The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a language proficiency test that is conducted at more than 60 locations at present. This test is accepted by many universities, colleges, and employers in Canada.
If you’re planning to study or settle in Canada, then CELPIP can be your best option to choose among other language proficiency tests.
Mode of Exam
There are two modes in the CELPIP exam: CELPIP- General Test & CELPIP General LS Test
CELPIP- General Test (for permanent resident status in Canada)
In this category, there are four sections (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) to assess your English language skills.
This test is accepted by IRCC for permanent resident status in Canada, The Real Estate Council of British Columbia, and Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council.
CELPIP- General LS test (for Canadian citizenship)
In this category, there are two sections (Listening and Speaking) to assess your English language skills.
This test is accepted by IRCC for Canadian citizenship.
Please note that this test is valid for those applicants who are applying for Canadian citizenship. If you’re applying for PR status, then you have to appear in the CELPIP General test.
Important: CELPIP is a computer-based test that assesses your English language efficiency in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
Knowledge Bank
CELPIP also offers study material as per your need, which you can buy from their website and start practice for this test before appearing your scheduled exam.
It can be a good idea to start your practice well in advance to reduce the burden on the exam day. To take a sample test, click here
- CAD 280.00 for CELPIP-General Test
- CAD 195.00 for CELPIP-General LS Test
However, If you’re choosing your test center location outside Canada then there is a different fee according to the country or center location. If you want to check the fee structure of your country for this exam, you can click here, then select:
- Test Type
- Country
- Region
After making the above selection, you will be able to see the fee structure of your designated test center.
CELPIP Registration
Before getting started for your Test registration, ensure that you have your acceptable identity document and an accepted form of payment on hand, as they are required to complete the registration.
Click here to register for your exam.
ID Proof
After registration for your exam, you will receive a test confirmation email. It’s advisable to go through with the information listed about the exam and test center.
Important: You must bring original and valid identification that you used for registration.
Acceptable identification for the CELPIP-General Test:
- Passport booklet
- United States Passport Card
- Refugee protection claimant document*
- Travel document*
Acceptable identification for the CELPIP-General LS Test:
- Passport booklet
- United States Passport Card
- Canadian permanent resident card
- Travel document*
For Non-IRCC purpose, Following documents are acceptable:
- Canadian Provincial identification card
- Canadian permanent resident card
- Passport booklet
- United States Passport Card
- Canadian permanent resident card*
- Travel document*
For more details about Valid ID proofs which you can bring and other important instructions. Click here
CELPIP Scoring
Below is the Chart of CELPIP level with the description of each level:
| Test Level | Description |
| 12 | Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
| 11 | Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
| 10 | Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
| 9 | Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
| 8 | Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
| 7 | Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
| 6 | Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
| 5 | Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
| 4 | Adequate proficiency for daily life activities |
| 3 | Some proficiency in limited contexts |
| M | Minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess |
The best part of the CELPIP test is the computer automatically scores the Listening and Reading Tests. However, the responses to the Writing and Speaking tests are scored by trained and experienced examiners.
Attempt
In order to reappear in the exam, there should be a gap of 30 calendar days.
If your registrations violate this rule, then this will be subject to cancellation by Paragon. However, you can give this test as many times as you want as there is no restriction in re- attempting for CELPIP.
Exam Results
You can see your scores in your CELPIP Account in 8 business days after your test date. For test takers that order Express Rating, you can see their results in 3 business days after your test date.
Two print copies of your CELPIP score report will be mailed to your registered address via Canada Post. However additional copies of your test result will be available only for those tests that have been taken within the last 2 years.
Score Validity
Your Test scores can be accessed and viewed online in your CELPIP Account for a period of 2 years.
We hope this article will help you in clearing all the doubts about the CELPIP exam and takes you a step closer to your dream of studying and settling abroad.
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