‘CELPIP’ a.k.a. ‘Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program’ is an English assessment program run by Paragon Testing System, a subsidiary of the University of British Columbia (UBC). Voxcel offers best CELPIP coaching in Ludhiana and help the cadidates to make Canada their permanent home. Like all other English assessment exams such as IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL – CELPIP also examines the English ability of the test taker on 4 different parameters: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
CELPIP is of two types: General and General LS. There’s some difference between both the tests, as they are meant to judge the people on their level of immigration status.
CELPIP-General
It has 4 components (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) and it’s designed for the people looking for the Permanent Residency in Canada. The time duration of this exam is 3 hours.
CELPIP-General LS
It is for the people who are looking for Canadian Citizenship. This test has only two components: Listening and Speaking. The time duration of this exam is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Both are accepted by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship in Canada) as the verified English assessment test.
It’s a fully computerized test and a candidate has to give the exam in one sitting. Unlike IELTS, which is often conducted on 2 different days, CELPIP follows the pattern of PTE and TOFEL, making it a big convenience for the working professionals.
Note: CELPIP accepts both American and UK English spellings. So it’s a big relief for the people who are often confused about such things.
Exam Pattern of CELPIP
| Section | Questions | Format | Time(Mins) |
| Listening | 38 | 6(parts) | 47-55 |
| Reading | 38 | 4(parts) | 55-60 |
| Writing | 2 | 2(parts) | 53-60 |
| Speaking | 8 | 8(parts) | 15-20 |
LISTENING – Time Allotted – 47-55 Mins
| 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 |
Reading – Time Allotted: 55-60 Mins
| 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 Mins
| NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | COMPONENT SECTIONS |
| 1 | Task 1: Writing an Email |
| 1 | Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions |
Speaking – Time Allotted: 15-20 Mins
| 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 |
Scoring
Within 8 business days of the exam, scores are published online. CELPIP official sends two hard copies of Score Report through Canada Post Regular Mail (CPRM).
Within 3 business days after their test date, Express Rating scores are released in the test taker’s CELPIP account. Candidates who want Express Rating, they can do it with an extra fee for both General and the General LS Test. Through Canada Post Express Post (CPEP), hardcopies of the CELPIP Official Score Report are sent.
The format and scoring of the General Test and the General LS Test are recommended to the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). Below are the proficiency score levels and their CLB equivalents:
| CELPIP Level | CELPIP Descriptor | CLB Level |
| 12 | Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 12 |
| 11 | Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 11 |
| 10 | Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 10 |
| 9 | Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 9 |
| 8 | Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 8 |
| 7 | Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 7 |
| 6 | Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 6 |
| 5 | Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 5 |
| 4 | Adequate proficiency for daily life activities | 4 |
| 3 | Some proficiency in limited contexts | 3 |
| M | Minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess | 0, 1, 2 |