IRCC
CELPIP is Canada's leading general English language proficiency test for permanent residency, citizenship, and professional designation.
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.
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
"Single ___ Hour Sitting"
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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
"IRCC Approved for ____"
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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
Upcoming Test Dates
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General
Saturday,
Dec 7
Dec 7
08:00 AM
BITTS Testing Services - Atlantic
46 Portland Street, East Tower, Unit 507 / Dartmouth-Halifax
$290
sold out
General
Saturday,
Dec 7
Dec 7
08:00 AM
$290
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General
Saturday,
Dec 7
Dec 7
08:00 AM
$290
sold out
General
Saturday,
Dec 7
Dec 7
08:00 AM
$290
sold out
General
Saturday,
Dec 7
Dec 7
08:00 AM
$290
sold out
General
Saturday,
Dec 7
Dec 7
09:00 AM
$290
sold out
General
Saturday,
Dec 7
Dec 7
09:00 AM
$290
sold out
General
Saturday,
Dec 7
Dec 7
09:00 AM
$290
available
General
Saturday,
Dec 7
Dec 7
09:00 AM
₹12500
available
General
Saturday,
Dec 7
Dec 7
09:00 AM
Dragnet Prometric Test Center
Katia Gardens, Plot 1676, 3rd Floor / Oladele Olashore Street, Off Sanusi Fafunwa Street
₦220000
sold out
General
Saturday,
Dec 7
Dec 7
09:00 AM
$290
sold out
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Study Options
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