Language

Language is an important factor that could increase your points substantially.

If you did not have the expected score, you should consider studying and retake the test. Any improvement across any of the four abilities (speaking, writing, reading, and listening) may bring a corresponding improvement in CRS ranking.

You will see the most significant improvement when you reach the Canadian Language Benchmark - CLB 9 in all four abilities since it could give you up to 100 extra points in the combination factors. For many people, that is the “make or break” in being able to apply for permanent residence.

Candidates can choose between CELPIP-General or IELTS-General. It is important to remember that a CLB 9 is NOT an IELTS 9. Most candidates forget to use the equivalency table when preparing for the test. To have a CLB 9, you should have an IELTS score 7 in Reading, Writing, and Speaking and 8 in Listening.

Points for 1st Official Language:

Maximum points for each ability (reading, writing, speaking, and listening):

32 with a spouse or common-law partner = max. 128 in total

34 without a spouse or common-law partner = max. 136 in total

Points for 2nd Official Language:

Maximum points for each ability (reading, writing, speaking, and listening):

6 with a spouse or common-law partner = up to a combined maximum of 22 points;

6 without a spouse or common-law partner = up to a combined maximum of 24 points;

You will also get 15 additional points if you scored NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills and scored CLB 4 or lower in English (or didn’t take an English test).

And you will get 30 Additional Points if you scored NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills and scored CLB 5 or higher on all four English skills.