ESL Certificate for applying Citizenship status

[NaveedAnwar]

Hi,

Can anyone inform me a government funded school/training centre from where I get a ESL Certificate?

I went for English Language Assessment and got 8, but no school is ready to issue a certificate on the basis of this Assessment Result.

Any help would be highly appreciated.

Regards,
Naveed

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hello Naveed,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find information regarding what is specifically required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for citizenship on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the FAQ section.

Here is an excerpt,

You must provide evidence that you have reached CLB/NCLC 4 or higher in speaking and listening as part of a LINC/CLIC course to meet the language ability requirement for your citizenship. A placement test done by a LINC/CLIC assessment center is not accepted as evidence.

You can find some detailed information regarding what is acceptable and where to get it in the What documents can I use to prove that I meet the citizenship language requirement? section.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CRS,CRS-DC
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[chonamillar]

Hi Sir/ Ma’am,

I have a question applying citizenship we are planning to file citizenship this year now when I go to YMCA and they assessed me for English I got bond 6 but after that they said I need to go school even I got 6.
My question I saw in cic website one proof of English language document in school like diploma, transcript etc. I have diploma and transcript with notary it’s okay I used this document as proof of English? Or do I need also CLB also?
Thank you hope you help me

[SettlementOrgMod]

@chonamillar

Hi Sir/ Ma’am,

I have a question applying citizenship we are planning to file citizenship this year now when I go to YMCA and they assessed me for English I got bond 6 but after that they said I need to go school even I got 6.
My question I saw in cic website one proof of English language document in school like diploma, transcript etc. I have diploma and transcript with notary it’s okay I used this document as proof of English? Or do I need also CLB also?
Thank you hope you help me

Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

According to IRCC article, Find out if you have the language proof for citizenship: Step 1

If you attended a secondary or post-secondary program in English or French, you may:

[…] send a copy of proof that you completed or are attending a program with your application. Proof can be your:

• diploma
• transcript
• certificate

Your proof must be in English or French. If it’s in another language, you must also send a certified English or French translation. The translation should show that the language of instruction of the program was English or French.

You may also find helpful information in the IRCC Help Centre article, What documents can I use to prove that I meet the citizenship language requirement?

You may also find useful information in the Settlement.Org article How do I get my documents translated?

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

We hope this information is helpful.

Settlement.Org Team

[Syedamirali]

Hi
I am applying for citizenship.can i use my masters degree from.pakistan as a language proof as my transcript is in english.

[Syedamirali]

I also want to know that if i use LINC for english prof.how many levels i have to complete for it

[SettlementOrgMod]

@Syedamirali

Hi
I am applying for citizenship.can i use my masters degree from.pakistan as a language proof as my transcript is in english.

Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

According to IRCC article, Find out if you have the language proof for citizenship: Step 1

If you attended a secondary or post-secondary program in English or French, you may:
[…] send a copy of proof that you completed or are attending a program with your application. Proof can be your:

• diploma
• transcript
• certificate

Your proof must be in English or French. If it’s in another language, you must also send a certified English or French translation. The translation should show that the language of instruction of the program was English or French.

If the program was in English or French, then you may use this to meet your language requirement for citizenship.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.


We hope this information is helpful.

Settlement.Org Team

[SettlementOrgMod]

@Syedamirali

I also want to know that if i use LINC for english prof.how many levels i have to complete for it

Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

According to IRCC article, What language level do I need when I apply for citizenship?

If you are between the ages of 18 and 54 on the date you sign your application, you must meet the Canadian Language Benchmarks Level 4 (CLB 4) or higher in speaking and listening.
This means to become a Canadian citizen you must show that you have an adequate knowledge of English or French by providing, with your citizenship application, proof that you can speak and listen in English or French at CLB/NCLC 4 level or higher.

You may also find helpful information in the IRCC Help Centre article, What documents can I use to prove that I meet the citizenship language requirement?

You may also find useful information in the Settlement.Org article How do I get my documents translated?

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

We hope this information is helpful.

Settlement.Org Team

[Claudia]

Hi everyone!

I lost my Document that proved I took ESL in a flood and I was wondering what I would need to do to attain prof/document confirming that I took ESL … Thank you

[Juan_David]

I live in Montreal, but I’m not a francophone person, i do not use French in my regular basics. couple years ago i send my application for Citizenship and it was denied cause no prove of language. at that time I attach in my application. 3 levels of English from Northampton Community College in PA USA. Also I attach level 4 5 and six. from Pinellas ESL program in Pinellas FL USA. application was denied for that. then i attach Certificate in Quebec for Textile designer. Again my papers got back to me. So basic i have a CELPIP test. but nothing is available in Montreal an not even in Quebec. from my home to Ottawa is only 1:40 minutes drive so can You help me to found a CELPIP (ESL) Centre around Ottawa Area? Thanks.

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

You may be able to find some helpful information in our Settlement.Org article here, Where can I take ESL classes? or Comment puis-je m’inscrire à des cours CLIC ?. For assessment centres, you may find articles, What is a language assessment center and where can I find one and Where can I get my English level evaluated? particularly helpful.

You may want to dial 211 on a phone for free and speak to an information and referral specialist to find an ESL centre near you. 211 is a free, confidential service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You may also find some helpful information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website, in articles What language level do I need when I apply for citizenship? and How do you measure how well I can speak English or French when applying for citizenship?

We hope this information is helpful.

Settlement.Org Team