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Alberta Test Centres
Alberta has multiple IELTS test centres in major cities like Calgary, Edmonton, St. Albert, and Grande Prairie. You can find convenient locations, upcoming test dates, and secure online booking all through IDP.
IELTS in Calgary
Global Village IELTS Test Centre
This test centre provides English language testing services for immigration, academic, and professional purposes. The test centre is conveniently located at the Life Plaza building, adjacent to the Global Village Calgary English School.
Address
700 6 Avenue SW, Suite 1200
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0T8
Contact
ieltscalgary@gvenglish.com
1-403-441-4375
Features at this centre:
Results expected in 48 hours for computer tests and 14 days for paper tests.
One Skill Retake available
Accessible IELTS test centre
Regular opening hours
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
CES Exams Calgary
This official IELTS test centre offers the computer-based IELTS exam. Candidates can take both the General and Academic exams. Its dedicated staff are committed to making this a positive experience.
Address
Life Plaza Building, 15th floor
734 7 Ave SW Suite 1520
Calgary, AB
T2P 3P8
Contact
calgary@ces-schools.com
1-403-470-4597
Features at this centre:
Results expected in 48 hours for computer tests and 14 days for paper tests.
One Skill Retake available
Regular opening hours
Monday - Wednesday, Friday | 12:00 PM - 4:00 pm
Learn & Talk
This IDP IELTS Test Centre offers the IELTS test on paper. Complimentary headphones will be provided to you during the listening portion of the test at this location. It is located inside Learn & Talk.
Address
3670 63rd Ave NE, Suite 265
Calgary, Alberta
T3J 0S4
Contact
ielts.canada@idp.com
1-587-719-1786
Features at this centre:
Results expected in 48 hours for computer tests and 14 days for paper tests
One Skill Retake available
Regular opening hours
Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Precise Solutions Calgary
This IELTS test centre offers the IELTS test on paper. Register for an IELTS test at this location and receive 30 days of free test prep for a single skill or 4 days of free test prep for all 4 skills. Headphones will be provided to you during the listening portion of the test at this location.
Address
131 9 Ave SW #225
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 1K1
Contact
testdetails.calgary@preciseieltscentres.com
1-403-452-1351
Features at this centre:
IELTS on paper
Regular opening hours
Based on testing schedule
IDP IELTS Test Venue – Edmonton
This test centre offers IELTS on computer. Register for a test at this location and receive 30 days of free test prep for a single skill or 4 days of free test prep for all 4 skills.
Address
10050 112 St NW, Suite 806
Edmonton, AB
T5K 2J1
Contact
ielts.canada@idp.com
Features at this centre:
Results expected in 48 hours for computer tests and 14 days for paper tests
IELTS on computer
IELTS on paper
One Skill Retake available
Regular opening hours
Tuesday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CGH College
This test centre offers free parking, free secure lockers for your belongings, and delivers both IELTS on Paper and Computer. It also offers quiet, comfortable exam rooms, friendly staff, and professional test-day service, along with value-added support such as certified translation and fingerprinting.
Address
9618-42 Avenue, Unit 202
Edmonton, AB
T6E 5Y7
Contact
ielts.canada@idp.com
Features at this centre:
Results expected in 48 hours for computer tests and 14 days for paper tests
IELTS on computer
One Skill Retake available
Regular opening hours
Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
RupIELTS Institute Inc Edmonton
This test centre offers the IELTS on computer. The centre is easily accessible by public transport. Complimentary headphones will be provided to you during the listening portion of the test at this location.
Address
15736 100 AV NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5P 0L1
Contact
ielts.canada@idp.com
Features at this centre:
Results expected in 48 hours for computer tests and 14 days for paper tests
IELTS on computer
One Skill Retake available
Regular opening hours
Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IELTS Exam Fee in Alberta
The standard IELTS test fee in Alberta will be paid through the booking system. This system allows test-takers to choose the location, day, and time that best fit their schedule.
Exact fees may vary slightly by format and location and are displayed during the booking process. These will be visible and confirmed to you when you finalize your booking process. The standard IELTS test fee in Alberta is normally between $342 and $345.
How to Book IELTS in Alberta
Step-by-Step Guide:
Choose your IELTS type: Academic or General Training Achieve your immigration goals or book an Academic test to further your education or career.
Pick your city: Select from the test centre list There are multiple test centres in cities across Alberta to choose from.
Register online: Complete the form and submit payment securely The form is easy to follow, and online payments can be made instantly.
Receive confirmation and prep resources from IDP Check ielts.idp.com for practice tests, Masterclasses by experts, and more.
IELTS Requirements for Alberta Immigration and Education
There are specific eligibility requirements to immigrate to Alberta as a worker, recent graduate, entrepreneur, or business.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), run by the governments of Alberta and Canada, is an economic immigration program that nominates people for permanent residence. Nominees must have skills to fill job shortages or be planning to buy or start a business in Alberta. Find out more here. AAIP has 4 streams for foreign workers who are living and working in Alberta, or planning to live and work here.
Here are the IELTS requirements for the following streams for foreign workers:
Tourism and Hospitality Stream: For qualified candidates who live and work in Alberta and have a full-time job offer to continue working with an Alberta tourism and hospitality sector employer. You must demonstrate you meet the following IELTS test scores:
minimum of 4 for each English language skill
or minimum of 4 for each French language skill
Official test results must be less than 2 years old at the time your application was submitted. The date used to determine the age of your test results is the date you took the test, not the date your test results were released.
Alberta Opportunity Stream: For qualified candidates who live and work in Alberta and have a job offer from an Alberta employer. You must demonstrate that you meet the following language test score in English or French, on a single test result.
National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER category | Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) test score required |
|---|---|
If you are working in an NOC 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation | Minimum of 5 for each English language skill |
If you are working in an NOC 4 or 5 occupation | Minimum of 4 for each English language skill |
Alberta Express Entry Stream: For qualified candidates who have profiles in the IRCC's Express Entry pool that are aligned with minimum requirements, and provincial economic, sector and occupational priorities. The following minimum assessment requirements apply to all applicants:
you must have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool
you meet the criteria of at least one of the federal immigration programs managed by Express Entry:
Canadian Experience Class (language requirements: you must meet the minimum score in all 4 abilities: writing, reading, listening, speaking)
Federal Skilled Trades Program (language requirements: you must meet the minimum score in all 4 abilities: writing, reading, listening, speaking)
Federal Skilled Worker Program (language requirements: you must meet the minimum score in all 4 abilities: writing, reading, listening, speaking)
you must have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300
your primary occupation in your federal Express Entry profile must be included as part of a specific Express Entry stream pathway, or is identified as an occupation connected to a provincial economic, sector or occupational priority
you must intend to and be able to live and work permanently in Alberta and have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to Alberta.
Rural Renewal Stream: Communities must apply for and become designated before they can recruit and endorse qualified candidates. Temporary foreign workers who have a job offer from an Alberta employer in a designated community and an endorsement letter from a designated community can then apply.
Language requirements: Applicants must confirm TEER Category for their job offer/occupation in the NOC 2021 version and use the TEER Category to determine this minimum language score:
National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER category | Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) test score required | |
|---|---|---|
If your job offer is for an NOC 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations | Minimum of 5 for each English language skill | |
If your job offer is for an NOC 4 or 5 occupation | Minimum of 4 for each English language skill |
Here are the IELTS requirements for the following streams for entrepreneurs:
Rural Entrepreneur Stream: For entrepreneurs who want to start a business or buy an existing business in a rural Alberta community. Language requirements: Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4 for each English language skill: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Official test results must be less than 2 years old at the time your Expression of Interest is submitted.
Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: For international graduates of approved Alberta post-secondary institutions who want to start a business or buy an existing business. Language requirements: Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7 for each English language skill: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Official test results must be less than 2 years old at the time your Expression of Interest is submitted.
Farm Stream: For experienced farmers who plan to buy or start a farm in Alberta.
Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: For foreign graduates who have a degree from a post-secondary institution outside of Canada and want to launch a start-up enterprise and innovative business. Language requirements: Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5 for each English language skill: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Official test results must be less than two years old at the time your Expression of Interest is submitted.
IELTS for Alberta Immigration (CLB Requirements)
If you are planning to immigrate to Alberta, understanding how your English proficiency is assessed is crucial. This is because applying to many of Canada’s immigration programs requires applicants to prove their English language ability.
The Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) is a national standard used to measure language proficiency for immigration and citizenship purposes. A lower CLB score means the applicant cannot communicate and understand English, while a higher CLB score suggests that the applicant is proficient in English. The required minimum level and number of points you get for your language skills will depend on the specific program you are applying to.
Check out this list of minimum CLB levels an applicant needs for all four language abilities. Test results must be less than two years old when submitting an application for permanent residence.
IELTS is entirely compatible with CLB. To find out how your IELTS score aligns with CLB and how it matters for various immigration programs, visit this page.
IELTS for Alberta Colleges
Colleges in Alberta require all students to be proficient in the English language so they can participate in classroom education. To successfully apply and be accepted at an institution in Alberta, you'll need to complete English proficiency testing designed to showcase your ability to communicate in English.
Here is a comparison of what some popular programs in Alberta colleges require in terms of IELTS scores.
Sector | Program | Institution | IELTS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Technology | University of Alberta | IELTS Academic with an overall band score of 7.0 and 6.0 on each band, for a Master's in Chemical and Materials Engineering | |
Business | Haskayne School of Business: University of Calgary | IELTS Academic 6.5. | |
Hospitality and Tourism | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology | 6.0 in each component | |
Skilled Trades | Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician Certificate | Northern Alberta Institute of Technology | IELTS Academic: 6.0 in each section |
What you need to score in your IELTS depends on the requirements of your educational institution and specific program. Always check the website of the college or university to find out what they require.
Free IELTS Preparation Resources for Alberta Test Takers
If you choose to take your IELTS in Alberta, here are some of the advantages of booking today:
Free practice tests and preparation material at https://ielts.idp.com/prepare
On-the-go booking, prepping, results and more with the IELTS by IDP app
Articles on all components of the IELTS
IELTS Masterclass: A free 90-minute seminar run by an IELTS Expert
Free IELTS practice tests
Why Choose IDP IELTS Alberta
Here are some of the advantages of booking today:
On-the-go booking, prepping, results and more with the IELTS by IDP app
Articles on all components of the IELTS
IELTS Masterclass: A free 90-minute seminar run by an IELTS Expert
Free IELTS practice tests
