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IELTS band score for PGWP

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Billa Srikar

Full Member
Jun 29, 2021
31
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Hello,

I am applying for PGWP with a masters from an DLI university. I still have valid study permit expires on 31st March 2025. I recently gave my IELTS exam and these are the bands
Listening - 8.5
Reading - 5.5
Writing - 6.5
Speaking - 6.5
Overall score - 7

Will I face a rejection because I got 5.5 in reading? If so can I give one skill retake and will IRCC consider the retake score?

Please let me know, I am so worried about this and short of time.
 
Hyper1013

Hyper1013

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Aug 21, 2024
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Billa Srikar said:
Hello,

I am applying for PGWP with a masters from an DLI university. I still have valid study permit expires on 31st March 2025. I recently gave my IELTS exam and these are the bands
Listening - 8.5
Reading - 5.5
Writing - 6.5
Speaking - 6.5
Overall score - 7

Will I face a rejection because I got 5.5 in reading? If so can I give one skill retake and will IRCC consider the retake score?

Please let me know, I am so worried about this and short of time.
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You have to score 6 in each band, Unfortunately, there is no way to re-take one band. You have to sit for IELTS again and ensure you have 6 in each band!
 
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Billa Srikar

Full Member
Jun 29, 2021
31
8
Hyper1013 said:
You have to score 6 in each band, Unfortunately, there is no way to re-take one band. You have to sit for IELTS again and ensure you have 6 in each band!
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I guess there is an option of one skill retake and I am worried if the immigration will accept that one skill retake score?
 
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Billa Srikar

Full Member
Jun 29, 2021
31
8
Hyper1013 said:
I'm not sure about that. Better to call IRCC and find out from them directly. In the meantime, keep on searching on their website.
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I called them this morning. The agent didn’t say the retake test score will be accepted or not. He just gave a general reply and sent me links to go through.
 
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