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Will my Study Permit Application Be Rejected Without IELTS?

beebee99

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Mar 27, 2021
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I was recently admitted into Uni of Saskatchewan and in their acceptance letter, they have mentioned that I do not require English Proficiency Test. I did take ALevels English Literature and had an A in it. I was wondering however since they do ask if you've taken an IELTS exam or not, do I still need to give IELTS exam?
 

lamnt0702

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Mar 26, 2021
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Are you going to apply under SDS ? If so -- then yes. If no -- then no.
I heard it does not matter you are going to apply as SDS or nonSDS, except you come from an English-speaking country, an IELTS certificate with good scores in all bands is always been recommended.
 

Rafaelhag43

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I heard it does not matter you are going to apply as SDS or nonSDS, except you come from an English-speaking country, an IELTS certificate with good scores in all bands is always been recommended.
IELTS is a must if you apply under SDS -- but it's not a must if you apply under non SDS. I have known plenty of people who didn't take IELTS because they took IGCSE/A Levels English which was enough to waive it. They're all currently studying in Canada.
 

beebee99

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Mar 27, 2021
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IELTS is a must if you apply under SDS -- but it's not a must if you apply under non SDS. I have known plenty of people who didn't take IELTS because they took IGCSE/A Levels English which was enough to waive it. They're all currently studying in Canada.
Does that work for GCSE/A Levels English Literature as well?
 

wonderbly

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It's not mandatory for non-SDS or non-NSE (for Nigerian applicants) applications.

Having said that, I applied via regular stream and I submitted my IELTS (though my admission offer exempted me). I ordered GCMS notes and my IELTS scores were noted as part of the Eligibility assessments. So though it's not mandatory, including it with good scores could be a positive help in your application
 
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fritchou

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It's not mandatory for non-SDS or non-NSE (for Nigerian applicants) applications.

Having said that, I applied via regular stream and I submitted my IELTS (though my admission offer exempted me). I ordered GCMS notes and my IELTS scores were noted as part of the Eligibility assessments. So though it's not mandatory, including it with good scores could be a positive help in your application
i wonder how are VO notes after they approve applicants.
 

wonderbly

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i wonder how are VO notes after they approve applicants.
Disappointing :D . I always wondered also and I searched for a positive GCMS note for SP application but couldn't find. That's why I applied for my notes post approval.See below:


Supporting docs file for one my kids couldn't open, so they requested for the consent letter from the non-accompanying parent. The PCC request was for me.
 
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