Language Tests

[Lemontree]

Do you need to do language tests during the immigration process? If you said in the application form you speak English and French, do you have to take two tests?

How do they determine the level of language skill? My English is as good as that of a native speaker. I have limited knowledge in French and still trying to improve it. But I understand pretty much and I can figure out quite a bit when it is written somewhere. I can create minor sentences for directions, time, activies and such but never had any grammar since I just picked up bits and pieces at my grandparents house, who lived in France. Is there a test somewhere maybe online, where I can have a look at the questions they might ask? Is the test only in writing or aural as well? If there is a test at all.

How far into the immigration process are these tests taking place?

Thanks,
Lemontree

 

[john5655]

sorry to be rude, but why don't you read the instructions and guidance for FSW applicants at www.cic.gc.ca before asking such basic questions

 

[Lemontree]

Because I did not find it on that page!?! That's generally the reason, why someone asks others.

Oh, and maybe the question was unclear. I am aware that you have to do one language test. But if you have minor skills in another, will they do BOTH tests?

 

[charmeuse]

Lemontree,

My understanding from having read through many posts in this forum is that they insist on the language tests only if you are claiming higher points. For eg., in my case I am going to claim 16 points for English, so I'm gonna take the IELTS. But for French, I am going to claim moderate skills in reading and writing, and basic skills in speaking and listening. I'm only going to submit the copies of French tests passed at Alliance Francaise (DELF A2 level) because those points are not really crucial for me. So, it'll depend on how bad you need the points to touch the pass mark.

Usually the French tests size you up on all the areas, just like in IELTS.

If you are applying as FSW Cat1 to Sydney, you will need the tests in the second stage, i.e., during the 120-day period within which you'll be asked to submit the supporting documents.

HTH.

 

[Lemontree]

Thanks, that helps a lot. That leaves me still some time to improve my French further. If need be, I can still do a 2 week language stay in France to get me at least through the lowest marked level in the tests. I am worried that even though my points are quite high, I might be "graded down" for my PTBS. So I really would like to gain everything on points where I can. I am a member of a High-IQ-Association. Might that count as well in my favor? Since I have to write in the form all associations I am a member of?

 

[john5655]

how can you miss this?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/EG7.pdf

pages 8 thro 13