Are Duolingo Language Test Acceptable For Permanent Residence

[Sukhbir Singh]

I am a work permit holder in Canada. I am about to finish my one year of skilled work experience in Canada. In order to apply for my permanent resident application, I need to provide my language proficiency level. At the moment, IELTS examinations are temporarily closed. Is there any test known as Duolingo?

[Bavneet (Admin)]

There are various language test options which are being accepted by designated learning institutions of Canada. The Duolingo English Test is accepted by almost 140 Canadian post-secondary institutions. It can be completed in just 1 hour and results are available in 2 days. Apart from Duolingo, there is also IELTS indicator test. These English tests approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for students that want to fast-track their study permit application.

Unfortunately, to apply for permanent residence application, this fast track online test is not acceptable. You can go for computer based IELTS general test which is provided by IDP, British Council, and Cambridge Assessment English.