Living and working in Canada

Download your free guide to taking IELTS for Canadian PR and PGWP Applications

All you need to know about preparing for IELTS with tips, score requirements and preparation resources.

Take the next step with specific guidelines for Canadian PR and PGWP applicants.

Our free guide pinpoints key areas to help you succeed on your Canadian journey.

We’ll take you through our recommendations to succeed on Speaking and Writing, and show you all the free preparation resources on IELTS Ready to help you achieve the IELTS band score you need.

In the guide, you’ll find:

IELTS General Training test breakdown with details on what you will be tested on in each section

PR/PGWP band scores, so you know exactly what you need to apply for residency or the post-grad work permit

Writing tasks and samples with assessment criteria and detailed examiner comments on strengths and areas to improve

An overview of IELTS Ready, your complete preparation toolkit for exam success

Test-day checklist to ensure you are ready to show up and do your best

Created by the British Council – the world's most trusted English test provider.

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Accepted for PR and PGWP by IRCC

Widest test centre network in Canada with flexible test dates

Easy to book online and reschedule up to 15 days before your test. No need to contact your test centre!

Option to take IELTS Writing on paper

Fast results (typically in 1-2 days)

Friendly test-day experience, with a quiet testing environment and private rooms for your Speaking test

Find out more about booking your test with the British Council