CELPIP Exam Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirement is advised except a valid passport for registration and on the test day.
Types of CELPIP Exam
There are two CELPIP tests: CELPIP General and CELPIP General LS. The CELPIP General is used for permanent residence applications, professional designation, and Universities, Colleges, and Vocational Programs. It has a test duration of 3 hours having four modules: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking.
On the other hand, the CELPIP General LS is accepted solely for citizenship applications and is limited to Canada. The exam duration is 1 hour 10 minutes with two modules: Listening and Speaking. These two CELPIP tests provide different purposes and are distinguished by scope and availability.
CELPIP Exam Pattern
The exam is divided into four sections: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The test duration is 3 hours and done in one sitting:
1. For the listening section, there are 38 questions spread across six parts, with an allotted time of 47-55 minutes:
- Part 1: Listening to Problem-Solving (8 questions)
- Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation (5 questions)
- Part 3: Listening for Information (6 questions)
- Part 4: Listening to a News Item (5 questions)
- Part 5: Listening to a Discussion (8 questions)
- Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints (6 questions)
2. For the reading section, there are four parts with a total of 38 questions, to be completed within 55-60 minutes
- Part 1: Reading Correspondence (11 questions)
- Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram (8 questions)
- Part 3: Reading for Information (9 questions)
- Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints (10 questions)
4. The speaking section comprises eight tasks, and candidates have 15-20 minutes to complete them:
- Task 1: Giving Advice
- Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
- Task 3: Describing a Scene
- Task 4: Making Predictions
- Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
- Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
- Task 7: Expressing Opinions
- Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
CELPIP Exam Registration
You must register on the CELPIP official website with a valid ID and pay using credit cards, debit cards, net banking, UPI, or a discounted CELPIP exam voucher you purchased from us. The fee for the CELPIP General test in India is ₹14750.00/-, inclusive of GST.
NOTE: Registration will be closed one business day before the test or after the maximum number of registrations. Test dates, times, and locations can change. You’ll get an email notification if any changes arise.