Do Native English-Speakers Have to Take the IELTS Test?

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Do Native English-Speakers Have to Take the IELTS
Test?
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When you think about gaining entry to Canada by
applying for a visa or using the Express Entry
application,
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you may assume you only have to take the IELTS if
you're a non-English speaking person from a
foreign country, whose primary language is not
English. However, this is not an accurate
assessment.
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There are several native English speaking
countries around the world, as well as
non-English speaking countries that have adopted
English as a second language for business
purposes or other such reasons.
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Native English speaking individuals, seeking a
visa to enter English-speaking countries are
required to take and pass the IELTS test.
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In fact, in certain countries, the only accepted
test format used by immigration agencies is the
IELTS test and includes
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• Canada
• UK
• Australia
• New Zealand

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  Why Do I Have to Take the IELTS If I am Already
a Native English Speaker?
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The reason you have to still take the IELTS exam
is to demonstrate your proficiency of the English
language.
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The IELTS test is taken by people who want to
attend university in an English-speaking country,
as well as for immigration purposes and career
opportunities.
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For instance, a native English speaking
individual from the UK, who wants to apply for a
visa to enter Canada, must sit for, take, and
pass the IELTS exam, even though they are from
another English speaking country.
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Even people from the United States have to take
the IELTS if they are entering Canada on a Visa.
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Do I Need to Prepare for My IELTS Test?   One of
the biggest mistakes native speakers make is not
preparing for the IELTS exam.
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They figure they will be able to breeze right
through it since they already know English.
Unfortunately,
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many native speakers actually discover the test
is much harder than they originally anticipated
and end up scoring much lower, without proper
preparation, compared to non-English speaking
people.
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In addition, in some native speaking countries,
individuals believe they are proficient in
English because they are told so by their
instructors, co-workers, friends, or family.
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However, while they might be considered
proficient in their own country, they often
quickly discover they are not as proficient as
they were led to believe after the take the IELTS.
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There are some rather complex questions that
require writing or speaking concise answers on
the exam.
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Not being prepared ahead of time could result in
a low test score and failing your IELTS. Then,
you would have to register and pay another exam
fee to retake the test a second time.
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It is far better to tap into the wide array of
online resources offered here on our website to
help you prepare for your IELTS.
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IDP Canada also offers paid-for content, which
covers specific materials, lessons, and other
IELTS-related topics, which can be beneficial if
you are not proficient in specific areas or want
to ensure you are well-prepared for your exam, so
you can obtain a higher score.
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  Please feel free to explore our website further
or contact your nearest IELTS Test Centre for
further information on preparing for your exam.
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