Alternatives to IELTS exam?

[anon222]

Hi, I'm a recent high school graduate who got admission to study at one of Canada's Universities best universities. I submitted my visa application for a study permit in June and recently got an email to submit IELTS test scores. I was wondering if I could be exempt from giving this exam as I do have a certificate from my school stating that I have complete English proficiency and can be exempt from the IELTS.

 

[kavman]

Giving IELTS is not compulsory. Please share the following details and I can help you further
1. Which university is it?
2. Was english proficiency a condition on the offer letter?
3. When did you apply?
4. Which country is it?
5. Can you share the exact wording of the email?

PS: I know people who've got visas without IELTS(if they were exempt by the university)

 

[anon222]

Giving IELTS is not compulsory. Please share the following details and I can help you further
1. Which university is it?
2. Was english proficiency a condition on the offer letter?
3. When did you apply?
4. Which country is it?
5. Can you share the exact wording of the email?

PS: I know people who've got visas without IELTS(if they were exempt by the university)[/QUOTE

Hi!
1) I was accepted by the University of Toronto (St George) campus
2) My acceptance letter did not require any additional English testing ( this was most probably because i have given my O levels and AS/A levels all in English) The university has also never contacted me for any documents regarding English proficiency
3) I applied for the visa 14th of June to be very exact
4) I applied through Pakistan (Third world country I know, but I went to a completely British system of schooling and all my exams were external and were marked through Cambridge (O and A levels)
5) ""
This is in reference to your application for temporary residence. The following documents are required to
continue processing your application:
IELTS / CELPIP: Original IELTS language proficiency results (photocopies are not
acceptable)
This must be received at this office by: 2018/08/06 ""
Is the exact wording they used

 

[anon222]

Did you apply online?

i applied through paper

 

[kavman]

You do not require IELTS unless the university requires it OR you mentioned on the form IMM1294 that you've given an english proficiency test.

 

[hussainkestrel]

You do not require IELTS unless the university requires it OR you mentioned on the form IMM1294 that you've given an english proficiency test.

This is bad advice i would say. While i agree that giving IELTS is not necessary but when they have specifically asked you for IELTS score then it would be better for you to give one and not dodge their request by finding loopholes.

 

[scylla]

This is bad advice i would say. While i agree that giving IELTS is not necessary but when they have specifically asked you for IELTS score then it would be better for you to give one and not dodge their request by finding loopholes.

Agreed. Best option is to take the test as requested.