Language requirements

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

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Applicants in certain classes must have adequate knowledge of either English or French to immigrate or work in Canada.

Evidence of language proficiency

• Criteria for designation as a language testing agency
• Designated testing organizations
• Equivalency charts
• Integrity concerns with respect to language test results
• Certificate issuance for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada learners

See also:

• IRCC publications and manuals
• Integrity concerns with respect to language test results
• Canadian experience class
• Caring for children and caring for people with high medical needs
• Home Child-Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot
• Citizenship
• Federal skilled trades
• Federal skilled workers
• Live-in caregivers
• Provincial nominees
• Immigrant Investor Venture Capital

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Date modified: 2022-08-19