Not ready for citizenship test: try to reschedule or attend anyway?

[mtltest]

My wife just found out that she has a citizenship test scheduled in 11 days. We had moved addresses and the notification ended up at the old address, I just happened to call to check on the status today and found out the test is October 21.

Does anyone know if it is in her best interest to attend anyway even if it is certain she will fail? She is not prepared at all and 11 days will not be enough time to get ready. We could also try to reschedule but I'm not sure if it is a good excuse to claim being underprepared.

Any insight into how to handle this is appreciated! Thanks.

 

[touché]

My wife just found out that she has a citizenship test scheduled in 11 days. We had moved addresses and the notification ended up at the old address, I just happened to call to check on the status today and found out the test is October 21.

Does anyone know if it is in her best interest to attend anyway even if it is certain she will fail? She is not prepared at all and 11 days will not be enough time to get ready. We could also try to reschedule but I'm not sure if it is a good excuse to claim being underprepared.

Any insight into how to handle this is appreciated! Thanks.

Rescheduling is not a good idea. CIC demands a very strong reason. I'll advise her to prepare as much as she can in 11 days and go take it. The booklet is quite small.

 

[Simkr]

I think 11 days are more than sufficient to pass the test. Read through booklet once-twice a day until the test date and do practice online as much as she can. u ll get 20/20 if not then 19/20. i heard it isn't tough at all (you are a bit careful).

My wife just found out that she has a citizenship test scheduled in 11 days. We had moved addresses and the notification ended up at the old address, I just happened to call to check on the status today and found out the test is October 21.

Does anyone know if it is in her best interest to attend anyway even if it is certain she will fail? She is not prepared at all and 11 days will not be enough time to get ready. We could also try to reschedule but I'm not sure if it is a good excuse to claim being underprepared.

Any insight into how to handle this is appreciated! Thanks.

 

[newtone]

buy the chinese handbook for citizenship, it also has english version in it. Its basically the photocopy of what will be asked in the exam with answers! Its the fastest and easiest way to pass the exam. God bless the Chinese

 

[justmeinyyc]

I would advise your wife to just go for it. I took the test last month and only began studying seriously a week before.
I read the book a few times and took lots of free online tests. I scored 100%.

I wouldn't delay taking the exam, if she fails they will reschedule another test for her, I would just let the process happen.

Good luck to her!

 

[mtltest]

Thanks for your input.

I should be more specific about how unprepared my wife is. She moved to Canada several years ago but didn't learn any english until she was in her mid-30's and hasn't taken any language courses. She speaks limited english but enough to get by. Her reading and writing skills in english are almost non-existent. So she can't read through the book on her own and even if she could she would not be able to figure out what enough of the written questions were asking.

11 days might be a reasonable amount of time to someone fluent in english or french but I can't see it being nearly enough with her language skills.

 

[RussCan]

Sorry if my words come harsh but I have to say this: if you wife has not mastered the English language to the minimal level on understanding written questions she does not qualify to become Canadian.

 

[justmeinyyc]

Wow, now I understand your dilemma.

Considering the circumstances, finding out about the test 11 days before is a moot point if your wife cannot read or write English or French.
It's not a question of her not being prepared. I'm not sure she meets the basic language requirements for citizenship.

 

[YYZguy416]

Wasn't she required to submit proof of language when she applied for citizenship?

Thanks for your input.

I should be more specific about how unprepared my wife is. She moved to Canada several years ago but didn't learn any english until she was in her mid-30's and hasn't taken any language courses. She speaks limited english but enough to get by. Her reading and writing skills in english are almost non-existent. So she can't read through the book on her own and even if she could she would not be able to figure out what enough of the written questions were asking.

11 days might be a reasonable amount of time to someone fluent in english or french but I can't see it being nearly enough with her language skills.

 

[Simkr]

one of my colleague (Canadian) was married to Canadian born Chinese husband. She cant communicate with parents in laws despite they are in Canada 30-40 years and in addition to that they (parent-in-law) raised their kids here and educated them. sound like hard to imagine but its reality.
one of the main reasons is not exposing themselves in English environment since it s not hard live in Canada without knowing a single word of english let's say richmond. do u really need English there.

Sorry if my words come harsh but I have to say this: if you wife has not mastered the English language to the minimal level on understanding written questions she does not qualify to become Canadian.

 

[OKK]

My wife just found out that she has a citizenship test scheduled in 11 days. We had moved addresses and the notification ended up at the old address, I just happened to call to check on the status today and found out the test is October 21.

Does anyone know if it is in her best interest to attend anyway even if it is certain she will fail? She is not prepared at all and 11 days will not be enough time to get ready. We could also try to reschedule but I'm not sure if it is a good excuse to claim being underprepared.

Any insight into how to handle this is appreciated! Thanks.

Do not reschedule the test and there is no reason which is good enough to postpone or reschedule she should go in for the test if she fails she will be given a second chance, if you try to reschedule then a RQ is guaranteed. Dude the test is real easy trust me.

 

[Simkr]

May be u r underestimating your wife. practice through Chinese version of Discover Canada booklet

Thanks for your input.

I should be more specific about how unprepared my wife is. She moved to Canada several years ago but didn't learn any english until she was in her mid-30's and hasn't taken any language courses. She speaks limited english but enough to get by. Her reading and writing skills in english are almost non-existent. So she can't read through the book on her own and even if she could she would not be able to figure out what enough of the written questions were asking.

11 days might be a reasonable amount of time to someone fluent in english or french but I can't see it being nearly enough with her language skills.

 

[Kw8Un0NK]

buy the chinese handbook for citizenship, it also has english version in it. Its basically the photocopy of what will be asked in the exam with answers! Its the fastest and easiest way to pass the exam. God bless the Chinese

Why do you think she's Chinese?

 

[newtone]

I never said she is chinese or even thought she is chinese. I only asked to get the Chinese handbook which also happens to have English too, because its easier to study and understand than the handbook issued by the government. please read what I said before jumping the gun

 

[Kw8Un0NK]

Thanks. Understood. I was confused by references to China in this thread.