IELTS Non-SDS

[aspirant256]

I applied for a study permit under non-SDS with Duolingo on 6th of March 2021. Would it have a negative impact on the application since there is no IELTS attached to the application? I know for non-SDS IELTS is not required, so are several other documents which we still attach to make our case strong.

I gave IELTS (had 5.5 in one of the modules) in 2019 but misplaced the IELTS report, so in the questionnaire when it asks if I have given IELTS I had to say yes (couldn't lie) but didn't attach it. Used Duolingo instead with a 135 score.

Should I give IELTS exam again and send the results by webform?

Disclaimer: I attached Duolingo as an additional document to give some evidence of language proficiency, not as a mandatory document like in the case of SDS it is.

 

[Naturgrl]

Duolingo is not even considered by IRCC so it doesn't help or hinder your application. If you said yes to IELTS, then they may ask to see results.

 

[aspirant256]

Duolingo is not even considered by IRCC so it doesn't help or hinder your application. If you said yes to IELTS, then they may ask to see results.

The bold part is what I am scared of. If I send them that result anyway, then they would reject citing low band, 5.5, in one of the modules.

 

[Naturgrl]

The bold part is what I am scared of. If I send them that result anyway, then they would reject citing low band, 5.5, in one of the modules.

Well yes, 5.5 is low. You said you don't have the results as you lost them. Again they may ask for the report since you said you took the IELTs in 2019.

 

[aspirant256]

Well yes, 5.5 is low. You said you don't have the results as you lost them. Again they may ask for the report since you said you took the IELTs in 2019.

Hypothetically said, even if I had it, it would be useless still with a 5.5 band. So I give a new exam and send them a new one when they ask or through webform?