IELTS General or Academic: Which is better for Canada PR?

IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. It is a popular English Language proficiency test formulated to help you achieve your goal of migrating, settling, working, or studying in a country where English is the primary language.

You should qualify for the IELTS General test to apply for Canada PR or Permanent Residency. Your IELTS score evaluates your ability to communicate in English. A minimum CLB score of 7 in the IELTS General tests is required to fulfill the eligibility criteria for Canadian permanent residency.

IELTS General Test Scores are valid for both Canada PR and academics. IELTS Academic is only individuals looking to enter educational universities and institutions. International students in Canada are advised to take the IELTS General test if they plan on applying for Canada PR after completing their study program.
 

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What is the Format of IELTS General Training Test?

The IELTS test is divided into four sections, irrespective of whether IELTS is General or Academic. The sections are:

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

Detailed information about the IELTS General test is given in the table below.

IELTS Sections	Description	Number of sections	Number of Questions	Marking	Time Allowed
Reading	In the IELTS General Training Reading test, you are provided with passages from advertisements and brochures, which are reading materials that you would use in everyday life.	3	40	Each correct answer receives 1 mark	60 minutes
Writing	The IELTS General test-takers are required to write two tasks related to general topics.	2	• Write 150 word for Task 1 • Write 250 words for Task 2	Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the Writing score.	60 minutes
Listening	The IELTS General test takers are required to answer ten questions in the four parts of the paper. The questions are in the exact order of the information provided in the recording, so the candidate must answer the questions sequentially.	4	40	Each correct answer receives 1 mark.	Approximately 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet)
Speaking	The Speaking test is conducted in person between the candidate and the interviewer.  The Speaking test is recorded. The speaking test has three parts, each with a specific pattern of tasks to test your speaking ability.	3	NA	NA	11 to 14 minutes

 

IELTS General Test Fee for Canada PR

The fee for the IELTS General test ranges from CAD 322 to CAD 352.

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