I was surfing another board and apparently CIC wants you to take an English language proficiency test even if you're American/have educational stuff you sent with your application to support proficiency in English. Is this true before I drop $150?
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OREGON DISPENSARIES (http://oregon.dispensaries.org/)

Well, that is dependant on your current situation and what province you are immigrating to. For example, if you immigrate into Quebec, they'd prefer you to speak French.

Also, it doesn't matter if you are American, because the United States has no "official" language. In addition, many people in America don't speak english. Like some illegal immigrants into America.

Thanks Kyle - so for Ontario I go for English? If we do go for English like the Senate wants that will be helpful.
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Lovely Wendie (http://www.lovelywendie99.com/)

Well, some areas of Ontario may require French.

I'm guessing not for Toronto?
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LovelyWendie (http://www.lovelywendie99.com/)

Well, Toronto isn't a Francophone community but if you want a government or public service job later on, you might find it in your best interest to learn a bit of french.

I already know some, took it for 6 years in school - might brush up on it later.
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E Cigarette Weed Vaporizer (http://vaporizers.net)

There are some great French Immersion Schools in Canada that you can go to. I strongly recommend them so you can get up to 8 more points on your score.

I was surfing another board and apparently CIC wants you to take an English language proficiency test even if you're American/have educational stuff you sent with your application to support proficiency in English. Is this true before I drop $150?

I was told that if you have proof of your educational background (i.e. high school diploma, university degree) it will suffice to show your language proficiency in English.

I also agree with Kyle's posting on the French language issue. If you are looking to move to Ontario, particularly the more eastern side, you should have some French skills since you are more likely to have some type of contact with "Quebec-ers". I am looking to move to Ottawa which, from my previous visits there, seems to be very diverse with both English and French speakers. Unfortunately I have not had any French courses yet, but am looking forward to learning the language.

There are some great French Immersion Schools in Canada that you can go to. I strongly recommend them so you can get up to 8 more points on your score.

I have heard alot about these schools. This is what I will be enrolling my son into when we move there. That way he will have a much better chance (and easier from what I have been told) at learning the language and becoming bilingual. He is still young, so I want to get him into this type of school as soon as we get there.