CELPIP test results are valid for two (2) years from the date the test is taken. After this period, the results expire and cannot be used for immigration or official purposes.
Yes. There is no limit to the number of times you can take the CELPIP test. You may retake the test as often as you wish if you want to improve your score.
CELPIP and IELTS assess similar English language skills, but many test takers find CELPIP more convenient because it:
Uses Canadian accents
Is 100% computer-based
Does not require a face-to-face speaking examiner
Reflects real-life Canadian English usage
For candidates applying to Canada, CELPIP is often considered more practical and familiar.
Yes. CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) is officially accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence, citizenship, and certain work and study applications.
There are two main types of CELPIP tests:
CELPIP–General LS: Tests only Listening and Speaking and is mainly used for Canadian citizenship applications.
CELPIP–General: Used for permanent residence, work permits, and professional designations in Canada.
The CELPIP test evaluates four English language skills:
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
Each skill is designed to reflect real-life communication in a Canadian context.
The CELPIP–General test takes approximately 3 hours, completed in one sitting.
The CELPIP–General LS test takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Yes. CELPIP is a fully computer-based test, including the Speaking section, which is recorded through a headset microphone.