IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced that it will accept language test results from four new tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants.
IRCC will begin to accept test results from these four new tests effective August 10, 2023.
The newly eligible tests are:
- CELPIP General
- CAEL
- PTE Academic
- TOEFL iBT Test
All test results must demonstrate abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
CELPIP general tests must show a score that is equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark of at least 7 in each of the four language speaking abilities
CAEL and Pearson PTE Academic test results must show a minimum score of 60.
Educational Testing Service (ETS) TOEFL iBT Test need a minimum score of 83.
Students must take these tests in-person. Online, remotely proctored tests will not be accepted for applicants in the SDS.
Prior to this change, IELTS General and IELTS Academic were the only tests approved by IRCC for SDS applicants.