Written by Gabriela Estrada

When we think about immigrating to Canada, the first thing we should ask ourselves is: will my language level be an obstacle for the visa, and how complicated is it to comply with the immigration requirements of the new country? 

Well, in this article from our language school, Planet ImmilandI want to describe to you how Canada is in both aspects: language level and immigration process. After reading it, we can comment on our networks, let's get started!

How does the language and immigration process combine for Canada?

Canada is a very interesting country for the foreign population because of its inclusive immigration policies, because it is a safe country, people live peacefully, it has a high level of development, etc. In general, the government has diverse programs to attract students, workers, tourists and even parents, grandparents and spouses of permanent residents, but as well as choosing and receiving new people, it also demands a high level of excellence, the language is taken into account and its immigration system is based on skills and education. 

What skills and level of education does Canada take into account?

Most Canadian immigration programs, such as Express Entry or provincial nomination, award points for language skills. To give you a broader idea, in the United States, which is the closest English-speaking country, Hispanic immigration is more diverse than here, but it is not always focused on specific visa skills, so Canada presents itself as a more direct path for language categories and scores, something that intermediate French speakers or fluent English speakers can take advantage of, as they can compete with other candidates who are not very fluent in either of these languages, so it is precisely this language skill that can open the door to a successful visa.

Important: Do you know if your level of English or French allows you to immigrate to Canada? Take a free level test.

What is the minimum level required to immigrate to Canada?

Basically, this depends on the program or pathway they choose to emigrate. For example:

• For Express Entry, you need a minimum level of English CLB 7 (advanced) and intermediate level of French. The CLB 7 level can be obtained by taking the general IELTS test.
• For the employment pathway, a CLB 5 level of English/French may work. For this pathway, at the time of application, the government will NOT ask you to take a certification test, such as the IELTS, because it assumes that if your employer is hiring you, it is because you have the language level necessary to work. But remember that you will have to go through the job interview process, and this will be in English or French, as required by the position.
• If it is by way of study, the language is mandatory and will depend on the requirements of each university, the student must have a level CLB 7 or higher, in Canada it is impossible to see classes in Spanish!

Important: did you know that your immigration profile can improve if you speak English or French? In this blogI tell you how.

As you can appreciate, Canada is strict and demanding in the handling of its two official languages, however, it has migratory routes that make possible the arrival with permanent residence, for example, the Express Entry, or temporary. Many international students fall in love with Canadian universities for their educational excellence, and the English language should not be an obstacle because you can come to learn. Next, I would like to share with you a very interesting pathway called pathway.

Can I study in Canada without the required level of English?

If a student does not have the language level yet, he or she can enter a college or university thanks to the Pathway Programwhich offers accelerated language learning with the objective of achieving the English proficiency necessary for academic purposes and enrolling in an institution in Canada. in Canada. Our language school, Planeta Immiland, is focused on opening the doors of this country through allied institutions and the pathway.

On pathway is an alternative that allows the applicant to be pre-admitted to a college or a university under the condition that he/she studies English for a number of months determined by the institution itself. This article of our blog expands on the process: Entering university directly through a pathway..

Important: Planeta Immiland prepares you for your higher education with the Accelerated Program and without the need to take language exams. This program offers accelerated language learning with the objective of achieving the English proficiency necessary for academic purposes and enrollment in a university or college. college in Canada.

Do you know our universities and colleges and allies to do a pathway? pathway? Learn more here.

In conclusion, Canada is quite demanding with the level of languages and every candidate to live in this beautiful country must be able to speak English and/or French. I hope this content has cleared your doubts on this matter.

Thank you for reaching the end of this article. Remember that speaking the language of Canada will open more doors for you in terms of employment, studies and quality of life.

To perform the pathway with Planeta Immiland, you can write to [email protected].

See our English English courses y French courses for immigration purposes to Canada.

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With love,

Planeta Immiland Education