CELPIP
CELPIP - CANADIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY INDEX PROGRAM
CELPIP is an English language assessment tool which measures listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. The test is administered by Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of the University of British Columbia (UBC). Paragon is the only Canadian company delivering Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) designated English proficiency tests.[2] The CELPIP test is offered in two versions, CELPIP-General, and CELPIP-General LS.
CELPIP-General is suitable for people who need proof of English-language skills when applying for permanent resident status in Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Start-up Visa Program, and various Provincial Nominee Programs, or for employment. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has two approved English language tests: CELPIP-General and IELTS General Training Test: International English Language Testing System.
CELPIP-General LS is suitable for people who need proof of listening and speaking proficiency for Canadian citizenship. The CELPIP-General LS Test is accepted by IRCC as one of only two designated English language for Canadian citizenship.
| Test Component | Time Allotted | Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 47 minutes | 2 | Practice Test |
| 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 | ||
| 5-8 | Part 7: Unscored Items | ||
| Reading | 60 minutes | 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 | ||
| 8-11 | Part 7: Unscored Items | ||
| Writing | 53 minutes | 1 | Task 1: Writing an Email |
| 1 | Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions | ||
| Speaking | 20 minutes | 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 |
| Test Component | Time Allotted | Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 47 minutes | 2 | Part 1: Identifying Similar Meanings |
| 8 | Part 2: Answering Questions | ||
| 5 | Part 3: Listening to Problem Solving | ||
| 6 | Part 4: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation | ||
| 5 | Part 5: Listening for Information | ||
| 8 | Part 6: Listening to a News Item | ||
| 6 | Part 7: Listening to a Discussion | ||
| 5-8 | Part 8: Listening to Viewpoints | ||
| Speaking | 20 minutes | 1 | Task 0: 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 |
