What is the difference between the
CELPIP - General and CELPIP - General LS?
CELPIP - General Test
$280 + Taxes
Single 3-Hour Test Sitting
IRCC Approved for PR Status
CELPIP - General LS Test 
$195 + Taxes
Single 1-Hour Test Sitting
IRCC Approved for Citizenship Status
CELPIP - General total test time is about 3 hours and is done in one sitting
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
CELPIP - General LS total test time is about 1h10m and is done in one sitting
Listening
Speaking
CELPIP - General Test Format Details
Listening
Time allotted: 47-55 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 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 |
Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test. To get an idea of what the test is like, we recommend purchasing study materials and reviewing our free online sample test.
Reading
Time allotted: 55-60 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 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 |
Writing
Time allotted: 53-60 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Task 1: Writing an Email |
| 1 | Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions |
Speaking
Time allotted: 15-20 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test. To get an idea of what the test is like, we recommend purchasing study materials and reviewing our free online sample test.
CELPIP - General LS Test Format Details
Listening
Time allotted: 47-55 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 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 |
Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test. To get an idea of what the test is like, we recommend purchasing study materials and reviewing our free online sample test.
Speaking
Time allotted: 15-20 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test. To get an idea of what the test is like, we recommend purchasing study materials and reviewing our free online sample test.
Unscored Items
*Unscored Items: The Listening and Reading Tests contain unscored items used for test development. These unscored items can be found anywhere within the Listening and Reading Tests and will have the same format as the scored items. You will not be able to tell scored items from unscored items, so apply your best effort to the entire test.
Free Online Sample Test
