{"id":24646,"date":"2023-08-11T12:16:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T06:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/?p=24646"},"modified":"2023-08-11T12:16:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T06:46:08","slug":"study-abroad-ircc-introduces-new-english-language-tests-for-student-direct-stream-applicants-news-2023-08","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/study-abroad-ircc-introduces-new-english-language-tests-for-student-direct-stream-applicants-news-2023-08\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad: IRCC Introduces New English Language Tests for Student Direct Stream Applicants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a move aimed at enhancing the eligibility criteria for the <strong>Student Direct Stream (SDS<\/strong>), Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the inclusion of four newly approved <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/english-proficiency-test\/\"><strong>English language tests<\/strong><\/a>. This development comes as a part of IRCC&#8217;s efforts to streamline and refine the application process for international <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/study-locations\/study-in-canada\/\"><strong>students aspiring to study in Canada<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The updated list of approved language tests now includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/tests\/pte-exam\/\"><strong>Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/tests\/toefl\/\"><strong>Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"662\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Study Abroad: IRCC Introduces New English Language Tests for Student Direct Stream Applicants\"  class=\"wp-image-24654 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/cdnbloglearn.leverageedu.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-1.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/19071033\/image-1.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/19071033\/image-1-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/19071033\/image-1-768x508.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/19071033\/image-1-380x252.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/19071033\/image-1-800x530.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/19071033\/image-1-150x99.jpeg 150w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligible-english-language-scores-for-sds-applicants\"><span id=\"eligible-english-language-scores-for-sds-applicants\">Eligible English Language Scores for SDS Applicants<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To meet the SDS eligibility requirements, prospective students must demonstrate a well-rounded command of the official language of Canada, encompassing skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Specifically, English language test takers must achieve a total score of at least:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 for CELPIP General<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60 for CAEL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60 for <strong>PTE Academic<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>83 for <strong>TOEFL iBT<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, these tests must be taken in person. The online or remotely proctored tests are not applicable to SDS applicants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-student-direct-stream\"><span id=\"what-is-student-direct-stream\">What is Student Direct Stream?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For foreign students from particular countries, the SDS programme offers expedited processing of study visas. The programme aims to keep the processing time for approved study permit applications to 20 calendar days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam are on the list of nations that qualify for SDS applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more such<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/category\/news-updates\/visa-and-immigration-news\/\"> <strong>visa and immigration news<\/strong><\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/category\/news-updates\/\"> <strong>daily news updates<\/strong><\/a> follow Leverage Edu and start your<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/\"> <strong>study abroad<\/strong><\/a> journey today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In a move aimed at enhancing the eligibility criteria for the Student Direct Stream (SDS), Immigration Refugees 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