Find out if you have the language proof for citizenship: Step 2 results
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Test d’Évaluation de Français (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.
Test d’Évaluation de Français (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.
Test d’Évaluation du Français adapté au Québec (TEFAQ)
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.
Test d’Évaluation du Français adapté au Québec (TEFAQ)
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.
We accept all DALF test results
Include a copy of your test results (even if they’re expired) with your citizenship application.
Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF)
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.
Test de connaissance du français (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.
Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec (TCFQ)
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.