Will IELTS add more points?

[Pickers91]

Hi all,

I see a lot of people on here talking about and discussing IELTS test scores. Now, I took the CELPIP test last month and have the score from that test counting towards my points in the EE pool - would I get more points if I went one step further and took an IELTS test also? I imagine it's one or the other, but I'm really looking for ways to try and bump my score up anyway that I can. I'm sat on 447 right now, with my PGWP expiring at the end of August. I was quite confident I'd be invited by then, but I'd rather play it safe and see if I can increase my score rather than taking my chances and simply hoping for the best.

I tried looking online and couldn't find any correspondence. Just figured I'd ask around here rather than sitting around on the phone for an hour waiting to speak to some unhelpful grouch on the other end.

 

[visaowl]

Hi all,

I see a lot of people on here talking about and discussing IELTS test scores. Now, I took the CELPIP test last month and have the score from that test counting towards my points in the EE pool - would I get more points if I went one step further and took an IELTS test also? I imagine it's one or the other, but I'm really looking for ways to try and bump my score up anyway that I can. I'm sat on 447 right now, with my PGWP expiring at the end of August. I was quite confident I'd be invited by then, but I'd rather play it safe and see if I can increase my score rather than taking my chances and simply hoping for the best.

I tried looking online and couldn't find any correspondence. Just figured I'd ask around here rather than sitting around on the phone for an hour waiting to speak to some unhelpful grouch on the other end.

What matters is the score in the English test. That could be one of either, IELTS or CELPIP. You won't be able to count both, only one of them. So obviously at this time; try to score highest in CELPIP if your score in any section is <10. If its >10; then you already have scored the maximum points CIC would have given you.

 

[Pickers91]

Thank you for the prompt response. I got full marks across the board on the CELPIP test, so I'm all good there. I was just unsure over whether or not I could gain more points by taking an IELTS test.

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[ranjk89]

Hi all,

I see a lot of people on here talking about and discussing IELTS test scores. Now, I took the CELPIP test last month and have the score from that test counting towards my points in the EE pool - would I get more points if I went one step further and took an IELTS test also? I imagine it's one or the other, but I'm really looking for ways to try and bump my score up anyway that I can. I'm sat on 447 right now, with my PGWP expiring at the end of August. I was quite confident I'd be invited by then, but I'd rather play it safe and see if I can increase my score rather than taking my chances and simply hoping for the best.

I tried looking online and couldn't find any correspondence. Just figured I'd ask around here rather than sitting around on the phone for an hour waiting to speak to some unhelpful grouch on the other end.

@Pickers91: I am in a identical situation my PGWP is expiring end of AUG too, I just bumped up my score taking IELTS to 467 hopefully I get an invitation in the next draw and things go smoothly after.

 

[Pickers91]

That's a great score! I imagine you'll be in the next lot of people offered ITA's. Congrats man!

 

[ranjk89]

@Pickers91: thanks man, I have PM'd you have a look.