Immigrants in Canada who have it at the top of their priority to finally settle down in Canada or get a permanent residence through an economic Canadian immigration program would want to look at the CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) as an option to achieving their immigration goals.
Currently, you can take the CELPIP test in multiple locations outside Canada. Some new locations have been set up in the following places: New York City, Dubai, and Manila making it easier for people staying around these places to participate in this test.
Instead of the six weeks’ time to request for re-evaluation of results, CELPIP has now increased the time for requesting a re-evaluation of results to up to six months after your test if you wish to do so.
Also, If you wish to retake your CELPIP test, you can get that done within four days of taking your test instead of the usual 30 days. These are the new updates from CELPIP.
What is CELPIP Test
The CELPIP is an abbreviation for the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP). It is an English language examination prearranged for candidates for testing their proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in the English Language.
The test is organized by the Canadian government with the help of Paragon Testing Enterprises, which is a subsidiary of the University of British Columbia (UBC). Paragon is the only company in Canada which delivers Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC) designated proficiency test in English language.
Types of CELPIP Test
There are two different CELPIP test and here they are:
- CELPIP – General Test
- CELPIP – General LS Test
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CELPIP – General Test
This Celpip test is being accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, and Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). In CELPIP General Test the given candidate is being examined on his or her writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills. This test is right for those who are in search of jobs
This is a highly recognized examination written by those who want to prove their proficiency in English language while they apply for a permanent resident status in Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Start-up Visa Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and different Provincial Nominee Programs.
Documents Accepted for CELPIP-General Test Registrations
- Travel Document
- Refugee Protection Claimant Document
- A Passport Booklet
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CELPIP – General LS Test
This test examines the functional Listening and Speaking proficiency of the candidate. This test is given to those who want to test their proficiency in listening and speaking for receiving Canadian citizenship. In 2015, IRCC executed the remaining modification to the Citizenship Act.
One basic modification is that candidates between the ages of 14 to 64 must meet the basic language in speaking and listening in French or English. For minors, who are between the age ranges from 14 to 17, their registrations for the CELPIP – General LS Test are being accepted.
Documents accepted for CELPIP-General LS Test registrations
- Travel Document
- Canadian Permanent Resident Card
- Passport Booklet
For both tests, Paragon Testing Enterprises must preapprove The Travel Documents and Refugee Protection Claimant Documents. Travel Documents and Refugee Protection Claimant Documents that have not been preapproved may not be accepted on the day of test day.
CELPIP Test Registration
There are three different ways CELPIP Test registration can be done, and here they are:
- Through mail
- Online
- In-person
Online Registration of CELPIP Test
Those who are outside the shores of Canada and will write the examination outside Canada alone should register online and follow this:
- Possess a genuine identity document.
- Possess a debit or valid card to make payment online.
Steps for Online Registration of CELPIP Test
The following is a list of steps to follow when you are registering online for CELPIP Test:
- Go to the CELPIP Test official website.
- Submit all required documents.
- Choose the date and centre for the test.
- Make online payment
The registration fee for the CELPIP Test
The actual registration fee for this test is CAD$ 200, and registration via this method can only be done within Canada. To register for the CELPIP Test, applicants should make
payment via Money order. The registration for this CELPIP test ends within one business day before the test date or if the number of applicants is full.
Who Accepts CELPIP Tests?
The CELPIP Test is legitimately accepted by different
- Universities
- Professional organizations
- Governments
- Employers
- Colleges
Who Should Apply for the CELPIP Test?
The following is a list of people to apply for the CELPIP Test:
- Canadian Citizenship
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Permanent Resident Status
- Various Provincial Nominee Programs
Format for CELPIP Test
The two different CELPIP Tests have their own format:
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Format for CELPIP – General
The test is written by a computer and comprises four sections – listening, reading, writing and speaking. The listening section comprises 8 parts but only will be done during test CELPIP Test. The applicant is not going to be informed which part will not be taken.
The unperformed items can be seen anywhere within the component and the applicant will not know which items will be unperformed. The total time duration for all four sections is 3 hours (180 minutes).
| Test Components | Time Allotted | Number of
Questions |
Component Sections |
| Listening | 47 minutes | 2 | Practice Test |
| 8 | Part 1: Listen to Problem Solving | ||
| 5 | Part 2: Listen to a daily life Conversation | ||
| 6 | Part 3: Listen for information | ||
| 5 | Part 4: Listen to a News Item | ||
| 8 | Part 5: Listen to a discussion | ||
| 6 | Part 6: Listen to Viewpoints | ||
| 5 – 8 | Part 7: Unscored items | ||
| Reading |
60 minutes |
11 | Part 1: Reading Correspondence |
| 8 | Part 2: Reading to Apply Diagram | ||
| 9 | Part 3: Reading for Information | ||
| 10 | Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints | ||
| 8 – 11 | Part 7: Unscored Items | ||
| Writing | 53 minutes | 1 | Task 1: Writing an Email |
| 1 | Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions | ||
| Speaking |
20 minutes |
1 | Practice Task |
| 1 | Task 1: Giving Advice | ||
| 1 | Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience | ||
| 1 | Task 3: Describing a Scene | ||
| 1 | Task 4: Making Predictions | ||
| 1 | Task 5: Comparing and Persuading | ||
| 1 | Task 6: Expressing Opinions | ||
| 1 | Task 7: Describing Unusual Situations |
2. CELPIP – General LS
The test is done by a computer and it comprises two sections such as listening speaking. The listening part comprises 8 listening parts, while the seven parts will be done during the test. The total length of the sections is 67 minutes.
| Test Component | Time Allotted | Number of Questions | Component Sections |
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Listening |
47 minutes |
2 | Part 1: Identify same meaning |
| 8 | Part 2: Answering question | ||
| 5 | Part 3: Listen to problem solving | ||
| 6 | Part 4: Listen to life conversation | ||
| 5 | Part 5: Listen for Information | ||
| 8 | Part 6: Listen to News item | ||
| 6 | Part 7: Listen to a discussion | ||
| 5 – 8 | Part 8: Listen to Viewpoints | ||
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Speaking |
20 minutes |
1 | Task 0: Practice task |
| 1 | Task 1: Giving advice | ||
| 1 | Task 2: Talking of an experience | ||
| 1 | Task 3: Describing a scenario | ||
| 1 | Task 4: Forecasting | ||
| 1 | Task 5: Comparing and persuading | ||
| 1 | Task 6: Handling a difficult situation | ||
| 1 | Task 7: Expressing an opinion | ||
| 1 | Task 8: Describing an uncommon situation |
Current Testing Locations for CELPIP TEST
CELPIP Test is located in cities such as Ashton College, Vancouver, Hansa Language Centre, Europa Language School, Optimus Language Solutions, Canada College of Education, and others.
