No. If you are applying for a Canadian study permit in 2026 or 2027, you must take your English language proficiency test in-person at an official test center. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) explicitly does not accept remotely proctored or home-based exams such as "IELTS Onli...
For years, international students relied on the Student Direct Stream (SDS) for expedited visa processing (often within 20 days) by providing upfront GIC payments and 6.0+ IELTS scores. However, in a massive policy shift, IRCC completely discontinued the SDS program effective November 8, 2024. Wh...
Book an In-Person Test: Ensure you register for IELTS Academic (Computer-delivered or Paper-based at a center), PTE Academic (in-center), or TOEFL iBT (in-center). Verify DLI Acceptance: Even if a university conditionally accepts an online test like Duolingo for admission, the IRCC visa officer m...
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