The CELPIP Exam is nominated by Migration, Refugees, and Canadian Citizenship. The CELPIP-General Exam is authentication of English language ability for the residential status in Canada and the CELPIP-General LS Exam is authentication of Listening and Speaking ability for citizenship of Canada. For a particular language necessity, please explore the IRCC website at www.cic.gc.ca.
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What is CELPIP?
Canada has two official languages namely English and French.
CELPIP stands for Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program. This test is valid for Canada permanent resident status and Canadian citizenship. CELPIP is designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
There are two modules for CELPIP:
- CELPIP-General
- CELPIP-General LS
The general CELPIP test is accepted for permanent residency while the LS test is accepted for Canadian citizenship.
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We deliver best in class CELPIP coaching training, be it online or classroom. Our experts have sound knowledge that helped many candidates to practice CELPIP tests and to achieve their desire scores. We believe in quality. We provide many CELPIP Mock tests to our clients in order to acquaint them with actual exam scenario.
Best CELPIP Coaching Classes in Ahmedabad, Baroda and Surat
At present, due to the unavoidable pandemic situation, we deliver CELPIP online coaching and planning to open as soon as the state government officially allow to reopen coaching classes.
Our CELPIP online training module consists of 2 months of course. We provide group coaching as well as personalized one to one coaching to accommodate all sort of student base. The course facilitates all kind of CELPIP practice, mock tests and CELPIP exam preparations with official CELPIP materials.
The CELPIP-General Test is proof of English proficiency for permanent resident status in Canada. Apart from this, there are various organizations that certify CEPIP – General Test such as Real Estate Council of British Columbia (RECBC) and Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).
Why to choose CELPIP?
There are few advantages of CELPIP over IELTS
In order to find out which exam is easier, CELPIP or IELT, there are a number of comparison one should take into consideration.
Pros:
- It is fully computerized. It eliminates hand writing skills of candidates, sharpening pencils now end then and the use of eraser which makes things complicated in while appearing in paper based tests.
- It also allows spell check while attempting the writing module tests. That again eliminates the need of memorizing complex spellings.
- Single North American slang based test. It is easy to understand the vocabularies and English grammar tone using daily conversation of same accent every day.
- Speaking test is also computerized. It allows candidates especially who feel anxiety or nervousness in one’s presence to speak conveniently. No person is involved.
- The whole CELPIP exam is conducted in a single sitting. Candidates need not to appear again for any other module again.
- CELPIP exam dates availability are many.
Types of Modules
Test Type | CELPIP-General | CELPIP-General LS |
Component |
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Time Duration | 3 hours | 1 hour and 10 minutes |
CELPIP Syllabus
CELPIP-General
1. Listening
Time duration: 47-55 minutes
Listening Part | Question Type | No of questions | Testing Skills |
Practice question | 1 | Various Question | |
Part 1 | Listening to problem solving | 8 | Vocabularies and strategies |
Part 2 | Listening to a Daily Life Conversation | 5 | Location, time based note taking |
Part 3 | Listening for Information | 6 | Location, time based note taking |
Part 4 | Listening to a News Item | 5 | Short notes skills, lexical vocabs |
Part 5 | Listening to a Discussion | 8 | Identifying correct information |
Part 6 | Listening to a Viewpoints | 6 | Identify benefits, problems, facts, summaries |
2. Reading
Time duration: 55-60 minutes
Focus Area | Question Type | No of questions | Testing Skills |
Practice question | 1 | Skimming and scanning | |
Reading Part 1 | Reading Correspondence | 11 | Identifying reading passage |
Reading Part 2 | Reading to Apply a Diagram | 8 | Logical reading, extracting read information from picture |
Reading Part 3 | Reading for Information | 9 | Understanding paragraph skimming, ideas in given time |
Reading Part 4 | Reading for Viewpoints | 10 | Identifying correct response, facts and opinion based reading |
3. Writing
Time duration: 53-60 minutes
Focus Area | Question Type | No of questions | Testing Skills |
Writing Part 1 | Writing an Email | 1 | Formal, informal email writing skills and format based writing |
Writing Part 2 | Responding to Survey Questions | 1 | Feedback based question answers, conclusion, opinion sentences. |
4. Speaking
Time duration: 15-20 minutes
Focus Area | Question Type | No of questions | Testing Skills |
Practice question | 1 | ||
Speaking Part 1 | Giving Advice | 1 | Advice based Q&A in timed environment |
Speaking Part 2 | Talking about a Personal Experience | 1 | Personal experience based questions |
Speaking Part 3 | Describing a Scene | 1 | Describing image based information like direction, elements and contents |
Speaking Part 4 | Making Predictions | 1 | Prediction from given information |
Speaking Part 5 | Comparing and Persuading | 1 | Comparison based Q&A with valid reasoning |
Speaking Part 6 | Dealing with a Difficult Situation | 1 | Explaining in difficult situation |
Speaking Part 7 | Expressing Opinions | 1 | Opinion and reasoning |
Speaking Part 8 | Describing an Unusual Situation | 1 | Describe situation with unusual condition |
CELPIP-General-LS
1. Listening
Time duration: 47-55 minutes
Listening Part | Question Type | No of questions | Testing Skills |
Practice question | 1 | Various questions | |
Part 1 | Listening to Problem Solving | 8 | Vocabularies and strategies |
Part 2 | Listening to a Daily Life Conversation | 5 | Location, time based note taking |
Part 3 | Listening for Information | 6 | Location, time based note taking |
Part 4 | Listening to a News Item | 5 | Short notes skills, lexical vocabs |
Part 5 | Listening to a Discussion | 8 | Identifying correct information |
Part 6 | Listening to Viewpoints | 6 | Identify benefits, problems, facts, summaries |
2. Speaking
Time duration: 15-20 minutes
Focus Area | Question Type | No of questions | Testing Skills |
Practice question | 1 | Various questions | |
Speaking Part 1 | Giving Advice | 1 | Advice based Q&A in timed environment |
Speaking Part 2 | Talking about a Personal Experience | 1 | Personal experience based questions |
Speaking Part 3 | Describing a Scene | 1 | Describing image based information like direction, elements and contents |
Speaking Part 4 | Making Predictions | 1 | Prediction from given information |
Speaking Part 5 | Comparing and Persuading | 1 | Comparison based Q&A with valid reasoning |
Speaking Part 6 | Dealing with a Difficult Situation | 1 | Explaining in difficult situation |
Speaking Part 7 | Expressing Opinions | 1 | Opinion and reasoning |
Speaking Part 8 | Describing an Unusual Situation | 1 | Describe situation with unusual condition |
CELPIP Study Material
Coaching Square provides official CELPIP material to practice effectively along with many mock tests that evaluates your CLB level according to your response.
There are official links to practice CELPIP using free resources as well as paid materials provided by CELPIP Network.
Find the Free Resources: CELPIP Free Resources
CELPIP IELTS Equivalency (CELPIP vs IELTS – Which Is Easier?)
Which Countries Accept CELPIP?
CELPIP is acceptable in CANADA for immigration purpose. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provide facilities for the arrival of immigrants, facilitates protection to refugees, and offers programming to help immigrants settle in Canada. It is also responsible for granting citizenship, permanent residency, and issuing travel documents (such as passports) to Canadians.
Scoring Criteria:
CELPIP Level according to Listening:
Listening Test Score | CELPIP Level |
(Out of 38) | |
35-38 | 10-12 |
33-35 | 9 |
30-33 | 8 |
27-31 | 7 |
22-28 | 6 |
17-23 | 5 |
11-18 | 4 |
07-12 | 3 |
0-7 | M |
CELPIP Level according to Reading:
Reading Test Score | CELPIP Level |
(Out of 38) | |
33-38 | 10-12 |
31-33 | 9 |
28-31 | 8 |
24-28 | 7 |
19-25 | 6 |
15-20 | 5 |
10-16 | 4 |
08-12 | 3 |
0-7 | M |
Band Scale Description
CELPIP vs CLB band explanation:
CELPIP Level | CEB Level | Proficiency |
12 | 12 | Advanced Proficiency |
11 | 11 | Advanced Proficiency |
10 | 10 | Highly Effective Proficiency |
9 | 9 | Effective Proficiency |
8 | 8 | Good Proficiency |
7 | 7 | Adequate Proficiency |
6 | 6 | Developing Proficiency |
5 | 5 | Acquiring Proficiency |
4 | 4 | Adequate Proficiency for Life Routine |
3 | 3 | Limited Proficiency |
M | 0, 1, 2 | Minimal Proficiency |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CELPIP Exam is in all respects computer-delivered. Nevertheless, the exam must be attempted personally at one of our exam centers.
CELPIP Exams are presently accessible globally, with exam sessions now accessible in India, UAE, USA, and the Philippines. We are regularly functioning to develop our assistance and the opportunity of our exams. Please visit our website frequently for information concerning different examination sites.
English in Canada is the diversity of English communicated in Canada. It consists of aspects of American English and British English in its dictionary, in addition to various discrete Canadianisms. Please consider that both American and British English spellings are acknowledged on the CELPIP Exam. Further details on Canadian English on Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_English
To have a better understanding of what a Canadian speech sounds like, we suggest going through the Listening segment of our Online Exam.
Presently, the CELPIP-General Exam is not contemplated as a nominated English language exam by the Quebec Migration Commission. Quebec authorizes its particular migration necessities. To know about that region’s necessities, explore
Each factor of the exam is allotted a CELPIP Grade and there is no win or loss. It is suggested that you associate the academy to which you are administering in regard to their English language necessities.
If you have an ailment or disability issue that requires particular preparations, please fill out the Special Accommodations Request Form and send it to Paragon Testing Enterprises to ask for such preparations.
At least 2 months’ prior notification to the certified CELPIP Exam appointment should be given in order for the application to be reviewed.
Applications should be assisted by medical evidence (in English or interpreted by an official interpreter into English) presented within 2 years of the application date by an expert who is certified to assess the exam taker’s particular necessities.
Each application is treated on an individual basis and should be evaluated and accepted by Paragon’s main CELPIP center prior to particular preparations for an exam that can be firmed.
If you would want to attempt an academic English proficiency exam, please have a look at https://www.britishcouncil.in/exam/ielts
If you are facing difficulty acquiring the Online Study Plan or Online Sample Exams, please try the same:
Use a desktop/laptop, as the online items are not suited with tablets or mobile phones.
Make sure that your browser fulfills the least version needs as mentioned below:
- Firefox: version 6 or higher
- Chrome: version 14 or higher
- Safari: version 4 or higher
- Opera: version 12.10 or higher
Use another browser than the one that you are presently in.
Make sure that the email id and password you are using are right.
If you are yet not able to get your online items, please contact the CELPIP Paragon office toll-free (within North America) at 1-800-958-5186 or by email at info@celpip.ca
To lodge an exam safety problem, please go through the https://www.paragontesting.ca/test-security/