Expired IELTS score

[rkway123]

Hello all. I have done my Masters from Australia for which i had to give my IELTS examination. The exam was given in 2003. The score stands expired in 2005. I plan to apply for my immigration under Skilled category. If i submit the expired score, would it be accepted?

 

[thaiguy]

No.

 

[AP]

You have to apply with the latest score.Please check the following link

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/language-testing.asp

It clearly states

You can use language test results for one year from the time you took the test.

Regards,

AP

 

[rkway123]

Thanks. But doesnt CIC give consideration to the fact that my education has been in English and that too in a foreign country. Also to the fact that i had to take the IELTS exam for education purposes. Also, i have been working in Canada for a combined period of over a year now. Dont all these factors go in favor of my English proficiency?

Thanks,
RK.

 

[thaiguy]

Thanks. But doesnt CIC give consideration to the fact that my education has been in English and that too in a foreign country. Also to the fact that i had to take the IELTS exam for education purposes. Also, i have been working in Canada for a combined period of over a year now. Dont all these factors go in favor of my English proficiency?

Those are two separate questions. The first is whether they will accept an out-of-date IELTS exam. The answer is no.

The second question is whether you would qualify as a native speaker due to your education and experience. Well, if your mother tongue is English, then the answer is yes and you would be eligible to write a 'statement of English language proficiency' and not take the IELTS. However, if your mother tongue is not English (or French), then you'll need to take the test.

Keep in mind that, from what I've seen, you English is almost certainly good enough that you'll be given the same points as a native. But if your mother tongue isn't English, you still have to jump through the testing hoop.

Good luck.