Citizenship - Language proof using secondary education in ON

[sophiaka]

I've read different statements about this. So I want to hear from somebody that has already applied using this way of demonstrating that you meet the language requirements.
If I have graduated from a school in the "Toronto District School Board" and my diploma is in English. Is a copy of my Transcripts or Diploma all I need to include with my application? Or do I also need to include a letter from the school where they clearly say that the language of instruction was English.

Neither the diploma or the school transcripts indicate that the language of instruction was in English or French, they are just written in English.

The description on the CIC can be misinterpreted and I want to make sure that this is OK.

Taken from CIC - Citizenship application guide

"Proof of completion of a secondary or post-secondary program conducted in French or English, either in Canada or abroad, includes:
* A diploma or transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary school indicating the successful completion of a program, in French or English, either in Canada or abroad. or
* A diploma or certificate from a secondary or post-secondary school indicating successful graduation from a program conducted in French or English, either in Canada or abroad.

Note: You must have successfully finished a secondary or post-secondary program in English or French. A single course done in English or French does not meet the requirement. If the original document is in a language other than English or French then you must also include a letter from the academic institution indicating that the language of instruction was in English or French along with an official translation of the original document."

 

[jujuberanch]

A copy of your diploma will suffice the need. I used a copy of my post-secondary diploma (from the US) as the language proof.

 

[thecoolguysam]

I've read different statements about this. So I want to hear from somebody that has already applied using this way of demonstrating that you meet the language requirements.
If I have graduated from a school in the "Toronto District School Board" and my diploma is in English. Is a copy of my Transcripts or Diploma all I need to include with my application? Or do I also need to include a letter from the school where they clearly say that the language of instruction was English.

Neither the diploma or the school transcripts indicate that the language of instruction was in English or French, they are just written in English.

The description on the CIC can be misinterpreted and I want to make sure that this is OK.

Taken from CIC - Citizenship application guide

"Proof of completion of a secondary or post-secondary program conducted in French or English, either in Canada or abroad, includes:
* A diploma or transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary school indicating the successful completion of a program, in French or English, either in Canada or abroad. or
* A diploma or certificate from a secondary or post-secondary school indicating successful graduation from a program conducted in French or English, either in Canada or abroad.

Note: You must have successfully finished a secondary or post-secondary program in English or French. A single course done in English or French does not meet the requirement. If the original document is in a language other than English or French then you must also include a letter from the academic institution indicating that the language of instruction was in English or French along with an official translation of the original document."

Its always suggested to have the letter from institution stating that the language of instruction was English.
Some of the forum members have reported that their application was returned. Why to take any chance.

 

[jujuberanch]

Unnecessary if the education was received from an institution located in an English-speaking or French-speaking country.

Its always suggested to have the letter from institution stating that the language of instruction was English.
Some of the forum members have reported that their application was returned. Why to take any chance.

 

[thecoolguysam]

Unnecessary if the education was received from an institution located in an English-speaking or French-speaking country.

that is also true but it does not hurt if you still can get a language of instruction certificate from your institute to attach it with the application.

 

[aspire]

If you are referring to your high school diploma earned in Canada then submit that diploma as your proof for English proficiency. Should good to go. There is no need for a letter from the school. Obviously medium of instruction used is either English or French which are both acceptable. You only need to submit letter from school indicating that the medium of instruction is English if you will use a high school diploma earned outside Canada as proof of you English proficiency.

Note: Diploma for short term courses earned in Canada are not acceptable as proof of English language proficiency.

My 2 cents.

I've read different statements about this. So I want to hear from somebody that has already applied using this way of demonstrating that you meet the language requirements.
If I have graduated from a school in the "Toronto District School Board" and my diploma is in English. Is a copy of my Transcripts or Diploma all I need to include with my application? Or do I also need to include a letter from the school where they clearly say that the language of instruction was English.

Neither the diploma or the school transcripts indicate that the language of instruction was in English or French, they are just written in English.

The description on the CIC can be misinterpreted and I want to make sure that this is OK.

Taken from CIC - Citizenship application guide

"Proof of completion of a secondary or post-secondary program conducted in French or English, either in Canada or abroad, includes:
* A diploma or transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary school indicating the successful completion of a program, in French or English, either in Canada or abroad. or
* A diploma or certificate from a secondary or post-secondary school indicating successful graduation from a program conducted in French or English, either in Canada or abroad.

Note: You must have successfully finished a secondary or post-secondary program in English or French. A single course done in English or French does not meet the requirement. If the original document is in a language other than English or French then you must also include a letter from the academic institution indicating that the language of instruction was in English or French along with an official translation of the original document."

 

[Bargeld]

If you are referring to your high school diploma earned in Canada then submit that diploma as your proof for English proficiency. Should good to go. There is no need for a letter from the school. Obviously medium of instruction used is either English or French which are both acceptable. You only need to submit letter from school indicating that the medium of instruction is English if you will use a high school diploma earned outside Canada as proof of you English proficiency.

Note: Diploma for short term courses earned in Canada are not acceptable as proof of English language proficiency.

My 2 cents.

I know this sounds stupid on my part, but just to verify, since I know someone who personally works at the HS I used to go to and can promptly get the documentation, if I can get a written statement stating the curriculum was in English, I can just photocopy the diploma and the documentation stating curriculum was in English to fulfill the language requirement part of the citizenship app?

Would be great if I didn't have to wait for this next fricken CELPIP exam. Would also save me about $200 too on a pointless test.

 

[thecoolguysam]

If you are referring to your high school diploma earned in Canada then submit that diploma as your proof for English proficiency. Should good to go. There is no need for a letter from the school. Obviously medium of instruction used is either English or French which are both acceptable. You only need to submit letter from school indicating that the medium of instruction is English if you will use a high school diploma earned outside Canada as proof of you English proficiency.

Note: Diploma for short term courses earned in Canada are not acceptable as proof of English language proficiency.

My 2 cents.

Is it required to get a letter for post secondary degree earned outside canada?

 

[shegde]

Re: Citizenship - Language proof with for B.Sc from outside Canada

Can some one help in this please?

I have graduated from my B.Sc. outside Canada, I have my Convocation certificate of B.Sc which is indicating that I have completed, but doesn't indicate that the medium of language, I do not have transcript(now its time consuming and hassle to take from the University for the transcript). Is it acceptable for the language proof or should I take the test?

Please advise ASAP

 

[thecoolguysam]

Re: Citizenship - Language proof with for B.Sc from outside Canada

Can some one help in this please?

I have graduated from my B.Sc. outside Canada, I have my Convocation certificate of B.Sc which is indicating that I have completed, but doesn't indicate that the medium of language, I do not have transcript(now its time consuming and hassle to take from the University for the transcript). Is it acceptable for the language proof or should I take the test?

Please advise ASAP

get a letter from university stating that the language of instruction was english

 

[shegde]

Re: Citizenship - Language proof for B.Sc from outside Canada

Thanks a lot