What is the CELPIP?

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What is the difference between the CELPIP - General and CELPIP - LS?

There are two types of CELPIP tests to choose from. Make sure to confirm which version of the test you are required to take

CELPIP - General Test

$280 + Taxes

Evaluates test taker’s English speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills and is used for permanent residence applications and 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 Residence applications
"Single ___ Hour Sitting"
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CELPIP - LS Test

$195 + Taxes

Evaluates test taker’s English speaking, and listening skills and is used for citizenship applications and professional designation.
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 Canadian citizenship applications
"IRCC Approved for ____"
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CELPIP - General total test time is about 3 hours and is done in one sitting
Listening
Listen to passages and answer questions
47–55 minutes
Reading
Read passages and answer questions
55–60 minutes
Writing
Respond to questions with written answers
53–60 minutes
Speaking
Reply to on-screen prompts verbally
15–20 minutes
CELPIP - LS total test time is about 1h10m and is done in one sitting
Listening
Listen to passages and answer questions
47–55 minutes
Reading
Read passages and answer questions
15–20 minutes

Upcoming Test Dates

Click the register now to sign up for the test. Make sure you have your piece of ID and sign up for an account.
Shows 12 out of 5270 options
General
Saturday,
May 29
08:00 AM
People Analytics
7191 Yonge Street / Unit 707, Seventh Floor
$280
sold out
General
Saturday,
May 29
08:00 AM
People Analytics - Scarborough
3601 Victoria Park Ave / Unit 201A
$280
sold out
General
Saturday,
May 29
08:30 AM
$280
sold out
General
Saturday,
May 29
09:00 AM
Avalon Career College
#201 – 155 Skinner Street
$280
sold out
General
Saturday,
May 29
09:00 AM
ELS Vancouver
549 Howe Street
$280
sold out
General
Saturday,
May 29
09:00 AM
Global Village Victoria
1290 Broad Street / Suite #200 (Second Floor)
$280
sold out
General
Saturday,
May 29
09:00 AM
$280
sold out
General
Saturday,
May 29
09:00 AM
ILSC Toronto
443 University Avenue / 5th Floor
$280
sold out
General
Saturday,
May 29
09:00 AM
Paragon Testing Enterprises Toronto
180 Bloor Street West / Unit 801 (8th floor)
$280
sold out
General
Saturday,
May 29
09:00 AM
$280
sold out
General
Saturday,
May 29
09:00 AM
Precise Solutions Calgary
115 9th Ave SE (use eastmost entrance) / 225 Tower Centre (SW Corner 2nd Floor)
$280
sold out
General
Saturday,
May 29
09:00 AM
Precise Solutions Toronto
20 Eglinton Ave. West - Suite 1300
$280
sold out

Study Options

Thinking about taking the CELPIP?

Join one of our weekly webinars to learn about key strategies to do your best on the CELPIP. Each session is presented by an experienced instructor and CELPIP expert!

Looking for CELPIP prep materials?

From free sample tests to online self-study courses, we offer a variety of options to prepare for the CELPIP.

Want to try CELPIP for free?

Try the CELPIP test online for free without having to sign up for an account. You can experience the complete test with questions from all four skill sections.
CELPIP
I had taken other English language proficiency before, and CELPIP was more relatable to me. All of the questions were situations I was familiar with from daily life, and were like conversations I had experienced personally.
- Chrisna D., CELPIP Test Taker
CELPIP
When I took CELPIP, I found it was like speaking English in real life. You speak every day with your boss and with your friends, and the CELPIP Test represents those every-day, real-life language situations.
- Rafaela B., CELPIP Test Taker
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