Some people on P.E.I. looking to become permanent residents of Canada say they are struggling to book an English test needed to make that happen.

"We are getting a tremendous amount of calls, said Allison Doughart, the manager of community education at Holland College.

"We're fielding around three to five calls a day from individuals that are desperately trying to find where and when they can write that test."

To obtain permanent residency in Canada, often a language test must be completed. One option is known as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). It was developed by the British Council and is currently offered throughout Canada, including two places on P.E.I.
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