🇨🇦 Canada PR Made Easier: IRCC to Accept TOEFL Essentials for English Proof

Imagine skipping a bulky language exam and still boosting your Canada PR chances. That’s exactly what’s on the horizon. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has added TOEFL Essentials as an approved English test for permanent residency applications.

This change gives aspiring immigrants one more way to prove their English skills, without the extra stress. ETS, the organization behind the TOEFL, confirmed it’s now a designated testing partner for IRCC. They’re finalizing logistics—like test locations and dates—and will update candidates once everything is locked in.

Who Benefits from This Update?

Anyone applying under Canada’s economic immigration streams will see the biggest impact. That includes:

• Express Entry–managed programs
• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

If you’re preparing an application for any of these, you’ll soon be able to choose TOEFL Essentials alongside other accepted language tests.

What Makes TOEFL Essentials Different?

TOEFL Essentials is built around real-world tasks that measure listening, reading, speaking, and writing—all in about 90 minutes. Key features include:

• Task-based questions mirroring everyday communication
• Instant unofficial scores for listening and reading
• Official results delivered online within six days
• Unlimited free score reports sent to institutions

By blending academic and general contexts, TOEFL Essentials reflects how you use English on the job, at school, or in social settings. Learn more on the ETS website: https://www.ets.org/toefl/essentials.

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Next Steps for Applicants

1. Monitor IRCC’s updates on their official site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html
2. Register for your TOEFL Essentials test once dates and locations are published.
3. Submit your test report with your PR application under the applicable program.

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With this new option, IRCC is offering more flexibility to skilled workers and graduates worldwide. Keep an eye on announcements from ETS and IRCC—you could be one step closer to calling Canada home.

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