For Canadian immigration, proficiency in English or French is often required, and applicants must take approved language tests to demonstrate their language skills. Here are the accepted language proficiency tests for Canadian immigration:

English Language Tests

  1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    • IELTS General Training: Accepted for Canadian immigration purposes, assessing four language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
  2. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
    • CELPIP General: Evaluates English language proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking, specifically designed for Canadian immigration.
  3. Pearson Test of English (PTE)
    • PTE Academic: Recently accepted for Canadian immigration, this test assesses English language skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

French Language Tests

  1. Test d’évaluation de français (TEF Canada)
    • The TEF Canada assesses French language skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
  2. Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada)
    • The TCF Canada measures proficiency in the French language across listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.