CELPIP
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
The CELPIP Tests are accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for a variety of permanent residency and immigration streams, as well as for professional certification for a number of organizations.
There are 2 types of CELPIP tests to choose from:
CELPIP – General Test
The CELPIP – General evaluates test taker’s English listening, reading, writing, & speaking skills & is officially designated for permanent residence applications by IRCC, and is also accepted for 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 Residency applications.
CELPIP – General LS Test
The CELPIP – General LS evaluates test taker’s English listening and speaking skills and is officially designated for citizenship applications by IRCC, and is also accepted for professional designations.
- 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 the Canadian citizenship applications.
CELPIP – General Test Format
The CELPIP – General Test has 4 components: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
Time allotted: 47-55 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 8 | Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving |
| 5 | Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation |
| 6 | Part 3: Listening for Information |
| 5 | Part 4: Listening to a News Item |
| 8 | Part 5: Listening to a Discussion |
| 6 | Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints |
Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test.
Time allotted: 55-60 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 11 | Part 1: Reading Correspondence |
| 8 | Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram |
| 9 | Part 3: Reading for Information |
| 10 | Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints |
Time allotted: 53-60 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Task 1: Writing an Email |
| 1 | Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions |
Time allotted: 15-20 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 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: Dealing with a Difficult Situation |
| 1 | Task 7: Expressing Opinions |
| 1 | Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation |
Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test.
CELPIP – General LS Test Format
Time allotted: 47-55 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 8 | Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving |
| 5 | Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation |
| 6 | Part 3: Listening for Information |
| 5 | Part 4: Listening to a News Item |
| 8 | Part 5: Listening to a Discussion |
| 6 | Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints |
Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test.
Time allotted: 15-20 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 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: Dealing with a Difficult Situation |
| 1 | Task 7: Expressing Opinions |
| 1 | Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation |
Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test.