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.