Are you considering applying for Canadian citizenship? If so, you should be aware of the language requirements set forth by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). If you fall between the ages of 18 and 54, you are required to demonstrate “adequate knowledge” of either English or French, the official languages of Canada.
So, what exactly does “adequate knowledge” mean? According to Canada, you should be able to take part in short, everyday conversations, understand simple instructions and questions, use basic grammar, and know common words and phrases. The level of your language skills is determined by your age on the day you sign your application for Canadian citizenship. Are you wondering how IRCC measures your language skills? They evaluate your language skills through language proof, speaking ability with a citizenship official, or during a citizenship test if necessary.
If you’re already familiar with Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) testing for English or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) testing for French, you will be pleased to learn that “adequate” knowledge of English or French is equivalent to scoring a Level 4 on the speaking and listening portion of these language tests. For certain applicants, accommodations or waivers may be available.
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