IELTS - Federal Skilled Worker in Canada

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Hi guys! I'm a Filipino and would love it if my kababayans can share their insights. I just registered recently for an IELTS Academic exam this coming December 20. What I have in mind then was to apply for a bridging program in Australia. I know that I need to shell out a lot of money in order to be eligible for one. To make this post shorter, the financial assistance that I'm expecting is now a bit uncertain. And from what I've read in the forums here in All Nurses, applying for a bank or agency loan is a big no-no. My question is, does CIC accept Academic IELTS as an alternative for GT? I've read contradicting posts here and I just want to be sure as some posts date back from 1 to 3 years. I would like to have an update regarding this issue. I do not come from a wealthy family and shelling out another 9,000 pesos for a GT program will surely hurt. Thanks a lot guys!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Bit confused as you mention both Australia and Canada

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CIC = Canadian Immigration :) sorry for the confusion. What I wanted to ask is, does the CIC accept IELTS Academic in place of GT if I have taken the former? I just made a little background from where I'm coming from at the moment that's why the post was a bit long :)

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Specializes in CTICU.

I also do not understand - you are applying for a bridging program in Australia but asking about Canadian requirements??

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To me it reads that they want to use Canada if it's cheaper than Australia.

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Fiona59

That's it! :) my expected financial assistance for my planned application for a bridging program looks uncertain at the moment. So we are trying to look at Canada as a plan B. What I would like to ask is this: does CIC or Canadian Immigration accept an IELTS academic instead of GT? Assuming I pass my Dec 20 academic exam. :) Cause I see contradicting answers regarding this one on previous posts that I've read. 9000pesos is no joke for us as I do not come from a wealthy family. Thanks! :)

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

From what I have seen in the past and CIC do change the rules, then no they do not accept Academic IELTS they ask for General. The only real answer will come when you apply. Does the CIC website state anything?

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Silverdragon102

Yeah the CIC site states they need a GT IELTS. But I have a colleague who just applied last july and his Academic IELTS was accepted. And I have this ex-coworker who took a GT IELTS cause her Academic IELTS wasn't accepted. That's why I'm at a dilemma. I don't know if I need to shell out another 9000 fora GT IELTS once I'm done with my Acads IELTS. It's confusing to be honest haha. Does the CIC change their reqts abruptly every now and then?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

CIC change things and even if it says one thing they may accept another

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