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What is the CELPIP?
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a general English language proficiency test.
The CELPIP Test allows test takers to demonstrate their ability to function in English. The test clearly, accurately, and precisely assesses a test taker’s English abilities in a variety of everyday situations, such as communicating with co-workers and superiors in the workplace, interacting with friends, understanding newscasts, and interpreting and responding to written materials.
Why Take CELPIP?
The CELPIP Tests are Canada’s leading general English tests for immigration and professional designation.
Computer-Delivered
Done in just one sitting and includes features such as a personal timer, word counter, and spell-check
Single North American Accent
Easy-to-understand English and vocabulary taken from everyday situations
Quick Online Results
Available online in just 4 to 5 calendar days after the test date
Free Study Materials
Free sample tests, videos, online information sessions, preparation courses, and webinars
What is the difference between the
CELPIP – General and CELPIP – General LS?
There are two types of CELPIP tests to choose from. Make sure to confirm which version of the test you are required to take.
CELPIP – General Test
$280+ Taxes
Evaluates test taker’s English speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills and is used for permanent residence applications and professional designations. This is the Canadian price, international pricing will vary. Learn more about international pricing here.
Single 3-Hour Test Sitting
Takes approximately 3 hours to complete and can be done in one sitting with no separate speaking session
IRCC Approved for PR Status
The CELPIP – General test is the IRCC approved test for Permanent Residency applications
CELPIP – General LS Test 
$195+ Taxes
Evaluates test taker’s English speaking and listening skills and is used for citizenship applications and professional designation.
Single 1-Hour Test Sitting
Takes approximately 1 hour to complete and can be done in one sitting with no separate speaking session
IRCC Approved for Citizenship Status
The CELPIP – LS test is the IRCC approved test for Canadian citizenship applications
CELPIP – General total test time is about 3 hours and is done in one sitting
Listening
Listen to passages and answer questions
47–55 minutes
Reading
Read passages and answer questions
55–60 minutes
Writing
Respond to questions with written answers
53–60 minutes
Speaking
Reply to on-screen prompts verbally
15–20 minutes
CELPIP – General LS total test time is about 1h10m and is done in one sitting
Listening
Listen to passages and answer questions
47–55 minutes
Speaking
Reply to on-screen prompts verbally
15–20 minutes
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Test Scores
Each component of the CELPIP – General Test and the CELPIP – General LS Test is given a CELPIP level. Below is a chart of each CELPIP level and its corresponding description. Since the CELPIP test scores have been calibrated against the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, we have included the CLB level equivalencies for your information.
| Test Level Descriptor | CELPIP Level | CLB Level |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 12 | 12 |
| Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 11 | 11 |
| Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 10 | 10 |
| Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 9 | 9 |
| Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 8 | 8 |
| Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 7 | 7 |
| Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 6 | 6 |
| Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 5 | 5 |
| Adequate proficiency for daily life activities | 4 | 4 |
| Some proficiency in limited contexts | 3 | 3 |
| Minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess | M | 0, 1, 2 |
| Not Administered: test taker did not receive this test component | NA | / |
Test Policies
These policies describe the rules that apply to late arrivals, cancellations/transfers of test session registrations, cancellations of orders, and related matters.
- Late Policy
- Test Registration Cancellation/Transfer By You
- Test Session Cancellation/Invalidation By Paragon
- Order Cancellation
- Retake Policy
See full list of CELPIP policies here
Late Policy
- Peter May Listening Test 2
- 101 listening test-1 George and liza
- Writing Practice for CELPIP
- CELPIP Reading book
- Cambridge 16 (G.T)
- You must arrive 45 MINUTES prior to your test. Latecomers will be denied entrance to the test and will NOT be eligible for a refund or transfer.
- Check-in for your test closes 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. If you arrive after this time, you will be denied entrance to the CELPIP Test and will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.
Who Accepts CELPIP
The CELPIP Tests prove English language proficiency for immigration purposes and professional designation.
The CELPIP Tests are accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for a variety of permanent residency and immigration streams, as well as for professional certification for a number of organizations. Click below for a complete list of organizations that accept CELPIP scores.