What are the advantages for applicants of submitting the results of a third-party language assessment to demonstrate ability in English and/or French?
The biggest advantage for the applicant is that they will know ahead of time how their language proficiency will be evaluated. Federal skilled worker applicants will know exactly how many points they will be awarded. In addition, applicants get an objective, realistic assessment of their language ability and areas for possible improvement. Submitting a language test is also the most efficient way to evaluate language proficiency; it speeds up application processing. Finally, many regulatory bodies and industry sectors require language testing or other proof of language assessment, so in taking the test applicants are one step further on the path to integration into the Canadian labour market.
Related Questions
- Is taking the English Assessment the only way to demonstrate preparedness for English 100, 803, or 802, or English as a Second Language 803 or 802?
- Who should decide about the participation of an English language learner in an assessment?
- How do I demonstrate proficiency in the English language (int’l applicants only)?
