Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the TOEFL English language test will soon be added to the list of recognized language proficiency exams for Canadian permanent residence applications. At this stage, the test is not yet officially accepted, and the exact date of implementation will be announced later by IRCC.
Key Points
- Programs Covered: The test is expected to be accepted for most of Canada’s economic immigration programs, including Express Entry, the Atlantic Immigration Program, and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
- Implementation Stage: The details are currently being finalized between IRCC and the test provider. Until an official confirmation is issued, applicants must continue to use the currently recognized exams.
- Features: The TOEFL Essentials test takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. Unofficial results for the listening and reading sections are available immediately, while official results are typically released within six days. In addition, candidates can send their scores to multiple institutions free of charge.
Conclusion
The addition of the TOEFL English test to IRCC’s list of accepted exams will provide applicants with more options to demonstrate their language proficiency for Canadian immigration. This update does not create a new immigration pathway but rather adds another choice alongside the existing tests. Applicants are advised to follow upcoming announcements from IRCC for the official start date of this policy.
