Language Proficiency

To add to the CRS score, Canadian Language Proficiency is evaluated. As you know, there are two official languages in Canada - English and French.

Language proficiency is evaluated based on the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking abilities.

Proving the language skills can be done by taking language tests from an agency approved by IRCC.

IRCC approved agencies

English

• IELTS
• CELPIP

French

• TEF

The result needs to be provided while submitting the Express Entry profile.

More details can be found in the CIC official link here.