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The '''Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program''', or '''CELPIP''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|ɛ|l|p|ɪ|p}}), is an English [[language assessment]] tool which measures [[listening]], [[reading]], [[writing]], and [[speaking]] skills. The test is administered by Paragon Testing Enterprises.,<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.paragontesting.ca/english-language-tests/|title = English Language Tests|date = |accessdate = 2015-09-23|website = www.paragontesting.ca|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> a former subsidiary of the [[University of British Columbia]] (UBC) owned by [[Prometric]] Canada since 2021.
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The '''Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program''' (CELPIP) is an [[English language]] assessment tool which measures [[listening]], [[speaking]], [[Reading (process)|reading]], and [[writing]] skills. The test is administered by Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of the [[University of British Columbia]] (UBC).
The test is offered in two versions, CELPIP-General and CELPIP-Academic:
[[File:CELPIP_General_Logo.jpg]]
 
The CELPIP test is offered in two versions, CELPIP-General, and CELPIP-General LS.
'''CELPIP-General''' is suitable for people who need proof of English-language skills for [[immigration]] to [[Canada]] under the Skilled Workers and Professionals Class or for [[employment]]. Applicants for immigration to Canada under the Federal Skilled Workers and Professionals Class (FSW) are required to show proof of language proficiency in either English or French. The CELPIP-General test is designated by the [[Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada]] (CIC) as one of only two approved English language tests under FSW.
 
CELPIP-General is suitable for people who need proof of English-language skills when applying for permanent resident status in [[Canada]] under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), [[Canadian experience class|Canadian Experience Class]] (CEC), Start-up Visa Program, and various Provincial Nominee Programs, or for [[employment]]. [[Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada]] (IRCC) has two approved English language tests: CELPIP-General, and the International English Language Testing System ([[IELTS]]) General Training test.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Where can I take a third-party language test for my immigration application?|url = http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=125&t=6|website = www.cic.gc.ca| date=7 November 2012 |accessdate = 2015-10-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Do I need a language test to immigrate to Canada?|url = http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=638&t=6|website = www.cic.gc.ca| date=7 November 2012 |accessdate = 2015-10-01}}</ref>
''Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada designated English language tests:''
*CELPIP-General: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
*IELTS: International English Language Testing System
 
CELPIP-General LS is suitable for people who need proof of listening and speaking proficiency for [[Canadian citizenship]].
'''CELPIP-Academic''' is suitable for members of the [[Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants]] (CSIC), Immigration Practitioner Students, and candidates applying to programs at UBC. It is one of the five accredited language test options required to be submitted by every immigration consultant applicant to demonstrate language proficiency in English or French.
 
== History ==
''Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) accredited English language tests and required scores are as follows:''
{{section stub|date=October 2023}}
*CELPIP-Academic: 4H for listening, speaking, reading and writing
CELPIP was developed at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and has existed since at least 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ares.ubc.ca:80/CELPIP/01_CELPIP_tests.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021105191037/http://www.ares.ubc.ca:80/CELPIP/01_CELPIP_tests.html |archive-date=5 November 2002 |title=Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program 'CELPIP' |work=ubc.ca }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ares.ubc.ca/CELPIP/ |title=CELPIP Home |work=ubc.ca |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030208030316/http://www.ares.ubc.ca/CELPIP/ |archive-date=February 8, 2003 }}</ref>
*IELTS-A: 6.5 for listening, reading, writing and speaking
*MELAB: 83 overall score; 3 for speaking and 79 for listening, reading and writing
*CanTEST: 4.5 for speaking and 4 for listening reading and writing
*CAEL: overall band score of 60
 
In June 2015, with the acquisition of the [[Canadian Academic English Language Assessment|Canadian Academic English Language]] (CAEL) Assessment, Paragon Testing Enterprises retired the CELPIP-Academic Test.
 
== Test types ==
[[File:CELPIP General Logo.jpg|CELPIP-General logo|border|right]]
 
== CELPIP test format ==
=== CELPIP-General ===
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==== ListeningCELPIP-General LS ====
[[File:CELPIP-General LS logo.jpg|CELPIP-General LS logo|border|right|204x204px]]The CELPIP-General LS Test assesses a general level of English-language proficiency. The CELPIP-General LS Test is accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as a measure of listening and speaking proficiency for those applying for Canadian citizenship.
The listening section measures an individual's level of understanding spoken English in everyday situations. It includes the following parts:
*Part 1: Matching Statements to Pictures
*Part 2: Answering Questions
*Part 3: Identifying Similar Meanings
*Part 4: Comprehending Dialogues
*Part 5: Listening to Conversations
 
In June 2015, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented changes to the Citizenship Act. Applicants between the ages of 14 and 64 must now meet basic language requirements in listening and speaking in English or French. For minors who are between the ages of 14 and 17, registrations for the CELPIP-General LS Test are accepted.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.celpiptest.ca/2015/07/registration-for-minors/|title=Registration for Test Takers Under 18|date=2015-07-30|website=CELPIPTest.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917172848/https://www.celpiptest.ca/2015/07/registration-for-minors/|archive-date=2016-09-17|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==== Speaking ====
The speaking section measures an individual's ability to communicate orally in English. It includes the following parts:
*Part 1: Answering General Questions
*Part 2: Interpreting Graphic and/or Tabular Materials
*Part 3: Telephone Role Play, Conversation, and News Item
*Part 4: Oral Response to a Topic
 
== Test format ==
==== General reading and writing ====
The reading and writing section assesses an individual's general reading comprehension and composition skills. It includes the following parts:
*Part 1: Reading and Responding to a Letter
*Part 2: Reading Diagrams and Tables
*Part 3: Completing a Paragraph
*Part 4: Reading Passages and Answering Questions
*Part 5: Writing Guided Compositions
 
=== CELPIP-General ===
==== {{anchor|Time Allotted}}Test length ====
The test is completely computer-delivered, and consists of four sections: listening, reading, and writing and speaking.<ref>{{Cite web|title = CELPIP-General Test: Test Format and Scoring|url = https://www.celpiptest.ca/about-celpip-g/test-format-and-scoring/|website = www.celpiptest.ca|accessdate = 2015-10-02|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150925090358/https://www.celpiptest.ca/about-celpip-g/test-format-and-scoring/|archive-date = 2015-09-25|url-status = dead}}</ref> The Listening component is composed of eight parts, but only seven parts will be given during the test. The test taker will not be informed which part is to be omitted.The unscored items in the Reading and Listening section are used for test development. These unscored items can be found anywhere within the component and the test taker will not know which items will be unscored.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.celpiptest.ca/about-celpip-g/|title=CELPIPTest.ca|website=CELPIPTest.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325004417/https://www.celpiptest.ca/about-celpip-g/|archive-date=2016-03-25|url-status=dead}}</ref> The total length of all four sections is 180 minutes.
The total length for all three sections is 180 minutes:
{| class="wikitable"
* Listening: 30 minutes
!Test Component
* Speaking: 30 minutes
!Time Allotted
* Reading and writing: 120 minutes
!Number
of Questions
!Component Sections
|-
| rowspan="8" |'''Listening'''
| rowspan="8" |47 minutes
|2
|Practice Test
|-
|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
|-
|5–8
|Part 7: Unscored Items
|-
| rowspan="5" |'''Reading'''
| rowspan="5" |60 minutes
|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
|-
|8–11
|Part 7: Unscored Items
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Writing'''
| rowspan="2" |53 minutes
|1
|Task 1: Writing an Email
|-
|1
|Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions
|-
| rowspan="9" |'''Speaking'''
| rowspan="9" |20 minutes
|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
|}
 
=== CELPIP-AcademicGeneral LS ===
The test is computer-based, and made up of two sections: listening and speaking.<ref>{{Cite web|title = CELPIP-General LS Test Format and Scoring|url = https://www.celpiptest.ca/celpip-general-ls/celpip-general-ls-test-format-and-scoring/|website = www.celpiptest.ca|accessdate = 2015-10-02|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150925090356/https://www.celpiptest.ca/celpip-general-ls/celpip-general-ls-test-format-and-scoring/|archive-date = 2015-09-25|url-status = dead}}</ref> The Listening component is composed of eight Listening parts, but only seven parts will be given during the test. The test taker will not be informed which part is to be omitted.
The CELPIP-Academic Test assesses a higher level of English-language proficiency. It is fully delivered by computer and uses Canadian English and accents.
 
The total length of all two sections is 67 minutes.
==== Listening ====
{| class="wikitable"
The listening section measures an individual's level of understanding spoken English in everyday situations, and has the same parts as the General test.
!Test Component
*Part 1: Matching Statements to Pictures
!Time Allotted
*Part 2: Answering Questions
!Number
*Part 3: Identifying Similar Meanings
of Questions
*Part 4: Comprehending Dialogues
!Component Sections
*Part 5: Listening to Conversations
|-
| rowspan="8" |'''Listening'''
==== Speaking ====
| rowspan="8" |47 minutes
The speaking section measures an individual's ability to communicate orally in English, and has the same parts as the General test.
|2
*Part 1: Answering General Questions
|Part 1: Identifying Similar Meanings
*Part 2: Interpreting Graphic and/or Tabular Materials
|-
*Part 3: Telephone Role Play, Conversation, and News Item
|8
*Part 4: Oral Response to a Topic
|Part 2: Answering Questions
|-
==== Academic reading and writing ====
|5
The academic reading and writing section assesses an individual's proficiency in basic college- or university-level reading and writing. It includes the following parts:
*|Part 13: SentenceListening Structureto (Sample)Problem Solving
|-
*Part 2: English Usage (Sample)
|6
*Part 3: Reading Comprehension (Sample)
|Part 4: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
*Part 4: Essay Writing (Sample)
|-
|5
|Part 5: Listening for Information
|-
|8
|Part 6: Listening to a News Item
|-
|6
|Part 7: Listening to a Discussion
|-
|5–8
|Part 8: Listening to Viewpoints
|-
| rowspan="9" |'''Speaking'''
| rowspan="9" |20 minutes
|1
|Task 0: 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 ==
 
Scores are released 8 business days online after the test taker's test date. Two [[Hard copy|hard copies]] of the Official CELPIP Score Report are then sent out with Canada Post Regular Mail.
==== {{anchor|Time Allotted}}Test length ====
The total length for all three sections is 210 minutes:
* Listening: 30 minutes
* Speaking: 30 minutes
* Academic reading and writing: 150 minutes
 
Express Rating scores are released in the test taker's CELPIP account 3 business days after their test date. Express Rating is available, with an extra fee, for the CELPIP-General Test and the CELPIP-General LS Test. Hardcopies of the CELPIP Official Score Report are sent through Canada Post Express Post.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.celpiptest.ca/express-rating/|title=CELPIPTest.ca|website=CELPIPTest.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref>
== CELPIP and CIC ==
 
The format and scoring of the CELPIP-General Test and the CELPIP-General LS Test are referenced to the [[Canadian Language Benchmarks]] (CLB). Below are the proficiency score levels and their CLB equivalents:<ref>{{Cite web|title = CELPIP Levels and Descriptors|url = https://www.celpiptest.ca/scores/proficiency-levels-and-their-descriptors/|website = www.celpiptest.ca|accessdate = 2015-09-23|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150925090400/https://www.celpiptest.ca/scores/proficiency-levels-and-their-descriptors/|archive-date = 2015-09-25|url-status = dead}}</ref>
[[Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada|Citizenship and Immigration Canada]] (CIC) has approved the CELPIP-General Test as a measure of English-language proficiency for the Skilled Workers and Professionals Class and various Provincial Nominee Programs. CIC awards immigration points based on CELPIP-G test scores.
{| class="wikitable"
Language proficiency is one of the six selection factors for immigrants to Canada. Immigrants may be awarded points for basic, moderate, or high abilities in English and French. They receive points based on their ability to listen, speak, read and write. The CELPIP-General Test is also used by professional associations and employers requiring proof of English language proficiency of their members or prospective employees.
 
== Scoring ==
 
The format and scoring of the CELPIP-General Test are referenced to the [[Canadian language benchmarks]] (CLB).
Below are the proficiency score levels and their CLB equivalents:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! CELPIP Level !! CELPIP Descriptor !! CLB Level
! Proficiency Score !! CLB Equivalent
|-
| Level12 5|| (effectiveAdvanced proficiency)|| CLBin 9workplace and 10community contexts || 12
|-
| Level11 4H|| (adequateAdvanced proficiency) in workplace and community contexts || CLB 811
|-
| Level10 4L|| (adequateHighly effective proficiency) in workplace and community contexts || CLB 710
|-
| Level9 3H|| (developingEffective proficiency) in workplace and community contexts || CLB 69
|-
| Level8 3L|| (developingGood proficiency) in workplace and community contexts || CLB 58
|-
| Level7 2H|| (minimalAdequate proficiency) in workplace and community contexts || CLB 47
|-
| Level6 2L|| (minimalDeveloping proficiency) in workplace and community contexts || CLB 36
|-
| Level5 1|| (noAcquiring proficiency) ||in CLB 1workplace and 2community contexts || 5
|-
| 4 || Adequate proficiency for daily life activities || 4
| Level 0 || Did not attempt, or insufficient information to assess
|-
 
| 3 || Some proficiency in limited contexts || 3
|-
| M || Minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess || 0, 1, 2
|}
Unlike on the IELTS, there are no half-band scores allotted.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://8777ielts.com/2018/11/25/better-exam-ielts-celpip/|title=CELPIP vs IELTS – a detailed, in-depth analysis of the CELPIP and IELTS|date=2018-11-25|website=8777 IELTS|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref> Band scores are only reported in increments of 1.
 
==Testing locations==
==Test Centre Locations==
The CELPIP Test is available at over 140 locations across Canada and internationally.<ref>https://www.celpip.ca/take-celpip/where-do-we-test-online/ </ref>
*Vancouver
*Surrey
*Edmonton
*Calgary
*Winnipeg
*Downtown Toronto
*Metro Toronto
*Kitchener
 
== Retaking the CELPIP test ==
=={{anchor|Other English proficiency tests}}See also==
Test-takers may attempt the CELPIP exam multiple times without restriction. However, Paragon, the test administrator, enforces these policies:
*[[UBC]] (University of British Columbia)
* [[CIC]] (Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada)
*[[TOEIC]] (Test of English for International Communication)
*[[TOEFL]] (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
*[[IELTS]] (International English Language Testing System)
 
* Candidates may register for only one test session within any 5-calendar-day period
==References==
* Registrations made prematurely may be canceled by Paragon
* "Becoming an Immigration Consultant." Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. Web. 25 May 2012. <https://www.iccrc-crcic.ca/students/becomingConsultant.cfm>.
* Re-registration is prohibited until official test scores are released, allowing candidates to assess their performance before deciding to retake
* "Skilled Workers and Professionals - Selection Factor: Language." Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 23 Oct. 2010. Web. 25 May 2012. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/language-testing.asp>.
* "English Proficiency Requirements." English Language Proficiency Requirements. The University of British Columbia. Web. 29 May 2012. <http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/english-proficiency-requirements>.
* "Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)." Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 20 Jan. 2009. Web. 29 May 2012. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2009/ob094.asp>.
* "Test Format and Scoring." CELPIP Test. Paragon Testing Enterprises. Web. 29 May 2012. <http://www.celpiptest.ca/celpip-academic/about-celpip-a/test-format-and-content/>.
* "About Paragon." Paragon Testing Enterprises. Web. 25 May 2012. <http://www.paragontesting.ca/about/>.
 
Each attempt requires payment of the full test fee. Experts recommend thorough preparation before reattempting to maximize results and minimize costs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Many Times Can I Retake the CELPIP Test? |url=https://ccccollege.com/how-many-times-can-i-retake-the-celpip-test/ |website=Create Career College |date=December 4, 2024 |access-date=June 4, 2025}}</ref>
 
==Exam preparation resources==
==External links==
One can prepare for the exam by taking free sample tests available through CELPIP's online portal. Alternatively, Paragon provides an opportunity to take a sample test in a real testing centre environment to all prospective test-takers. Among other resources, Paragon produces a wide selection of study materials for each module of the test and also conducts CELPIP Speaking Pro sessions online.
* [http://www.celpiptest.ca/ CELPIP Website]
 
Paragon also maintains a network of trustworthy CELPIP preparation providers https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/prep-programs/.
 
=={{anchor|Other English proficiency tests}}See also==
*[[Canadian Academic English Language Assessment|CAEL]] (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)
*[[IELTS]] (International English Language Testing System)
*[[Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada|IRCC]] (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
*[[TOEFL]] (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
*[[TOEIC]] (Test of English for International Communication)
 
== Notes ==
{{Reflist}}
 
==References==
* [https://archive.today/20121217102317/https://www.iccrc-crcic.ca/students/becomingConsultant.cfm "Becoming an Immigration Consultant." Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. Web. 25 May 2012]
* [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/language-testing.asp "Skilled Workers and Professionals – Selection Factor: Language." Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 23 Oct. 2010. Web. 25 May 2012]
* [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/english-proficiency-requirements "English Proficiency Requirements." English Language Proficiency Requirements. The University of British Columbia. Web. 29 May 2012]
* [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2009/ob094.asp "Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)." Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 20 Jan. 2009. Web. 29 May 2012]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120627195802/http://www.celpiptest.ca/celpip-academic/about-celpip-a/test-format-and-content/ "Test Format and Scoring." CELPIP Test – Academic. Paragon Testing Enterprises. Web. 29 May 2012]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120618184736/http://www.celpiptest.ca/celpip-general/about-celpip-g/test-format-and-scoring/ "Test Format and Scoring." CELPIP Test – General. Paragon Testing Enterprises. Web. 29 May 2012]
* [http://www.paragontesting.ca/about/ "About Paragon." Paragon Testing Enterprises. Web. 25 May 2012]
 
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