Study Abroad: Canada Simplifies IELTS Requirements for Study Permit Applicants, Focuses on Overall Band Score

 As per, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada IELTS test takers are not required to achieve minimum score as per guideline.

Student Direct Stream programme will now require only an overall 6 band score.

 The reform will be effective from 10 August this year.

IELTS is accepted worldwide. A positive shift towards test takers to focus on their individual scores.