New Language Test for Canadian Immigration: TOEFL Essentials

If you’re planning to apply for Canadian permanent residence, there’s exciting news! 🎊 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will soon start accepting the TOEFL Essentials test as proof of English language proficiency.

What’s Happening?

Currently, IRCC accepts IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE Core for immigration. But soon, you’ll have another option — the TOEFL Essentials test.

• ✅ Announced on August 21 by ETS (the organization behind TOEFL).

• ⏳ Not yet active! IRCC will update their official website once the test is fully accepted.

• 🌍 Available at secure test centres in Canada and worldwide.

👩‍💼 Who Can Benefit?

The TOEFL Essentials test will be accepted for candidates under economic immigration programs, such as:

• ✨ Express Entry (FSWP, FSTP, CEC)

• 🌊 Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

🏞️ Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) (subject to provincial uptake)

 About the TOEFL Essentials Test

• ⏱️ Duration: Around 1.5 hours

• 🎧 Skills Tested: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking

• 🎥 Extra: A short, unscored Personal Video Statement

⚡ Format: Short, fast-paced, real-life communication tasks

Scoring

• 🎯 Instant unofficial results for Listening & Reading right after the test

• 📅 Official results online within 6 days (or less!)

• 💌 Send score reports to unlimited institutions for free

🧾 Other Accepted English Tests by IRCC

If TOEFL Essentials isn’t your style, IRCC still accepts:

• 📍 CELPIP

• 📍 IELTS

• 📍 PTE Core

All scores are measured using the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) system.

 Why This Matters

This change gives applicants more flexibility in proving English proficiency, making it easier for foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence in Canada. 🍁

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New Language Test for Canadian Immigration: TOEFL Essentials