I know what is said in the instructions, if you read the archive of this
forum you will see that this topic was already discussed earlier and Andrew
Miller
mentioned that Academic IELTS is also acceptable. What would you expect from
the instructions? Suggestion to take Academic IELTS|? It's too hard for most
immigrants and does not serve the aim of using a language for immigration,
but it;s the same test.
EK
"PMM" <pmurray-no spam-@telus.net> wrote in message
news:ePvAb.27950$bC.16122@clgrps13...
> Hi EK
> "EK" <> wrote in message
> news:E_rAb.1188$...
> > Academic version of IELTS can be used for immigration. Esentially it's
the
> > same, but some parts arr harder.
> >
> > EK
> > "Emil" <> wrote in message
> > news:ITrAb.6751$...
> > > I am not sure, but it would make sense it one would because academic
is
> > > harder.
> > >
> > >
> > > "PMM" <pmurray-no spam-@telus.net> wrote in message
> > > news:f2oAb.22249$bC.11219@clgrps13...
> > > > Hi Dude
> > > >
> > > > "Dude" <> wrote in message
> > > > news:...
> > > > > Hi all...
> > > > >
> > > > > I'd like to know whether the academic version of IELTS score could
> be
> > > > > used in applying for immigration.
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm planning to go for post-graduate studies in Canada and and at
> the
> > > > > same time apply for immigration. The general version score is
> needed
> > > > > for immigration while the academic version is necessary for study
> > > > > purpose. I was wondering if I could use the academic score for
> > > > > immigration purpose.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanking you,
> > > > >
> > > > > Dude.
> > > >
> > > > According to CIC you need General not Academic ILETS
> > > >
> > > > PMM
> Suggest you read http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-3-1.html
> especially the part that says " Note: IELTS has two options for the
reading
> and writing tests. There is a "General Training" and an "Academic" option.
> You must take the "General Training" option."
> PMM