Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
About 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.
CELPIP GENERAL
General Facts
- Date and FrequencyCELPIP test dates are offered upto 8 times on every saturday and sunday.
- Center and Admit CardOn test day, you must bring the original, valid identification that you used to register for the test, and you must present this identification at check-in. If the identification document that you bring with you on test day does not meet the following requirements, you will not be allowed to take the test, and you will not be able to transfer your test or receive a refund.
- ResultAvailable online in just 4 to 5 calendar days after the test date.
Sections
The CELPIP Tests are Canada’s leading general English tests for immigration and professional designation. It is divided in to four section.
Reading
55-60 minutes
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Practice task
No of questions: 11
Component detail: Part 1- Reading Correspondence
No of questions: 8
Component detail: Part 2 Reading to apply a diagram
No of questions: 9
Component detail: Part 3 Reading for information
No of questions: 10
Component detail: : Part 4 Reading for view points
Speaking
55-60 minutes
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Practice task
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Giving advice
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Talking about personal experience
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Describing a scene
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Making predictions
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Comparing and persuading
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Dealing with a difficult situation
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Expressing opinions
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Describing an unusual situation
Writing
55-60 minutes
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Task 1: writing an Email
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Task 2: Responding to survey questions.
Listening
47-55 minutes
No of questions: 1
Component detail: Practice task
No of questions: 8
Component detail: Listening to a problem solving
No of questions: 5
Component detail: Listening to a daily life conversation
No of questions: 6
Component detail: Listening for information
No of questions: 5
Component detail: Listening to a NEWS item
No of questions: 8
Component detail: : Listening to a discussion
No of questions: 6
Component detail: Listening to viewpoints
Fees
> 7 days: full fee payable
CELPIP Exam Registration Process
Go to the official website for CELPIP in India
Select your test date and test city
Complete the online application form
Pay the test fee by credit card
Get instant seat booking and acknowledgement
FAQ
Organizations that accept the test include Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for permanent resident status in Canada, the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), and College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
CELPIP GENERAL | CELPIP GENERAL LS | ||
| This is a four-skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) English language proficiency test used to assess functional language proficiency. | This is a two-skills (listening and speaking) English language proficiency test used to assess functional language proficiency. |
| Test Level Descriptor | CELPIP Level | CLB Level |
| Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 12 | 12 |
| Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 11 | 11 |
| Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 10 | 10 |
| Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 9 | 9 |
| Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 8 | 8 |
| Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 7 | 7 |
| Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 6 | 6 |
| Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 5 | 5 |
| Adequate proficiency for daily life activities | 4 | 4 |
| Some proficiency in limited contexts | 3 | 3 |
| Minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess | M | 0, 1, 2 |
| Not Administered: test taker did not receive this test component | NA | / |
