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Test Preparation Services (TPS)
Information on taking the IELTS exam in Montreal, the requirements of universities for IELTS scores, alternatives to IELTS and the path for finding a tutor or self-studying IELTS in Montreal, Quebec.
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TPS - IELTS Exam in Montreal
This page is meant as an information source for students in Montreal who wish to take tutoring lessons, self-study the exam, or take the IELTS test in Montreal
In Montreal, studying and taking the IELTS test is not difficult as there are a number of test centers are in Montreal. We do offer online and home tutorials in Montreal. No matter what is your chosen plan in Montreal, there are a number of issues to consider.
In Montreal, studying and taking the IELTS test is not difficult as there are a number of test centers are in Montreal. We do offer online and home tutorials in Montreal. No matter what is your chosen plan in Montreal, there are a number of issues to consider.
Issues to Consider
1. Which test do I take?
It is not true that Canadian citizenship or permanent residence is determined by the provincial Quebec government or that only French matters. English test requirements typically arise in immigration applications. Citizenship and PR are both federal applications and the government accepts the IELTS English General Module test. For citizenship, this means obtaining a Band 4 in Speaking (CLB 4) and 4.5 in Listening (CLB 4). (writing and reading results are not required for citizenship). For PR, you typically need IELTS score of 6 (CLB 7) in all sections for the EE skilled workers program, but requirements depend on your specific PR application program. Please see links to the official government site for language requirements
If you are applying for University studies you will be taking the IELTS Academic Module or IELTS, See below for score requirement per university in Montreal.
If you are applying for University studies you will be taking the IELTS Academic Module or IELTS, See below for score requirement per university in Montreal.
2. Which Universities in Montreal Accept IELTS?
In Montreal universities, if you are a prospective university student, the following Montreal universities accept IELTS as an entrance exam.
University IELTS Score Required:
Undergrad Direct Entrance (no ESL) Undergrad Direct Entrance (some ESL) Undergraduate Conditional entrance (Intensive ESL required)
Concordia 7 - no section below 6 .5 6.5 - no section below 5.5 6 - no section below 5.5
McGill 6.5 - no section below 6 NA Below 6.5 can take a certificate of proficiency ELC for entry
HEC 6 NA NA
U of Montreal 6.5 NA NA
Graduate MA MBA Program Masters in Science Masters Engineering
Concordia 6.5 no sec 7 - no section below 6 .5 6.5 - no section below 6.5 6.5
McGill 7 - no section below 7 7 no section below 7 6.5 7
If any of this information has been changed or updated please let us know. Please confirm this with the links in the University names above.
University IELTS Score Required:
Undergrad Direct Entrance (no ESL) Undergrad Direct Entrance (some ESL) Undergraduate Conditional entrance (Intensive ESL required)
Concordia 7 - no section below 6 .5 6.5 - no section below 5.5 6 - no section below 5.5
McGill 6.5 - no section below 6 NA Below 6.5 can take a certificate of proficiency ELC for entry
HEC 6 NA NA
U of Montreal 6.5 NA NA
Graduate MA MBA Program Masters in Science Masters Engineering
Concordia 6.5 no sec 7 - no section below 6 .5 6.5 - no section below 6.5 6.5
McGill 7 - no section below 7 7 no section below 7 6.5 7
If any of this information has been changed or updated please let us know. Please confirm this with the links in the University names above.
Do I Have Other Options Besides IELTS? Why Choose IELTS?
For both immigration and academic requirements IELTS is certainly not the only option. For immigration for example you can take CELPIP and for university or college entrance, there are now a number of alternatives to IELTS, most cheaper (such as Duolingo) and and more relevant (such as CAEL). It is recommended to research all options. All have their advantages and disadvantages. . If you feel you have no chance meeting the requirements of any English proficiency, check to see what English programs universities offer that guarantee placement into an undergraduate or graduate program. You should not ignore an intensive English foundation choice if you know your level is low. No university undergraduate or graduate program can do much for you if you have not yet developed enough high-frequency vocabulary or basic grammar structures to function with the reading and listening demands.
Why choose IELTS? It is expensive and considered a tougher test than many. However, the amount of free resources to help you prepare is enormous. There are even blogs galore that post current questions and tasks in speaking and writing. Alos it is offered a lot and frequently. You can register for another test quickly after your first attempt. There are IELTS testing centers in almost every major city in Canada or overseas.
Why choose IELTS? It is expensive and considered a tougher test than many. However, the amount of free resources to help you prepare is enormous. There are even blogs galore that post current questions and tasks in speaking and writing. Alos it is offered a lot and frequently. You can register for another test quickly after your first attempt. There are IELTS testing centers in almost every major city in Canada or overseas.
Home Tutoring Option
The most comfortable and efficient way to study IELTS is in the comfort of your home, with a customized program. You are not straining your eyes and it is more efficient and more personable. The tutor can gauge nonverbal feedback and can operate more flexible with resources. There is no risk such as with online tutoring that the reception goes wrong.
One disadvantage however is that when you commit to a home tutoring program, you must respect the tutor travelling to your home by providing a quiet neat atmosphere with few distractions, as well as being prepared to show assignments. Cancellations are more serious if you are using a home tutor
Please check the IELTS Tutor Montreal page to see what is open. Look at the IELTS courses page to see if it fits your needs and the registration page if you decide to book a time
One disadvantage however is that when you commit to a home tutoring program, you must respect the tutor travelling to your home by providing a quiet neat atmosphere with few distractions, as well as being prepared to show assignments. Cancellations are more serious if you are using a home tutor
Please check the IELTS Tutor Montreal page to see what is open. Look at the IELTS courses page to see if it fits your needs and the registration page if you decide to book a time
Online tutoring
Online tutoring has become a much more feasible option with the advent of screen sharing functions on Zoom and other platforms. Please inform the tutor if you have any issues with internet connection and try to ensure your router is as close to your computer as possible. Also, please do not engage in other activities while having an online tutorial. If you are further away from the tutors operating base, it will help to close as many windows as possible on your screen.
If there is a power outage the tutor will schedule the remaining time for you but reserves the right to postpone the lesson for another time. Also, if the online tutorial is cutting off volume or images, the tutor has the right to reschedule.
If there is a power outage the tutor will schedule the remaining time for you but reserves the right to postpone the lesson for another time. Also, if the online tutorial is cutting off volume or images, the tutor has the right to reschedule.
Taking Group Classes in Montreal
Your TPS tutor will often encourage you to take classes in addition to the tutorials, if you have the time, There are many learning centers that provide IELTS classes in Montreal but shop around. The quality and time commitment ranges. Typically, university and college IELTS programs are superior - but not always.
Self Studying IELTS in Montreal
Self-study help books in are not too difficult to find for IELTS. There are many places that sell IELTS books. If you can, buy Cambridge IELTS 1-14 books as they are typically more accurate to the actual test.
Before shelling out a few hundred dollars on books, visit the Montreal public libraries There are always a big section of older IELTS books. The IELTS test has not changed significantly since 2001, so finding an up-to-date textbook is unnecessary. The library is not only a good place to find IELTS books, but also to find ESL resources. Reading English storybooks and listening to dialogues from ESL textbooks can also be a good way to sharpen language skills.
Of course, the internet will offer many resources, whether it be YouTube videos, free downloads of Cambridge IELTS books 1-14 or just tutorials giving free advice. See our site for more about the best of them, since there is a plethora of misleading or bad advice out there.
Go through our IELTS exam page for information on study tips, strategies, skills and topics, and the most current exams. On this site, you can also find practice exams in listening and reading and as well, some speaking and writing tests you can take and through e-mail you can receive a score. There are external links to other sites and blogs such as the IELTS Essentials site, Liz IELTS, IELTS Blog and the DC IELTS blog which do give you things that are worthwhile for free.
Before shelling out a few hundred dollars on books, visit the Montreal public libraries There are always a big section of older IELTS books. The IELTS test has not changed significantly since 2001, so finding an up-to-date textbook is unnecessary. The library is not only a good place to find IELTS books, but also to find ESL resources. Reading English storybooks and listening to dialogues from ESL textbooks can also be a good way to sharpen language skills.
Of course, the internet will offer many resources, whether it be YouTube videos, free downloads of Cambridge IELTS books 1-14 or just tutorials giving free advice. See our site for more about the best of them, since there is a plethora of misleading or bad advice out there.
Go through our IELTS exam page for information on study tips, strategies, skills and topics, and the most current exams. On this site, you can also find practice exams in listening and reading and as well, some speaking and writing tests you can take and through e-mail you can receive a score. There are external links to other sites and blogs such as the IELTS Essentials site, Liz IELTS, IELTS Blog and the DC IELTS blog which do give you things that are worthwhile for free.
Test Taking
There are several IELTS test locations in Montreal. For information on the locations and contact information check out our site
British Council Centres
IDP Centers
You may wish to ask other test takers about the quality of the venue for IELTS. It is common to read comments about the quality of the speaking examiners of one venue to the other, but keep in mind that the British Council and the IDP independently train the examiners - not the individual test centres. The quality of an examiner is more dependent on the individual him/herself rather than the testing center. It doesn't matter where you take the listening and the reading tests, as the administration of them are the same.
British Council Centres
IDP Centers
You may wish to ask other test takers about the quality of the venue for IELTS. It is common to read comments about the quality of the speaking examiners of one venue to the other, but keep in mind that the British Council and the IDP independently train the examiners - not the individual test centres. The quality of an examiner is more dependent on the individual him/herself rather than the testing center. It doesn't matter where you take the listening and the reading tests, as the administration of them are the same.