*NOTE: NOT entitled to mock-test feature if opted for coaching services outside of INDIA, and also with any complimentary coaching service offered with Study Abroad/Immigration packages to primary applicant/spouse.
 

Why take CELPIP?

• The CELPIP test is Canada’s leading general English language proficiency test.
• CELPIP test has 2 Versions: CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS
• The CELPIP score is equivalent to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
• A score of 5 or higher in each component (Writing, Speaking, Listening & Reading) is required.
• To achieve Citizenship, you will need a score of 4 or higher (up to 12) in Listening and speaking.

The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program [CELPIP] is one of the most popular English proficiency tests. The Canadian immigration and professional designation uses the CELPIP results. This is a computer-based test that can be attempted in a single sitting. CELPIP is usually known as a simpler English proficiency test when compared to other tests of a similar kind. The skills tested in CELPIP are based on the regular situations that occur in our daily lives. The skills tested include understanding the news, workplace communication, interacting with friends, etc. One can crack the CELPIP examination with proper preparation.
 

Who can take the CELPIP Test?

The CELPIP is a general English language proficiency test taken by aspirants applying for Canada PR under the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Start-up Visa Program, Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and other Regional Nominee Programs. Candidates seeking to get employed in Canada can also go through this test. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approved the CELPIP-General test.
 

CELPIP Types 

IRCC organizes two types of tests in CELPIP. 

CELPIP – General: This is for Canadian permanent residence applications and professional designations. The duration of the test is 3 hours.

CELPIP – General LS: This is for Canadian citizenship applications and professional designation. The duration of the test is 1-hour.
 

What is the CELPIP Full Form?

CELPIP stands for Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program, a simple English language test designed for Canadian English. The test mainly contains British, American, and other Canadian accents.
 

What is the CELPIP Syllabus?

The CELPIP is a general English-speaking test that has no fixed syllabus. Most of the questions are based on real-life instances. The test mainly contains four sections, as other English language tests. The sections include,

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

CELPIP Listening Section Syllabus

• Part 1 includes Test-taking strategies and vocabulary-building introductory questions.
• Part 2 and 3 include establishing context • Note-taking strategies: Location and time. Note-taking plans: Main ideas and supporting details
• Part 4 includes using abbreviations for note-taking, Synonyms, and Note-taking to record facts.
• Part 5 includes Visual clues and relevant vs. irrelevant information.
• Part 6 includes differentiating between summaries and paraphrases, Recognizing facts and opinions, and Identifying pros and cons.
• Practice Listening Test covers, Test review and error analysis, and all Listening Test skills.

CELPIP Reading section Syllabus

• The overview of the Reading Test includes an introduction to vocabulary-building, getting meaning from context, Active vs. Passive readers, eliminating wrong answers, Previewing, skimming, and scanning.
• Part 1 includes Skimming and scanning, Synonym-matching pair work activity, and timed reading.
• Part 2 includes Understanding coherence and applying logic, locating specific information, Recognizing a writer’s purpose and tone, and timed reading.
• Part 3 includes Understanding paragraph components, Identifying main ideas in paragraphs, and timed reading.
• Part 4 includes Understanding meaning based on context, Eliminating wrong answers, Identifying viewpoints, Facts or opinions, and timed reading.
• Practice Reading Tests include Test review, error analysis, and All Reading Test skills.

CELPIP Writing Section Syllabus

• Overview of the Writing Test includes Understanding performance standards, Precision and meaning, Identifying common errors, and Introduction to vocabulary-building
• Task 1 includes Writing emails such as Greetings, openers, closers, sign-offs, Tone and register, and indirect questions.
• Task 1 mainly focuses on Email formats such as Introduction, Paragraphing, Time sequencers, Avoiding repetition, and Synonyms.
• Task 2 includes expressing an opinion, note-taking, using conjunctions, and supporting details.
• Task 2 includes Transitions, Concluding sentences, Timed writing’, Peer feedback, Identifying, and common errors.
• Analysis of sample responses, Practice and peer feedback, Test and individual feedback sessions, and All Writing Test skills

CELPIP Speaking Section Syllabus

• Overview of the speaking test includes an introduction to vocabulary-building, understanding performance standards, review of speaking skills, and developing ideas.
• Task 1 and Task 2 cover various topics: organizing your thoughts, Giving advice, Time expressions, Using WH questions for narratives, and Transitions.
• Task 3 and 4 include Prepositions of location, Describing details, Practice: Describing and making predictions, and Making predictions from a scene.
• Tasks 5 and 6 focus on Choosing, comparing and persuading, Inflection and intonation, and giving effective reasons.
• Task 7 and Task 8 cover Stating an opinion and Weak vs. convincing reasons
• All Speaking Test skills are assessed in the Analysis of sample responses, Practice and peer feedback, Test and individual feedback sessions,

CELPIP Test Format

Listening section