Immigration to Canada has increased dramatically over the years, especially from India. It is one of the best places to start your career, education, or raise your family. With one of the best infrastructure developments, increasing facilities, and per capita income, Canada has something to offer for everyone.
To get the Permanent residency or any Visa for starting your Canadian Life, one of the most important and unavoidable requirements is proving your English skills in either English or French.
But what happens if you can’t complete all parts of your language test due to a disability? And how do you know which test to take and what scores are needed? As the Canadian Government tends to encourage Immigration culture to boost its social and economic growth, equal opportunity is given to all.
We will help you understand how the Canadian Government has implemented the Language Averaging tools and how to calculate the totals.
The Language Averaging Tool helps people who couldn’t complete all parts of their language test due to a disability.
For example, if you took the CELPIP or TEF Canada test but missed one part because of a medical condition, this tool helps you calculate an average score for the missing sections. This ensures an accurate reflection of your overall language proficiency. For a single test, your score won't come down; rather, an average will be considered.
Step | Process |
1 | Visit the official IRCC Language Averaging Tool page. |
2 | Choose the language test you completed (CELPIP or TEF Canada). |
3 | Enter your completed test scores and mark incomplete sections as “Not tested.” |
4 | The tool calculates an average score automatically. |
5 | Include the calculated average scores when submitting your application to IRCC. |
As this tool is on the official website, it is 100% accurate and can also be applied to the Applications for Visa immigration.
Why Is Language Proficiency Important for Canada Immigration?
Canada’s Express Entry system uses a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to score applicants. One of the most important factors in this system is your language proficiency, measured using tests like TEF Canada and CELPIP. Higher scores improve your chances of getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
Language Test | What It Measures | Key Details |
TEF Canada | Measures French proficiency | - Tests Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing - Scores convert to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) - Valid for 2 years |
CELPIP (General Test) | Measures English proficiency | - Tests Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking - Scores also map to CLB levels - Valid for 2 years |
CLB Level | Minimum CELPIP Score (Per Skill) | Minimum TEF Canada Score (Per Skill) |
CLB 9 | 9 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) | 249 (Listening), 249 (Reading), 273 (Writing), 361 (Speaking) |
CLB 7 | 7 | 181 (Listening), 181 (Reading), 181 (Writing), 226 (Speaking) |
CLB 5 | 5 | 121 (Listening), 121 (Reading), 136 (Writing), 181 (Speaking) |
They provide a fair way to account for disabilities when calculating language ability.
They help you understand exactly what scores are required based on your immigration goals.
They ensure you get proper CRS points and improve your chances of approval.
Tools like Language averaging need an expert to be calculated or applied. Many new applicants may not know about these tools and can face rejection or delay in their immigration journey. Sometimes Canadian immigration can feel overwhelming. Here’s how Aptech Visa, the best Visa consultants, can help you succeed and get the Canada Visa approval on your first attempt.
Expert guidance in selecting the right test (CELPIP or TEF Canada). One-to-one, according to your circumstances.
Assistance in understanding required scores and translating them into CLB levels.
Help with using the IRCC Language Averaging Tool for disability-related cases.
Proper document preparation and on-time, error-free application submission.
Continuous support until you receive your Canadian visa.
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