46-55 minutes
Six sections with 38 multiple-choice questions
Streamline Your Pathway to Canadian Residency
Qualify for Canadian temporary and permanent residency with CELPIP for English language proficiency, officially recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Meet English Requirements for Permanent Resident Status (PR)
Live, work, and study in Canada permanently, with access to most social benefits and protections under Canadian law, in compliance with residency obligations.
Qualify for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Entry
Become a permanent resident with an Express Entry pathway for skilled workers that can prove recent Canadian work experience and contribute long-term to CA labor market.
Prove English Proficiency for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Immigrate permanently with this Express Entry pathway as a skilled tradesperson with hands-on experience in eligible trade occupations.
Qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Leverage your foreign or Canadian work experience, selected on factors like education, experience, and ability to economically establish in Canada, to apply for Express Entry.
Validate English Skills for Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Gain an open work permit after graduating from an eligible Canadian institution to support a future permanent residence application.
Complete English Requirements for a Startup Visa
Bring your innovative global business idea to Canada to create jobs and earn a Startup Visa. Immigrant entrepreneurs will require support from a designated organization.
Prove Your English Proficiency to become a Provincial Nominee
Start your journey to permanent residency as an individual with skills and experience that meet labor demands by receiving a nomination in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
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Prove your English with a fast, flexible experience
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Listening
Reading
43-56 minutes
Four sections with 38 multiple choice questions
Four sections with 38 multiple choice questions
Writing
53 minutes
Two tasks: writing an email and responding to survey questions
Two tasks: writing an email and responding to survey questions
Speaking
15 minutes
Eight tasks with computer-recorded answers
Eight tasks with computer-recorded answers
Trusted, standardized scoring
Get scores aligned to CLB and CEFR standards with rubric and materials developed at the University of British Columbia.
Preview a free practice exam
Access free practice tests to get familiar with the format and timing, experience real question types, and review correct answers for listening and reading.
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