Hamed__1983 said:
Hi dear guys,
I have very simple question that has made me confused.my IELTS mark is L:6,R:8,W:6,S:7 (overall:7). Now I want to know how my language score will be calculated!!?I read the application guide of Nova Scotia but didn't get the answer, I mean each skill have a separate score or just the overall score is important? in my calculation, it has 20 score (I calculated each skill separately) but I'm not sure,would u plz help me?
With respect to the above query, I'm a little bit confused how one can calculate ones scores independently. From the NS application guide, I have the following:
"Calculate your language points
You must meet the minimum level of CLB 7 (for your first official language in all four language areas).
To get points for your second official language, you must meet the minimum level of CLB 5 (in all four language areas).
First language official Points Speaking Listening Reading Writing CLB higher level 9 or 6 6 6 6 CLB level 8 5 5 5 5 CLB level 7 4 4 4 4 Below CLB 7 Not eligible to apply Note: You can only get four points in total for basic-level skills in your second official language, and only if you have a score of at least CLB 5 in each of the four language abilities. Second official language Points At least CLB 5 in all of the four abilities 4 CLB 4 or less in any of the four abilities "
So, from the above analysis, it means that if one has a CLB 7 for instance, then he gets a uniform point across boards (ie 4x4 =16). If one has a CLB of 8 he gets 5 across board making 20 and so forth. But if one has a CLB lower than 7, he gets 7ero points and so is ineligible. So my query is how do colleagues here come to the conclusion that the English scores are calculated independently when there is no such indication? Besides, if one has for instance L: 9, S: 8, R: 9 and W: 8. What does this entail? This is a CLB 9, then does that mean that the person will now calculate his points indepently? If that is the case, this is what we will see: L=6pts, S=5pts, R=6pts and W=5pts making a total of 22 as agaisnt 24 going by the CLB 9 of 6points across boards. Then, we all know that the higest you can get is 24points and that is CLB 9 so, CLB 7 having 20 seems unrealistic. Then also, if one has L: 7, S:7, R:6 and W:7.5, this is CLB 7 making a total of 16points, ie 4 across boards. But if this is to be calculated separately, then L=4pts, S=4pts, R=4pts(cos it falls within CLB 7) and W=4pts and you will also get a total of 16. Then from the case quoted, the questioner has L:6, R:8, W:6 and S:7. In this case, it is also a CLB 7 which is aggined 4points across boards. So, if we decide to calculate it differenlty, we will also have 16. L=4pts, R=4pts, W=4pts and S=4pts. The reason being that there is no independent points for different level of scores. And one higher score does not constitute a higher CLB until that is achieved across boards. Otherwise, there is a depression. Say, L:4, S:4, R:4 and W:8. This is not a CLB 8 or 7. Guess it is something lower than 5 or so. Pls someone should correct me if I'm wrong or confused. I will appreciate useful inputs. Thanks