

If your results are high enough, include a copy of your test results (even if they’re expired) with your citizenship application.

If your results are not high enough, find other language proof you can submit.

English CELPIP-G test on or after April 1, 2014 (CELPIP-G)

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General Test (CELPIP-G)

Your test date: On or after April 1, 2014

To apply for Canadian citizenship, your results need to be:

4 or higher (up to 12) in listening and speaking

If your results are high enough, include a copy of your test results (even if they’re expired) with your citizenship application.

If your results are not high enough, find other language proof you can submit.

English IELTS general test on or before November 27, 2008

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training

Your test date: On or before November 27, 2008

To apply for Canadian citizenship, your results need to be:

4.0 or higher in listening and speaking

If your results are high enough, include a copy of your test results (even if they’re expired) with your citizenship application.

If your results are not high enough, find other language proof you can submit.

English IELTS general test on or after November 28, 2008

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training

Your test date: On or after November 28, 2008

To apply for Canadian citizenship, your results need to be:

  • Listening: 4.5 or higher
  • Speaking: 4.0 or higher

If your results are high enough, include a copy of your test results (even if they’re expired) with your citizenship application.

If your results are not high enough, find other language proof you can submit.

English IELTS academic test

We only accept IELTS General Training for citizenship applications

If you only have your IELTS academic results, find other language proof you can submit.

Pearson Test of English (PTE Core)

To apply for Canadian citizenship, your results need to be

  • 28 or higher in listening and
  • 42 or higher in speaking

If your results are high enough, include a copy of your test results (even if they’re expired) with your citizenship application.

If your results are not high enough, find other language proof you can submit.

French TEF test on or before June 30, 2012

Test d’Évaluation de Français Canada (TEF Canada)

Your test date: On or before June 30, 2012

To apply for Canadian citizenship, your results need to be:

Level 3 or higher (4, 5 or 6) in listening and speaking

If your results are high enough, include a copy of your test results (even if they’re expired) with your citizenship application.

If your results are not high enough, find other language proof you can submit.

French TEF test on or after July 1, 2012

Test d’Évaluation de Français Canada (TEF Canada)

Your test date: On or after July 1, 2012

To apply for Canadian citizenship, your results need to be:

B1 or higher (B2, C1 or C2) in listening and speaking

If your results are high enough, include a copy of your test results (even if they’re expired) with your citizenship application.

If your results are not high enough, find other language proof you can submit.

French TCF test

Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)

To apply for Canadian citizenship, your results need to be:

B1 or higher (B2, C1 or C2)

If your results are high enough, include a copy of your test results (even if they’re expired) with your citizenship application.

If your results are not high enough, find other language proof you can submit.

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