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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 (CELPIP-G) and CELPIP-Academic (CELPIP-A):

* ''CELPIP-G'' 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]].

* ''CELPIP-A'' is suitable for members of the [[Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants]] (CSIC), Immigration Practitioner Students, and candidates applying to programs at UBC.

== CELPIP test format ==

=== CELPIP-GGeneral ===

The CELPIP-General Test assesses a general level of English-language proficiency. The test is computer-based, and made up of three sections: listening, speaking, and reading and writing.

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* Reading and writing: 120 minutes

=== CELPIP-AAcademic ===

The CELPIP-Academic Test (CELPIP-A Test) assesses a higher level of English-language proficiency. It is partiallyfully computer-delivered and partially paper-based (the listening and speaking sections areby computer-based and theuses academicCanadian readingEnglish and writingaccents. section is paper-based.

==== Listening ====

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== CELPIP and CIC ==

[[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.

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 ==

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Below are the proficiency score levels and their CLB equivalents:

*Level 6 (advanced proficiency) – CLB 11 and 12

*Level 5 (effective proficiency) – CLB 9 and 10

*Level 4H (adequate proficiency) – CLB 8

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=={{anchor|Other English proficiency tests}}See also==

[http://www.iccrc.ca/home.cfm *ICCRC<nowiki></nowiki> (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council)]

*[[IELTS]] (International English Language Testing System)

*[[TOEIC]] (Test of English for International Communication)

*[[TOEFL]] (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

==External links==