Answer: How much IELTS is required to study in Canada in 2023?

You do not know how much IELTS is required to study in Canada ? Is it more beneficial to take IELTS in Vietnam or in Canada? Don't worry, the following article DOL will provide you with the necessary information so that you can prepare for your study path in Canada!

1. How much IELTS do you need to study in Canada?

Normally, studying in Canada requires an IELTS score of 6.0 - 6.5. However, each school will have different IELTS requirements. In addition, the required IELTS score will depend on the level of study that the international student intends to study.

Those of you who are having the "Canada Dream" will surely wonder about the necessary IELTS score information to be able to study abroad in this beautiful country.In fact, for international students, English certificates are recognized. At the international level will open up a lot of opportunities, from setting foot in a new land to winning a scholarship to study abroad.

Here are the IELTS score requirements when studying in some famous schools in Canada

Minimum IELTS score for undergraduate/college and graduate schools in Canada

As mentioned, the required IELTS score when studying in Canada will depend on the level of study that international students plan to study in this country. As follows:

• For high school level: If you want to study in Canada, international students from other countries will participate in an interview directly with the school that the student plans to attend, most schools will not require a diploma. IELTS. However, there are some exceptions, if you are planning to study in Canada at the high school level, please carefully check the requirements for documents and conditions from the school!
• For intermediate and college level: If you want to study in Canada, international students from other countries will have to submit IELTS (from 6.5) or TOEFL (65 - 78) to be able to study this level in Canada. 
• Postgraduate Certificate Programs: International students from other countries will have to submit IELTS (6.0 – 6.5) or TOEFL (78 – 79).
• For master level: The condition is that international students from other countries will have to submit IELTS score of 7.0 or higher or TOEFL 95.

IELTS scores to study in Canada for undergraduate and graduate levels are usually 6.0 IELTS or higher and no skill less than 5.0. Specifically, some universities in Canada require IELTS scores as follows:

STT	School's name	IELTS Score	Listening Score	Writing Score	Speaking Points	Reading Score
first	Athabasca University	6.5	5	5	5	5
2	Acadia University	6.5
3	Algoma University	6
4	Bishop’s University	6.5
5	Brandon University	6.5
6	Brescia University College	6.5	6	6	6	6
7	Capilano University	6.5
8	Campion College	6.5	5	5	5	5
9	Camosun College	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
ten	York University	6.5

Table of requirements for IELTS at some universities/colleges in Canada

There is no clear requirement for the minimum IELTS score required to immigrate to Canada. However, the language requirements for entering a top Canadian University/College are sometimes very demanding. Also, for most universities, you need to meet the overall IELTS score prerequisite and individual skill score.

You can refer to more about studying abroad A to Z with IDP through this video below:

2. What cases need IELTS when studying in Canada?

Here are the cases where IELTS is required when studying abroad:

• There are about 90/98 universities and colleges in Canada that accept IELTS as part of their application and admission documents.
• If you are studying abroad without SDS financial proof, the IELTS is required. 
• If you want to immigrate to Canada, only IELTS will satisfy the requirements.
• To study a master's program in this famous country, you need to have an IELTS of 7.0 or higher (depending on the requirements of the school).

Things to keep in mind in the English language criteria when studying in Canada

3. Is it possible to study in Canada without IELTS?

You can completely study in Canada without IELTS. There are many alternatives to studying in Canadian universities for those who do not have an IELTS score. These options are language proficiency exams like TOEFL, PTE, CAEL, CPE, Cambridge English Exams, etc.

More specifically, there are some regulations that do not require candidates to have IELTS to study in Canada as follows:

2 cases to study in Canada without IELTS

• If studying in Canada but only at the high school level, IELTS is not required.
• There are a few universities in Canada that accept TOEFL certificates. However, if you want to immigrate to Canada, TOEFL is not accepted. When preparing for admission to Canada, IELTS is still recommended.
• If you are studying in high school, when studying in Canada, the school will prepare a placement test before admission without IELTS certificate.
• If you can prove your finances, you will not need to use IELTS when studying in Canada.

4. The advantage of IELTS when studying in Canada

With your IELTS certificate in hand, you can:

• Affirm your ability to use English enough to participate in all courses at all grade levels in Canada (depending on the specific requirements of each school)
• Give yourself a much bigger competitive advantage over other “competitors” when you have an IELTS certificate with a desirable score.
• Your resume or student visa interview will look much better with your IELTS score attached.

5. Frequently asked questions about IELTS to study in Canada

Is IELTS 5.5 eligible to study in Canada?

Previously, with an IELTS score of 5.5, you could completely study in Canada under the CES program. However, this program ended and was replaced by the SDS program.

Currently, to answer the question of how much IELTS is required to study in Canada , the answer is that the IELTS skills must be higher or equal to 6.0 and the total score must be at least 6.5.

In addition, if you follow the subsidized family and pay tuition fees, you can also study in Canada with an IELTS score of 5.5.

Take IELTS in Vietnam or go to Canada?

Depending on the specific conditions, you can choose to take the IELTS test in Vietnam or Canada. For those of you who want to study in Canada, there are usually 2 cases as below:

• Family to pay for the cost of studying abroad: if your family has economic conditions to sponsor you during your study abroad, you can apply under the CMTC and continue to study English in Canada to improve your score. and test there.
• Studying abroad under the SDS: if you study abroad under the SDS, the IELTS certificate is required, not only that, the total score must be at least 6.5 and no skill is below 6.0.

However, studying and taking the exam in Canada will cost more than taking the test in Vietnam and you will also spend more time learning a foreign language.

Therefore, it is best to equip yourself with IELTS certificate while still in Vietnam, it will be much more beneficial.

DOL hopes that the above article has helped answer the question of how much IELTS is required to study in Canada and that you have obtained the necessary information to design a suitable plan for yourself.