IRCC requires IELTS General Training for Canada immigration applications to proceed. The test evaluates English language proficiency through four main components which are listening, reading, writing and speaking. The Federal Skilled Worker Program demands applicants to meet a minimum level of CLB 7 (IELTS 6.0 in each band) to qualify for most skilled immigration programs. The immigration authorities accept General Training IELTS scores but do not recognize Academic IELTS for this purpose.