IELTS

What is CELPIP?

The CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) exam is a language proficiency test designed to assess the English language skills of individuals who plan to immigrate to or study in Canada. The fully computer-delivered CELPIP test is becoming increasingly popular among test takers and organizations alike.

The test is available for:

  • Migrants who are seeking permanent residency in Canada and require proof of their English language abilities. For this purpose, they can take the CELPIP-General test.
  • Citizenship seekers who need to demonstrate their English language proficiency can also take this test.
  • Professionals such as those seeking a license in real estate or immigration consultancy can take the CELPIP General test as well.

The CELPIP test is accepted by various organizations including the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, and the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council.

The CELPIP exam consists of two versions: the CELPIP-General and the CELPIP-LS.

The CELPIP-General assesses the individual’s proficiency in English language skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

The CELPIP-LS assesses the individual’s proficiency in listening and speaking only.

CELPIP-General
  1. Reading: The reading module tests the individual’s ability to understand written English, including comprehension, vocabulary, and syntax. It consists of 4 parts and a total of 38 questions. The duration of this module is 55-60 minutes.
  2. Writing: The writing module tests the individual’s ability to communicate in written English, including grammar, vocabulary, and organization. It consists of 2 tasks, and the duration of this module is 53-60 minutes.
  3. Listening: The listening module tests the individual’s ability to understand spoken English, including comprehension, vocabulary, and syntax. It consists of 6 parts and a total of 38 questions. The duration of this module is 47-55 minutes.
  4. Speaking: The speaking module tests the individual’s ability to communicate in spoken English, including fluency, pronunciation, and coherence. It consists of 8 tasks and the duration of this module is 15-20 minutes.
CELPIP- LS
  1. Listening: The listening module tests the individual’s ability to understand spoken English, including comprehension, vocabulary, and syntax. It consists of 6 parts and a total of 36 questions. The duration of this module is 30 minutes.
  2. Speaking: The speaking module tests the individual’s ability to communicate in spoken English, including fluency, pronunciation, and coherence. It consists of 8 tasks and the duration of this module is 15-20 minutes.
Evaluation Pattern

The CELPIP exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the highest score. The scores for each module are combined to give an overall score. The evaluation pattern is based on the following factors:

Reading and listening modules are computer-scored, while writing and speaking modules are scored by trained evaluators.

The evaluators use a standardized scoring system to assess the individual’s proficiency in each module.

The scores are based on the individual’s performance on the tasks assigned in each module.

The scores are released within eight business days after the test date.

Exam Duration:

The total test time for the CELPIP-General is 3 hours and 10 minutes, while the total test time for the CELPIP-General LS is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Overall, the CELPIP exam is designed to assess an individual’s proficiency in English language skills, which is an important requirement for immigration and academic purposes in Canada.

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