Study in Canada without IELTS – Conditional Offers

The IELTS or English language proficiency test can be a hurdle for many Indian students especially from regional areas aspiring to study in Canada. Students who are unable to achieve the minimum band score of 6.0 in IELTS cannot get admission in most of the college and Universities in Canada. You can find out more about IELTS requirements for Canada here. So, there are options available for students looking for IELTS 5.5 band colleges in Canada. But, is it possible to study in Canada without IELTS at all?

Well, unfortunately, the answer is NO. It is not possible to study in Canada without IELTS. However, what you can do is make applications in Canadian colleges listed below, without taking the IELTS exam. If these colleges shortlist your profile, then they will issue a conditional offer letter. Once you get this offer, you can prepare and take IELTS exam, and achieve the desired score mentioned in the conditional offer letter.

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Which Canadian Colleges give conditional offer letter without IELTS?

The following are the colleges that give conditional offer letter to students even without IELTS:

Durham College
Conestoga College
Fanshawe College
Sheridan College
St. Clair College
Algonquin College
St. Lawrence College

In addition to this, the following are the universities giving conditional offer letter to students without IELTS:

University of Winnipeg
University of Saskatchewan
Brock University
University of Regina
Carleton University
Concordia University
Memorial University
Yorkville University

FAQs related to IELTS for Canada

How many types of IELTS exams are there?

There are of two types namely, IELTS General for those who wish to undergo training, work or emigrate to an English speaking country and IELTS Academic for students who wish to specifically study at universities in an English speaking country. In addition, you can take pen and paper IELTS (offline) or Computer based IELTS (online). To know about pros and cons of offline and online IELTS test click here.

Can I apply for Canada student VISA with an IELTS band 5.5?

Yes, it is not possible to get a Canada student VISA with IELTS band 5.5 under non-SDS Category but the chances of successful outcome are less.

Is 5.5 a good score in IELTS for Canada immigration?

If you want to get a Canada immigration, it is suggested that the candidate has at least 6.0 in each band along with an overall score of 6 or above. It is recommended to aim for a higher score by most of the overseas education consultants.

What is the minimum IELTS score for Canada?

Even though the universities listed above accept IELTS 5.5 band, Canada student VISA IELTS band requirements state that candidates should have an overall score of 6 or higher.

How many bands are required for Canada?

IELTS exam has 9 bands in total and candidates require all the bands to meet the eligibility criteria of the Canadian universities.

Can I get Canada VISA without IELTS?

No. To get the student VISA for Canada, a student must have an overall score of 6 in the IELTS.

Can I study in UK without IELTS?

Yes, it is possible to study in the UK without IELTS. Many UK universities offer IELTS waiver if you have 65% above in Class 12^th English Exam.

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Study in Canada without IELTS – Conditional Offers