CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) is a test conducted for English language proficiency by Paragon Testing Enterprises. CELPIP Academic is a computer based test for study in Canada & accepted by the government of Canada for immigration purpose.
There are 2 versions of tests viz. CELPIP-General, and CELPIP-General LS.
- CELPIP-General Test : It is a popular exam taken by those who want to prove English language proficiency while applying for permanent resident status in Canada under the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Start-up Visa Program, Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and numerous Provincial Nominee Programs. This test is also suitable for those looking for employment
- CELPIP-General tests a candidate’s English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
- CELPIP-General Test Centers are 60 across the globe including Canada. However, there is only one test center in India. Also, here in India, candidates can only take CELPIP–General Test.
- Examination booking fee is INR 10,845 excluding GST of 18%.
- CELPIP-General is accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC),Real Estate Council of British Columbia (RECBC) etc.
- CELPIP-General is a three-hours long test.
- CELPIP-General Test LS : It is approved by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- CELPIP-General Test LS tests a candidate’s English listening and speaking skills.
- CELPIP-General Test LS Centers are 70 only in Canada.
- Examination booking fee is $70.00 CAD excluding Tax.
- CELPIP-General Test LS is accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Canadian citizenship.
- CELPIP-General Test LS is a one-hours ten-minutes long test.
CELPIP 2020 Exam Highlights
| Exam Name | Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program |
| Short Form | CELPIP |
| Official Website | celpip.ca |
| Level of Examination | International Level |
| Conducting Body | Paragon Testing Enterprises |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Number of Sections | Four |
| Name of Sections | Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening |
| Score Range | 10-90 Points |
| Exam Fee | INR 10,845 + GST |
| Late Booking Fee | INR 11,845 + GST |
CELPIP Exam Dates 2020
In India, candidates can only appear for the CELPIP-General Test. This CELPIP test can be given only at one center in Chandigarh. The name of the center is ‘Canadian Centre For Success Private Limited’.
| DATES | TIME |
|---|---|
| January 11 | 10:00 AM |
| January 11 | 2:30 PM |
| January 12 | 10:00 AM |
| January 12 | 2:30 PM |
| January 18 | 10:00 AM |
| January 18 | 2:30 PM |
| January 19 | 10:00 AM |
| January 19 | 2:30 PM |
| February 1 | 2:30 PM |
| February 2 | 10:00 AM |
| February 2 | 2:30 PM |
| February 8 | 10:00 AM |
| February 8 | 2:30 PM |
| February 9 | 10:00 AM |
| February 9 | 2:30 PM |
| February 15 | 10:00 AM |
| February 15 | 2:30 PM |
| February 16 | 10:00 AM |
| February 16 | 2:30 PM |
| February 29 | 10:00 AM |
| February 29 | 2:30 PM |
| March 1 | 10:00 AM |
| March 1 | 2:30 PM |
| March 7 | 2:30 PM |
| March 8 | 10:00 AM |
| March 8 | 2:30 PM |
| March 21 | 10:00 AM |
| March 21 | 2:30 PM |
| March 22 | 10:00 AM |
| March 22 | 2:30 PM |
| March 28 | 10:00 AM |
| March 28 | 2:30 PM |
| March 29 | 10:00 AM |
| March 29 | 2:30 PM |
CELPIP 2020 FAQ’s
Ques. How to choose the right CELPIP exam?
- CELPIP conducts two different exams, each with its own purpose.
- CELPIP General Test required for applying to the universities and colleges.
- CELPIP General Test is required as a english proficiency test for Canadian Citizenship
Ques. Which countries accept CELPIP Score?
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):
- Permanent Resident Status
- Canadian Citizenship
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Start-up Visa Program
- Numerous Provincial Nominee Programs
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Alberta Institute of Massage
- Alberta Human Services – Child Care Staff Certification
- Association of Saskatchewan Realtors
- Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)
- BC Corrections
- BC Health Care Assistant (HCA) Program
- Professional Business Accountants’ Society of Canada
- NorQuest College ELP (English Language Proficiency)
- Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA)
- Organizational employment requirements
- Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
- Real Estate Council of British Columbia (RECBC)
- TLC-Edmonton Training for Foreign Caregivers
CELPIP 2020 Eligibility Criteria
| Age limit | Candidate must at least be 16 years in age. Candidates below the age of 18 years must provide signed parental consent for taking the test. |
| Number of Attempts | No limit on the number of times CELPIP is taken by a person. |
| Nationality | Candidate from any country of the world can appear for the test. |
CELPIP 2020 Registration
Registration for CELPIP are done in a three ways
- Online
- Through mail
- In-person
Online registration
Those who are residing outside Canada and will be giving the exam outside Canada only, need to register online.
- Make sure you have the authentic identity document.
- You required a valid credit/debit card to make online payment.
Steps for online registration of CELPIP Test
- Visit the official website of the CELPIP.
- Submit all your necessary details.
- Select the test date and center.
- Make online payment.
CELPIP 2020 Test Pattern
- CELPIP General comprises of 4 sections – Speaking , Writing; Reading; Listening.
- The duration of the test is three hours.
- Test 20 different types of question formats.
- The test will comprise of excerpts from lectures, view graphs, and charts.
- CELPIP will analyze candidate’s ability to comprehend different accents of English.
Part 1: Listening Test Pattern
The total time allotted for this section is 47-55 minutes.
| S.No. | Focus Area | Skills Required/ Tested |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Listening Test, Part 1 | Question types Introduction to test-taking strategies Introduction to vocabulary-building |
| 2 | Listening Test, Part 2Listening Test, Part 3 | Establishing context Note-taking strategies: Location and time Note-taking strategies: Main ideas and supporting details |
| 3 | Listening Test, Part 4 | Using abbreviations for note-taking Synonyms Note-taking to record facts |
| 4 | Listening Test, Part 5 | Visual cluesRelevant vs. irrelevant information |
| 5 | Listening Test, Part 6 | Recognizing facts and opinions Differentiating between summaries and paraphrases Identifying pros and cons |
| 6 | Practice Listening Test Test review and error analysisCourse review | All Listening Test skills |
Part 2: Reading Test Pattern
The total time allotted for this section is 55-60 minutes.
| S.No. | Focus Area | Skills Tested |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of the Reading Test | Active vs. passive readers Previewing, skimming, and scanning Getting meaning from context Eliminating wrong answers Improving your reading speed Introduction to vocabulary-building |
| 2 | Reading Test, Part 1 | Skimming and scanning Synonym-matching pair work activity Timed reading |
| 3 | Reading Test, Part 2 | Understanding coherence and applying logic Locating specific information Recognizing a writer’s purpose and tone Timed reading |
| 4 | Reading Test, Part 3 | Understanding paragraph components Identifying main ideas in paragraphs Timed reading |
| 5 | Reading Test, Part 4 | Understanding meaning based on context Eliminating wrong answers Identifying viewpoints Fact or opinion Timed reading |
| 6 | Practice Reading Test Test review and error analysis | All Reading Test skills |
Part 3: Writting Test Pattern
The time allotted for this section is 53-60 minutes.
| S.No. | Focus Area | Skills Tested |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of the Writing Test Precision and meaning Understand performance standards Identifying common errors Introduction to vocabulary-building | |
| 2 | Writing Test, Task 1 | Writing emails Email conventions: Greetings, openers, closers, and sign-offs Tone and registerIndirect questions |
| 3 | Writing Test, Task 1 | Introduction Email format Paragraphing Synonyms Avoiding repetition Time sequencers |
| 4 | Writing Test, Task 2 | Note-taking Expressing an opinionUsing conjunctions Supporting details |
| 5 | Writing Test, Task 2 | Transitions Concluding sentences Timed writingPeer feedback: Identifying common errors |
| 6 | Analysis of sample responses Practice and peer feedback Test and individual feedback sessions | All Writing Test skills |
Part 4: Speaking Test Pattern
15-20 minutes are allotted for this section.
| S. No. | Focus Area | Skills Tested |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of the Speaking Test | Review of speaking skills Understand performance standards Develop ideas Introduction to vocabulary building |
| 2 | Speaking Test, Task 1 Speaking Test, Task 2 | Giving advice Organize your thoughts Using WH questions for narratives Time expressions Transitions |
| 3 | Speaking Test, Task 3 Speaking Test, Task 4 | Describing details Prepositions of location Making predictions from a scene Practice: Describing and making predictions |
| 4 | Speaking Test, Task 5 Speaking Test, Task 6 | Inflection and intonation Choosing, comparing, and persuading Giving effective reasons |
| 5 | Speaking Test, Task 7 Speaking Test, Task 8 | Stating an opinion Weak vs. convincing reasons |
| 6 | Analysis of sample responses Practice and peer feedback Test and individual feedback sessions | All Speaking Test skills |
Scores and Results
Candidates can check the results of the CELPIP Test online in eight business days. Also, those who need CELPIP score a little early can choose Express Rating and get their scores online in three business days.
Candidates receive an email notification once their CELPIP score is available. Candidates can access their scores online in their CELPIP account. They can view the scores for a period of two years from the test date.
Fee for additional CELPIP Official Score Report: $20.00 CAD + tax
| CELPIP Level | CELPIP Descriptor | CLB Level |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Excellent proficiency in community contexts and workplace | 12 |
| 11 | Excellent proficiency in community contexts and workplace | 11 |
| 10 | Highly effective proficiency in community contexts and workplace | 10 |
| 9 | Effective proficiency in community contexts and workplace | 9 |
| 8 | Good proficiency in community contexts and workplace | 8 |
| 7 | Proficiency in community contexts and workplace | 7 |
| 6 | Still developing proficiency in community contexts and workplace | 6 |
| 5 | Need to acquire proficiency in community contexts and workplace | 5 |
| 4 | Adequate proficiency for day to day activities | 4 |
| 3 | Some proficiency in limited contexts | 3 |
| M | Minimum proficiency or insufficient information to assess | 0, 1, 2 |
CELPIP Levels and approximate scores for the Listening test
| CELPIP LEVEL | LISTENING SCORE (Out of 38) |
|---|---|
| 10-12 | 35-38 |
| 9 | 33-35 |
| 8 | 30-33 |
| 7 | 27-31 |
| 6 | 22-28 |
| 5 | 17-23 |
| 4 | 11-18 |
| 3 | 7-12 |
| M | 0-7 |
CELPIP Levels and approximate scores for the Reading test
| CELPIP LEVEL | READING SCORE (Out of 38) |
|---|---|
| 10-12 | 33-38 |
| 9 | 31-33 |
| 8 | 28-31 |
| 7 | 24-28 |
| 6 | 19-25 |
| 5 | 15-20 |
| 4 | 10-16 |
| 3 | 8-11 |
| M | 0-7 |
