CELPIP General
CAEL
Pearson PTE Academic
TOEFL iBT Test
CELPIP general exams must meet the Canadian Language Benchmark of 7 in each of the 4 modules of this test.
CELPIP score ranges from 0-12 and 7 bands each in listening, reading, speaking, and writing will be acceptable for SDS. Cost of CELPIP general is $280 + taxes.
The good thing about CELPIP General is it is also acceptable for permanent residency program such as Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) therfefore an international student with CELPIP general having a study permit will still be able to use the same test for their permanent residency.
CAEL
The Canadian Academic English Language exam is a Canadian English proficiency test. Cost of CAEL is same as CELPIP at $280 + taxes.
The CAEL score runs from 10 to 90. A score of 60 will be acceptable for Canada study visa under SDS.
It is offered at over 40 CAEL test locations in Canada, the United States, India, the United Arab Emirates, the Philippines, and China.
CAEL takes roughly three and a half hours to complete in order to evaluate the four domains of language competency.
Pearson PTE Academic
In a two-hour exam, PTE Academic assesses the four components of English language ability. The cost of PTE Academic is $330 plus taxes.
Applicant’s performance in writing, speaking, listening, and reading is scored between 10 and 90. A score of 60 will be acceptable to apply for study visa under SDS.
Note that speaking and writing are combined, with reading and listening as independent components.
TOEFL iBT Test
For Canada study visa under SDS a score of 83 or above will be required in ETS TOEFL iBT Test.
Each of the four iBT parts is worth 30 points, ranging from 0 to 120. Total duration of the exam is three hours.
This test costs $240 USD which will be equivalent to $330 CAD or may cost more due to forex exchange.
The good question is, will IRCC accept overall total score? If they do, then this will be the best option for someone who is just losing 0.5-2 bands in one of the IELTS module, but able to score more in rest of the modules.
See below countries that are eligible for Canada Study Permit under SDS (Student Direct Stream)
These 14 countries are eligible for Canada study permit under SDS:
1. Antigua and Barbuda
The requirements for Canada Study Visa under SDS (Student Direct Stream) are as follows:
1. A valid English or French proficiency test with CLB level 7 or higher.
IRCC aims to process all the study permit applications under SDS within 20 working days.
The IRCC processing fee is $150 for Canada study permit under SDS + $85 for biometric.
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