Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program

The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program, or CELPIP (/ˈsɛlpɪp/), is an English language assessment tool which measures listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. The test is administered by Paragon Testing Enterprises.,[1] a subsidiary of the University of British Columbia (UBC). Paragon is the only Canadian company delivering Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) designated English proficiency tests.[2] 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 (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 IELTS General Training Test: International English Language Testing System.[3][4]

CELPIP-General LS is suitable for people who need proof of listening and speaking proficiency for Canadian citizenship. The CELPIP-General LS Test is accepted by IRCC as one of only two designated English language for Canadian citizenship.[5]

  1. ^ "English Language Tests". www.paragontesting.ca. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  2. ^ "CELPIP Preparation Program – CELPIPTest.ca". CELPIPTest.ca. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  3. ^ "Where can I take a third-party language test for my immigration application?". www.cic.gc.ca. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 2015-10-01.
  4. ^ "Do I need a language test to immigrate to Canada?". www.cic.gc.ca. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 2015-10-01.
  5. ^ "Acceptable language proof to apply for citizenship wizard". www.cic.gc.ca. Archived from the original on 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2015-09-23.