COVID-19 Updates

A Message From Paragon Testing Enterprises:

We understand English-language testing is an important part of your journey to permanent residency, citizenship, and study in Canada.

As a result of COVID-19 precautions, we have halted a significant volume of testing. Please see below for an update on necessary suspension of testing in Canada and the US, current testing availability in other markets, and our commitment to supporting you during these difficult times with additional free online instruction and reduced study material prices.

Please know that we are also working to ensure that once COVID-19 precautions have been lifted, you will be able to resume your testing schedule.

COVID-19 FAQs

COVID-19 Prevention Closures

Paragon is committed to protecting the health and safety of our test takers, employees, and test centre personnel. We have been closely following updates from health authorities and feel that the most appropriate action to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Canada and the United States is to suspend all testing for CELPIP in those two countries starting on March 18, 2020. We anticipate resuming testing on April 17, 2020. For more information about our test closures, click below.

Transferring Your Test Sitting

In order to accomodate test takers affected by precautionary COVID-19 test centre closures, you can now transfer your test sittings in your account:

1. Sign in to your CELPIP Account
2. Under the heading "Upcoming test" click "Actions" and then click "Transfer to a different sitting." You will then be able to transfer your test to your preferred date, time, and location.
3. Follow all prompted steps and click "Place Order" to complete the transfer.

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COVID-19 Updates from IRCC

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended deadlines for temporary and permanent residents and applicants affected by COVID-19. Click below to read about the special measures in place.

COVID-19 Recommendations from the Government of Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a number of helpful recommendations to help you prepare appropriately for COVID-19. Click below to read the recommendations in full.

Test Sitting Availability

To find out which test centres are currently offering CELPIP Test sittings, please click below. Test Sittings in Canada, USA, India, Philippines, Vietnam, UAE and China have been suspended for the month of March.

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Free & Discounted Study Materials

Due to COVID-19, PR & citizen application deadlines are being extended and test sittings are being postponed. Take this time to fit in some extra studying!

We are offering free & discounted study materials during this time to help you with your goals to live in and study in Canada:

1. 8 more hours of online webinars added (Speaking Pro 9+ & Writing Pro 9+)
2. Free access to online learning programs until April 15, 2020: CELPIP Accelerate
3. 50% off all Online Practice Tests until April 15, 2020

*Discounts do not apply to previously purchased study materials.

Free Study and Preparation Materials

We offer a variety of free online preparation materials for test takers that are not able to attend preparation programs, or who wish to continue to prepare for their CELPIP Test independently.

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Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 and our response to the pandemic:

Can I transfer my test registration?

To transfer your test sitting:

1. Sign in to your CELPIP Account.

2. Under the heading “Upcoming test” click “Actions” and then click “Transfer to a different sitting.” You will then be able to transfer your test to your preferred date, time, and location.

3. Follow all prompted steps and click “Place Order” to complete the transfer.

What measures are in place to protect test takers at test sittings?

Following public health guidelines, we are currently taking the following measures to protect test takers:

We carefully clean all workstations and equipment with disinfecting wipes after each test. This includes cleaning the desk surface, pens, keyboard, mouse, and all parts of the headset, including the microphone.
Test takers are separated by privacy shields for the duration of the test.
We are asking test takers who believe they are unwell or at risk due to recent international travel to contact us in advance and reschedule their test for free.
Test takers who exhibit clear symptoms of illness on test day, or who are being disruptive or unsanitary due to continual coughing, will be dismissed from the test and offered a transfer.
You are welcome to wear a medical face mask at the test. You will need to remove it temporarily for identification and to take your photo.

What can I do to prevent spreading the virus?

We encourage everyone to take the following precautions to reduce the risk and spread of infection:

Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, not your hand. Dispose of used tissues immediately.
Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
Avoid close personal contact, including handshakes.
Clean and disinfect anything you touch frequently, like phones and door handles.

For more information, please see the recommendations from the Government of Canada.

What is the status of test sittings at international test centres?

We are able to provide the following updates about test sittings at our international test centres:

Testing in the United Arab Emirates has been suspended until April 5, 2020, as determined by the UAE Ministry of Education.
Testing in the Philippines has been suspended until April 17, 2020.
Testing in China has been suspended temporarily by local authorities.

Are Official Score Reports still being mailed out?

We are committed to supporting our test taker needs for score reports during this time. Due to reduced hours to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Official Score Reports which would have been mailed out after March 19 may be delayed up to two weeks. Additional score reports can be ordered but will also be delayed.