What is an ideal IELTS score for Express Entry?

The International English Language Testing System, popularly called as IELTS is an internationally approved English language proficiency test. Most of the academic institutions, government institutions and organizations in Canada accept IELTS test report to assess candidates English language ability, which is an important element when you apply under Canadas Federal Express Entry system. The IELTS is one of the leading testing system and test candidates on the basis of 4 key areas, including:

• Listening: Containing 40 questions &30 minutes of completion time with added 10 minutes time for transference.
• Reading: Containing 40 questions with 60 minutes completion time.
• Writing: Containing 2 tasks &60 minutes of completion time.
• Speaking: Containing 3 parts &11 - 14 minutes of completion time.

Language Requirement- As per Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System

First official language (Maximum 24 points)
CLB Level	Ability: Speaking	Ability: Listening	Ability: Reading	Ability: Writing	Points per ability
7	6.0	6.0-7.0	6.0	6.0	4