What is the CELPIP?
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?
Computer-Delivered
Everyday English
Quick Online Results
Free Study Materials
What is the difference between the
CELPIP - General and CELPIP - General LS?
CELPIP - General Test
$295 + Taxes (where applicable)
Single Test Sitting
Government Approved for Immigration and Visa Purposes
CELPIP - General LS Test
$199 + Taxes
Single 1-Hour Test Sitting
IRCC Approved for Citizenship Status
CELPIP - General total test time is under 3 hours and is done in one sitting
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
CELPIP - General LS total test time is about 1h10m and is done in one sitting
Listening
Speaking
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. CELPIP test scores have been calibrated against the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, as well as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and we have included the CLB and CEFR level equivalencies for your information.
| Test Level Descriptor | CELPIP Level | CLB Level | CEFR Level | Australia DHA Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert proficiency in high-stakes social, educational, or workplace contexts | 12 | 12 | C2 |
Superior English – At least:
|
| Advanced proficiency in high-stakes social, educational, or workplace contexts | 11 | 11 | C1 | |
| Highly effective proficiency in some high-stakes social, educational, or workplace contexts | 10 | 10 | C1 |
Proficient English – At least:
|
| Effective proficiency in some high-stakes social, educational, or workplace contexts | 9 | 9 | B2 | |
| Good proficiency in more demanding social, educational, or workplace contexts | 8 | 8 | B2 | |
| Adequate proficiency in somewhat demanding social, educational, or workplace contexts | 7 | 7 | B2 | Competent English – At least a CELPIP 7 for each component |
| Developing proficiency everyday social, educational, or workplace contexts | 6 | 6 | B1 | |
| Acquiring proficiency in everyday social, educational, or workplace contexts | 5 | 5 | B1 | Vocational English – at least a CELPIP 5 for each component |
| Adequate proficiency for daily life activities | 4 | 4 | A2 | / |
| Some proficiency in limited contexts | 3 | 3 | A2 | / |
| Limited ability in contexts related to immediate needs | 2 | 1,2 | A1 | / |
| Insufficient information to assess | 1 | / | / | / |
| Insufficient information to assess | 0 | / | / | / |
| Not Administered: test taker did not receive this test component | NA | / | / | / |
Test Policies
Who Accepts CELPIP
The CELPIP Tests are accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for a variety of permanent residency and immigration streams; the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) in Australia for visa purposes, as well as for professional certification for a number of organizations. Click below for a complete list of organizations that accept CELPIP scores.