Want to move to Canada and do not know how to? First, you need to know which pathway is the right one for you. This is decided according to your profile and the purpose for which you want to come to Canada.
Since the Express Entry program is the most popular pathway you must know that it operates on a points-based system. This application management system of Express Entry mainly manages three economic class immigration programs:
1. Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
2. Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
3. Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
To be a part of any of these programs the applicant should submit an Express entry profile to the pool of candidates. For this, you need to calculate your scores on the 67-point calculator for PR eligibility.Â
Canada PR points tableÂ
Selection Factors |
Maximum points granted |
Fluency in Language |
28 points |
Education Credentials |
25 points |
Work experience |
15 points |
Age |
12 points |
Canada-based arranged employment |
10 points |
Adaptability intent |
10 points |
IELTS test your Language skillsÂ
The International English Language Testing System is an international standardized test of the English language.Â
IELTS bands required for Canada PR
When there is a question on how many IELTS bands are required for Canada PR from India we know the answer is 4. You are given points across 4 bands of Listening, speaking, writing, and reading. You need a 6.0 across all of them to get good points.Â
A minimum of 6 points is required in each of these points for an average score of the same. Above 6, a 7 or even 8. Your CLB defines your ability for the English language. This can be converted into language benchmark scores which comprise IELTS.Â
Every program has a different requirement for language. This is why the scores you are given are given as per the CLB level (Canadian Language Benchmark). Getting a CLB 4 or less results in no points.Â
CLB level and IELTS scores (In Table form)
CLB Level |
Scores per sub-stream |
Listening |
Reading |
Speaking |
Writing |
7 |
6.0 -7.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
8 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
9 |
6 |
8.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
10 |
6 |
8.5-9.0 |
8.0-9.0 |
7.5-9.0 |
7.5–9.0 |
For instance, English is your second language and you get a total of 4 points. In case you meet the following per section requirements:Â
CLB Level |
Total Scores |
Listening |
Reading |
Speaking |
Writing |
5 or more |
4 |
5.0 – 9.0 |
4.0 – 9.0 |
5.0 – 9.0 |
5.0 – 9.0 |
Federal Skilled Trades ProgramÂ
This kind of program is for those skilled workers who wish to become permanent residents of Canada. But under this program, you need a minimum of 2 years in the skilled trades you have chosen to apply through. You can find out how many bands are required for Canada PR from India and their scores now.Â
Check the per-section points standards for every CLB level and the required IELTS scores.
CLB level |
Listening |
Reading |
Speaking |
Writing |
4 |
4.5 |
3.5 |
4.0 |
4.0 |
5 |
5.0 |
4.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
6 |
5.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
7 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
8 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
9 |
8.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
10 or more |
8.5- 9.0 |
8.0 – 9.0 |
7.5 – 9.0 |
7.5 – 9.0 |
Canadian Experience ClassÂ
These are the skilled workers who have sufficient Canadian work experience Even the job sections are divided into different tiers. This means you need to have skilled work experience in any of the 3 categories:
These are based on 4 sections:
- Training
- Education
- Experience
- Responsibilities
As combined these are known as TEERÂ
TEER 0 – Management occupations (for example financial managers)
TEER 1 – Professions that want a university degree (for example: software engineers)
TEER 2 – Jobs that need a college diploma, apprentice training, or supervisory occupations (an example is medical laboratory technologists)
TEER 3 – Careers that need a college diploma, apprentice training, or at least 6 months of on-the-job-training (for example dental assistants)
If you want to know more about these sections you can even ask Nationwide Visas experts who are the best immigration consultants in Mumbai.
NOC TEER Type |
Minimum language need |
NOC in TEER O and 1 |
CLB 7 |
NOC TEER 2 and 3 |
CLB 5 |
Here are the CLBs according to per-section IELTS points
NOC |
CLB Level |
Listening |
Reading |
Speaking |
Writing |
A |
10 and more |
8.5 – 9.0 |
8.0 – 9.0 |
7.5 – 9.0 |
7.5–9.0 |
A |
9 |
8.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
A |
8 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
A |
7 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
B |
6 |
5.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
B |
5 |
5.0 |
4.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
Conclusion
IELTS scores and their bands are a very important part of helping you get your desired score. If you are not happy you can even retake the score. To know more about IELTS bands required for PR you can get assistance from the Best immigration consultants in Mumbai.Â
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