CELPIP Test Format
Our Curriculum Overview
A Commitment to The CELPIP Tests are the leading general English tests for immigration, citizenship, professional designation, and for admission to universities, colleges, and vocational programs.
The CELPIP GENERAL
The CELPIP – General evaluates test takers’ English listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills and is officially designated for permanent residence applications by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and is also accepted for professional designations by the Department of Home Affairs of Australia for visa purposes, and by Universities, Colleges, and Vocational Programs.
The CELPIP LS
The CELPIP – General LS evaluates test takers’ English listening and speaking skills and is officially designated for citizenship applications by IRCC.
CELPIP – General
Evaluates test taker’s English speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills and is used for permanent residence applications, professional designation, and by Universities, Colleges, and Vocational Programs.
Single Test Sitting
Approved for Immigration Purposes
CELPIP – General LS
Evaluates test taker’s English speaking and listening skills and is used for citizenship applications.
Single 1-Hour Test Sitting
IRCC Approved for Citizenship Status
Listening
Listen to passages and answer questions
Reading
Read passages and answer questions. 43 - 56 minutes
Speaking
Reply to on-screen prompts verbally. 15 minutes
Writing
Respond to questions with written answers. 56 minutes
Listening
Listen to passages and answer questions. 46 to 55 minutes
Speaking
Reply to on-screen prompts verbally. 15 minutes