CELPIP

About the CELPIP Test

The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a leading English language test designed to assess your English skills for immigration, citizenship, and professional purposes in Canada. Accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), CELPIP evaluates your abilities in listening, reading, writing, and speaking through every day, real-life situations.

There are two versions of the test:

• CELPIP–General – used for permanent residence and professional certification.
• CELPIP–General LS – used for Canadian citizenship applications.

The CELPIP test is fully computer-delivered, provides quick results, user-friendly testing, and a convenient test-taking experience.

Why Take CELPIP?

CELPIP is ideal for anyone who wants to:

• Apply for permanent residence or citizenship in Canada
• Demonstrate their English ability for professional certification
• Prove their English skills for career opportunities in Canada

Types of CELPIP Tests

There are two versions of the test:

1. CELPIP – General
   • Assesses Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking skills.
   • Required for Permanent Residence applications and certain professional designations.
2. CELPIP – General LS
   • Assesses only Listening and Speaking skills.
   • Used for Canadian Citizenship applications.

Test Format

CELPIP is 100% computer-based, which means:

• You complete all parts of the test using a computer and headset (no handwritten sections).
• Speaking tasks are recorded on the computer instead of being done face-to-face with an examiner.
• The questions are based on real-life situations such as conversations, emails, and everyday scenarios you may encounter in Canada.

Why Students Prefer CELPIP

• Fast results – usually available within 3 to 5 business days.
• User-friendly format – no need for handwritten essays or in-person interviews.
• Practical content – focuses on language used in daily life, work, and community settings.
• Officially accepted by Canadian government and organizations.

Fee CELPIP – General Test

$290+ Taxes (where applicable)

CELPIP – General LS Test

$195+ Taxes 

General Test

Single Test Sitting

• Takes under 2 hours and 50 minutes to complete and can be done in one sitting with no separate speaking session

Listening

• Listen to passages and answer questions
• 46–55 minutes

Reading

• Read passages and answer questions
• 43–56 minutes

Writing

• Respond to questions with written answers
• 53 minutes

Speaking

• Reply to on-screen prompts verbally
• 15 minutes

What is the CELPIP – General LS?

• Single Test Sitting
• The CELPIP – General LS evaluates test taker’s English listening and speaking skills and is officially designated for citizenship applications by IRCC.
• The CELPIP – LS test is the IRCC approved test for Canadian citizenship applications
• CELPIP – General LS total test time is about 1h10m and is done in one sitting

Listening

• Listen to passages and answer questions
• 46–55 minutes

Speaking

• Reply to on-screen prompts verbally
• 15 minutes