Some kind of language assessment is warranted, but it could be implemented differently. Lots of people taking these tests are native speakers or have obtained an education at an English/French-speaking institution. I'd be in favour of either lengthening the test's validity or waiving it for those who can prove English or French proficiency through other experience. The two-year expiry for formal language tests is too restrictive, in my view.
I agree, especially if they accept expired results for citizenship but not for permanent residency.
IELTS, CELPIP and TOEFL are all in it to make money - they benefit from a two-year expiry. They don't even guarantee proficiency, rather they just prove someone can take a test. I remember reading that it takes at least two IELTS tests on average to achieve a score of 6.5 or higher, so that's at least $500 in testing costs, plus study guides and classes.
The only reason they have legitimatacy is because they are a gatekeeper for many who apply to post-secondary or for PR. UBC is actually the developer of CELPIP under Paragon Testing Enterprises (they sold it in 2021), so it is clearly a money spinner.
I didn't know that about CELPIP. Interesting...
5 years I feel is too restrictive. Should expire in 10 years, or no more than two years after the test changes.
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