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IELTS Requirements for Canada and Germany: Master Checklist

By Zain Ahmed•5 min read
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IELTS Score Guidelines for Canada & Germany

An English proficiency test is essential for admissions and visas. Here are the exact requirements.

IELTS for Canada

  • Student Direct Stream (SDS): You need an overall IELTS Band of 6.0 with no individual band (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) below 6.0 (Academic or General).
  • Undergraduate Programs: Most universities require 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each section).
  • Postgraduate Programs: Typically requires 6.5 or 7.0 overall.

    • IELTS for Germany

    German public universities offer both German-taught and English-taught programs. For English-taught programs:

  • Undergraduate: IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 is standard.
  • Postgraduate: Most universities require a minimum of 6.5 overall.
  • German-taught courses: Do not require IELTS, but require proof of German proficiency (TestDaF or DSH level B2/C1).
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