Is IELTS mandatory for Canada to get into as Skilled Worker ??

[shahid_canadaim]

I am a Skilled worker having around 8yrs experience in Telecom Billing and supporting the business of various top Telecom Service providers around the world such as Sprint, ATnT etc.

I am from India and I have couple of questions,
1) Should I fill the forms and sent them to the Canada consulate or whats the best option for me ?
2) Is IELTS mandatory to get into Canada as a Skilled worker program ?

Have a nice day.. folks cheers!

Shahid

 

[scylla]

1) Follow the instructions on the CIC web site: http://www.cic.gc.ca/
2) Yes IETLS is mandatory

 

[shahid_canadaim]

Thank you so much for the response... I dont have much about whats exactly is the IELTS exam... if anyone have any tips over what should be a good score and how to achieve it would be great!!!

Thanks,
Shahid

 

[namaste]

You should visit the website for IELTS, read their description of the test, and take a practice test for free that the website provides. Minimum score for FSW is 6 bands in each of the category. For tips about getting good score and free preparation materials, visit the forum for IELTS.

http://www.ielts.org/

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/ielts-international-english-language-testing-system-b53.0/

Thank you so much for the response... I dont have much about whats exactly is the IELTS exam... if anyone have any tips over what should be a good score and how to achieve it would be great!!!

Thanks,
Shahid

 

[Cappuccino]

Please note that although IELTS is the most popular choice for proof of English language skill, I believe CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) is also still accepted.

Or you may prove your proficiency in French as a main language by submitting TEF (Test d’Évaluation de Français) results.

But for Federal Skilled Worker you MUST submit proof of your main/first language. You may optionally include proof of the other/secondary language in order to score more points.

Wayne.

 

[shahid_canadaim]

Thanks Wayne for the response.. So I have English as my first language IELTS score should be good enough ?