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{{short description|English language assessment tool}}
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) and owned by [[Prometric]] Canada since 2021. Paragon is the only Canadian company delivering [[Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship|Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada]] (IRCC) designated English proficiency tests.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.celpiptest.ca/celpip-preparation-program/|title=CELPIP Preparation Program – CELPIPTest.ca|website=CELPIPTest.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-08}}</ref> The CELPIP test is offered in two versions, CELPIP-General, and CELPIP-General LS.
 
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 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]] has two approved English language tests: CELPIP-General and [[International English Language Testing System|IELTS]] General Training Test: International English Language Testing System.<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>
 
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CELPIP-General LS is suitable for people who need proof of listening and speaking proficiency for [[Canadian citizenship]].
 
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