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What is the CELPIP?

The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a general English language proficiency test.

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.

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What is the difference between the CELPIP - General and CELPIP - LS?

There are two types of CELPIP tests to choose from. Make sure to confirm which version of the test you are required to take

CELPIP - General Test

$280 + Taxes

Evaluates test taker’s English speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills and is used for permanent residence applications and professional designations.

Single 3-Hour Test Sitting

Takes approximately 3 hours to complete and can be done in one sitting with no separate speaking session

IRCC Approved for PR Status

The CELPIP - General test is the IRCC approved test for Permanent Residence applications

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CELPIP - LS Test

$195 + Taxes

Evaluates test taker’s English speaking, and listening skills and is used for citizenship applications and professional designation.

Single 1-Hour Test Sitting

Takes approximately 1 hour to complete and can be done in one sitting with no separate speaking session

IRCC Approved for Citizenship Status

The CELPIP - LS test is the IRCC approved test for Canadian citizenship applications

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CELPIP - General total test time is about 3 hours and is done in one sitting

Listening

Listen to passages and answer questions

47–55 minutes

Reading

Read passages and answer questions

55–60 minutes

Writing

Respond to questions with written answers

53–60 minutes

Speaking

Reply to on-screen prompts verbally

15–20 minutes

CELPIP - LS total test time is about 1h10m and is done in one sitting

Listening

Listen to passages and answer questions

47–55 minutes

Reading

Read passages and answer questions

15–20 minutes

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Study Options

Thinking about taking the CELPIP?

Join one of our weekly webinars to learn about key strategies to do your best on the CELPIP. Each session is presented by an experienced instructor and CELPIP expert!

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Looking for CELPIP prep materials?

From free sample tests to online self-study courses, we offer a variety of options to prepare for the CELPIP.

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Want to try CELPIP for free?

Try the CELPIP test online for free without having to sign up for an account. You can experience the complete test with questions from all four skill sections.

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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

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

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