Abilities in English and/or French

[hellovancouver]

It says here - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/ ... nguage.asp - "We strongly recommend that you take a language test from an approved organization".

My first official language is English (high ability in speaking, listening, reading and writing), followed by my second official language French (basic in speaking, listening, reading and writing).

Do I really need to take tests, and also what written proof of my abilities can I provide?

Thanks in advance.

[Richter]

If you were born and raised in an English-speaking country and English is your first language you do not need to take any tests. However, it is a good idea to include a letter stating this. If French is not your first language you need to take the TEF.

[nasirpk]

If u r born in UK, Ireland , Canada , Australia, Newzealand or USA u dont need an IELTS result . similiarly if ur first language is french u dont need french language test.

best way is to go for IELTS and TEF .