The Principal Applicant is awarded points on the basis of their demonstrated proficiency in Canada's official languages. Demonstration of language skills may be via subjective documentation showing your education or employment in an environment using that language, or by an objective test score such as the IELTS or TEF.
You are awarded points based on proficiency in each of four abilities (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening). Points are awarded as follows:
Proficiency |
Score (Maximum=24) |
First official language (English or French)
|
High Proficiency (per ability) |
4 points |
Moderate Proficiency (per ability) |
2 points |
Basic Proficiency (per ability) |
1 point (to a maximum of 2 points) |
No Proficiency (per ability) |
0 points |
Second official language (English or French)
|
High Proficiency (per ability) |
2 points |
Moderate Proficiency (per ability) |
2 points |
Basic Proficiency (per ability) |
1 point (to a maximum of 2 points) |
No Proficiency (per ability) |
0 points |