Got admit in College with Duolingo. Do I need to take IELTS seperately for VISA approval?.

[Akash Mehta]

Hi all,

Quick intro to my profile - I've completed my MBA in India and have extensive work experience of 8years.

Now I want to pursue higher studies in Canada to cut short my PR route. Few of you suggested to apply for graduate certificate program for 1 year and apply for PR in CEC.

So I have applied to few colleges in Ontario with Duolingo, since IELTS is not yet open and accepting the registration now due to ongoing lockdown.

I have received acceptance from few colleges also. Now with this, shall I go ahead for visa application or should I take IELTS to get my visa approved.? Pls guide!!

 

[fishnchip92]

Hi all,

Quick intro to my profile - I've completed my MBA in India and have extensive work experience of 8years.

Now I want to pursue higher studies in Canada to cut short my PR route. Few of you suggested to apply for graduate certificate program for 1 year and apply for PR in CEC.

So I have applied to few colleges in Ontario with Duolingo, since IELTS is not yet open and accepting the registration now due to ongoing lockdown.

I have received acceptance from few colleges also. Now with this, shall I go ahead for visa application or should I take IELTS to get my visa approved.? Pls guide!!

For you to file Visa in SDS or Non SDS, you still need to have valid IELTS.

 

[Jaydip2406]

Hi all,

Quick intro to my profile - I've completed my MBA in India and have extensive work experience of 8years.

Now I want to pursue higher studies in Canada to cut short my PR route. Few of you suggested to apply for graduate certificate program for 1 year and apply for PR in CEC.

So I have applied to few colleges in Ontario with Duolingo, since IELTS is not yet open and accepting the registration now due to ongoing lockdown.

I have received acceptance from few colleges also. Now with this, shall I go ahead for visa application or should I take IELTS to get my visa approved.? Pls guide!!

Nope, You'll have to give an IELTS exam for the visa since Duolingo isn't accepted...

 

[Rafaelhag43]

For you to file Visa in SDS or Non SDS, you still need to have valid IELTS.

This is incorrect for non SDS. You don't need any proof of english proficiency if applying through non SDS.

 

[fishnchip92]

This is incorrect for non SDS. You don't need any proof of english proficiency if applying through non SDS.

How else one prove English proficiency if one belongs to Non English speaking countries?

 

[Jaydip2406]

This is incorrect for non SDS. You don't need any proof of english proficiency if applying through non SDS.

you are totally wrong, you do need English proficiency test results for the non-sds stream as well...

 

[Rafaelhag43]

you are totally wrong, you do need English proficiency test results for the non-sds stream as well...

So indians need IELTS no matter what ? I along with my friends didn't do any IELTS but got PPR anyways.

 

[lostinquebec]

How else one prove English proficiency if one belongs to Non English speaking countries?

There's no language test requirement for the study permit (non SDS I guess) from IRCC, because you already have an acceptance letter from your university/college who will only accept you if you have an acceptable language level.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents.html

 

[lostinquebec]

you are totally wrong, you do need English proficiency test results for the non-sds stream as well...

Here are the required documents needed to apply for a study permit (non SDS I guess) from IRCC, no language test.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents.html

 

[fishnchip92]

university/college who will only accept you if you have an acceptable language level

Colleges / University ask for valid IELTS scorecard if one hail from NON English speaking countries.

 

[sqfit]

Colleges / University ask for valid IELTS scorecard if one hail from NON English speaking countries.

India is one of them even though my schooling and college was done from institutions that had instructions in English (mentioned somewhere in some colleges that they excuse it if you come from such schools) but yet they asked for ielts and I gave duolingo as well. Btw ielts is necessary, because if it wasn’t how come some people do get refused due to low ielts? Be safe and give your ielts test.

 

[wonderbly]

If you are from India, you apparently need IELTS (preferably academic) - whether SDS or Non-SDS. This is a country-specific requirement.

 

[dawit Melesse]

This is incorrect for non SDS. You don't need any proof of english proficiency if applying through non SDS.

This guy is right. If you are applying through non sds catagory you don't need IELTS. I'm telling you this from my experience.

 

[fishnchip92]

This guy is right. If you are applying through non sds catagory you don't need IELTS. I'm telling you this from my experience.

Did you read the post preceding yours?

 

[Rafaelhag43]

To clear things up, in GENERAL you do not need english proficiency test for non SDS streams UNLESS your country has specific instructions telling you so -- India is one of them. I apologize for missing the fact that OP is from India.