Meet your immigration goals with the CELPIP Test!

The CELPIP Test is now officially accepted in Australia for visa purposes.

The journey to working and living in Australia just got easier with the CELPIP Test. With one test sitting, entirely taken on a computer, you can get the English language proficiency scores needed to meet your immigration goals. The CELPIP Test is officially accepted by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for a number of visa streams, including the Temporary Skills Shortage (482), or Skills in Demand subclass. Learn more about the CELPIP Test, the score requirements for your visa, and how CELPIP score levels compare with other language proficiency scores below.

The 482 visa has 4 main types:

  • Core Skills Stream
    This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

    • Stay up to 4 years, Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
  • Specialist Skills stream
    This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

    • Stay up to 4 years, Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
  • Labour Agreement stream
    This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a Labour Agreement. It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.

    • Stay up to a maximum of 4 years, depending on the terms in the labour agreement. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
  • Subsequent entrant
    This visa is for family members of subclass 457 and subclass 482 visa holders who are applying separately for their SID visa and wish to join the primary subclass 457 or subclass 482 visa holder in Australia.

    • Stay for as long as your visa is valid.
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Temporary Work Visa Requirements

CELPIP scores are accepted for visa applicants in the Temporary Skills Shortage, or Skills in Demand (subclass 482) category. Learn more about the visa requirements from the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
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CELPIP Overview

The CELPIP Test is officially recognized for Australian visa purposes. Explore the test formats, scores, and requirements to register.
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Score Comparison Chart

The following chart details score levels classified by DHA and which CELPIP level these correspond to. CELPIP scores are valid for a period of two (2) years after your score report has been issued.

Below is a chart showing each CELPIP level and its description, along with the calibrated Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level for reference.

CEFR Level CELPIP Level CELPIP Test Level Descriptor Australia DHA Level
C2 12 Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts

Superior English – At least:

  • CELPIP 10 for Listening
  • CELPIP 10 for Reading
  • CELPIP 12 for Writing
  • CELPIP 10 for Speaking
C1 11 Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts
C1 10 Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts

Proficient English – At least:

  • CELPIP 9 for Listening
  • CELPIP 8 for Reading
  • CELPIP 10 for Writing
  • CELPIP 8 for Speaking
B2 9 Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts
B2 8 Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts
B2 7 Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts Competent English – At least a CELPIP 7 for each component
B1 6 Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts
B1 5 Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts Vocational English – at least a CELPIP 5 for each component
A2 4 Adequate proficiency for daily life activities /
A2 3 Some proficiency in limited contexts /
A1 2 Limited ability in contexts related to immediate needs /
/ 1 Insufficient information to assess /
/ 0 Insufficient information to assess /
/ NA Not Administered: test taker did not receive this test component /

 

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Test Results and Scoring

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Preparation Materials

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When I took CELPIP, I found it was like speaking English in real life. You speak every day with your boss and with your friends, and the CELPIP Test represents those every-day, real-life language situations.
- Rafaela B., CELPIP Test Taker
I had taken other English language proficiency before, and CELPIP was more relatable to me. All of the questions were situations I was familiar with from daily life, and were like conversations I had experienced personally.
- Chrisna D., CELPIP Test Taker