The Core Human Capital Factors – III-A: The Official Language Proficiency – Proficiency in the First Official Language
As mentioned earlier, the foreign nationals would receive points for proficiency in the English language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
Similarly, the individuals would receive points for proficiency in the French language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens. The table below contains further details on this.
Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have No Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners |
Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners |
Maximum points assignable for each of the language skill areas = 34 points |
Maximum points assignable for each of the language skill areas = 32 points |
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Maximum points assignable for all the language skill areas, taken together, in the first official language of the foreign national = 136 points |
Maximum points assignable for all the language skill areas, taken together, in the first official language of the foreign national = 128 points |
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If the foreign national is: |
If the foreign national is: |
Assessed at less than level 4 – 0 points |
Assessed at less than level 4 – 0 points |
Assessed at levels 4 or 5 – 6 points |
Assessed at levels 4 or 5 – 6 points |
Assessed at level 6 – 9 points |
Assessed at level 6 – 8 points |
Assessed at level 7 – 17 points |
Assessed at level 7 – 16 points |
Assessed at level 8 – 23 points |
Assessed at level 8 – 22 points |
Assessed at level 9 – 31 points |
Assessed at level 9 – 29 points |
Assessed at level 10 or higher – 34 points |
Assessed at level 10 or higher – 32 points |
Source: Citizenship and Immigration