Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.
Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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English is the main language in Saskatchewan. You will use it to communicate with your doctor, neighbours, at work, at the store, and more.
When looking for work, you will need to know English to:
You will need to be able to speak, understand, read and write in English for most jobs in Saskatchewan.
Be sure to ask yourself:
You must include an official language assessment for:
If you are a native speaker from an English or French speaking country where you are a citizen or permanent resident, then you are not required to provide the language test results unless you are applying through IRCC’s Express Entry pool. In these cases, you must meet the federal Express Entry requirements.
You will also need to include an assessment if you have a job offer in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER 4 or 5 occupation. This will meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)'s minimum language requirements for the Provincial Nominee Program.
There may be an English language requirement if your job offer is in a regulated occupation. Ask your regulatory body if you need to be tested for English.
Language tests must be from a designated testing agency and less than 2 years old at the time of your application to the SINP.
*Language tests are not required under the Tech Talent Pathway (non-Express Entry) if you are working for the employer offering you the job you are applying with to the SINP.
Use a CLB Calculator to find out your CLB from your test scores. No calculator is currently available for TCF Canada.
Many language programs in Canada use a system called the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) to describe and test how well you speak and understand English.
There are 12 benchmarks, with 12 being the highest (the strongest English skills) and 1 being the lowest. For most jobs, CLB 4 is recommended as a minimum. To learn more about the CLBs, visit the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks or take an online self-assessment.
If you need to have your language tested, you must share results from a designated testing agency. The SINP only accepts the following tests. These are equivalent to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4.
| Name of Test | Minimal Scores |
| The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Listening - 4.5 Reading - 3.5 Writing - 4 Speaking - 4 |
| Pearson PTE Core | Listening - 28-38 Reading - 33-41 Writing - 41-50 Speaking - 42-50 |
| The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General) | Listening - 4 Reading - 4 Writing - 4 Speaking - 4 |
| The Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada (TEF Canada) | Listening - 145 Reading - 121 Writing - 181 Speaking - 181 |
| The Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada) | Listening - 331 Reading - 342 Writing - 4 Speaking - 4 |
Applicants to the International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry and Tech Talent Pathway (Express Entry only) sub-categories must show valid language test results that match the language level given in their Express Entry profiles.
Learn more about IRCC's Language requirements – Skilled immigrants (Express Entry). You can also use your test results to find your CLB level on the site.
If English is not your first language or your training was not in English, you may need to complete an English test.
Find out from your regulatory body:
Below is a list of English testing agencies for health care professionals.
Be sure to check with your regulatory body to find out which English tests are acceptable and what scores you need.
IRCC has equivalency guidelines and eligible language tests. The results of the CELPIP, IELTS, and TEF testing scores and their CLB equivalents can be found on IRCC's Language Test Equivalency Charts.
Contact your Regional Newcomer Gateway to find out about language classes in Saskatchewan and learn which classes you are eligible to take.
See Language Training to find out more about:
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