Are you thinking of moving to Canada? Or maybe you are in Canada but have decided to settle there permanently? Well, there is a very feasible way. The way would be through Canadian Immigration Program such as Express Entry or PNP. But to get into these program, you may need to appear for any language proficiency tests like CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) as part of the immigration process.
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How scoring higher in CELPIP can get immigration to Canada faster?
The CELPIP Test is available for people internationally and at 70+ locations across Canada. The Countries that include testing centers are Singapore, UAE, Philippines, India, China, the USA, and Canada. To be precise, the cities that allow the test from each country are- Philippines- Manila; India-Chandigarh, Gujarat, New Delhi, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana; China-Hong Kong; USA- Los Angeles, New York City, Houston, Strafford, and San Fransisco. In Canada, tests are available across all major cities, that includes 60 test centers.
How to apply?
The CELPIP Test Centres process requires prior registration applications. All registrations should be done through Paragon Testing Enterprises’ CELPIP Office. The best and most convenient way to register is on their Official Website.
Format of CELPIP
There are two forms of tests, which include CELPIP – General and CELPIP – General LS. Understanding the contents of both will help you choose the most feasible test form. The most important thing about the tests is their prices. The average cost of the CELPIP-General is $280 plus taxes, and for CELPIP- General LS, the average price is $195 plus taxes. But the CELPIP- General LS test is only available in Canada. Different countries have different pricing. Country-wise pricing is:
India- ₹10845.00 + Taxes
China- $335 CAD + Taxes
USA- $285 CAD + Taxes
Philippines- $ 215 CAD + Taxes
United Arab Emirates- $340 CAD + Taxes
Singapore: $310 CAD + Taxes
Canada- $280 + Taxes.
Understanding the format of the test
| CELPIP – General | CELPIP – General LS |
| The CELPIP – General, assesses a test taker’s English writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills and is approved by Refugees, Immigration, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for applications of permanent residency along with professional designations. | The CELPIP – General LS assesses test takers’ English listening and speaking abilities, and it has the approval of IRCC for citizenship applications and professional designations. |
| 3-Hour Single Test It takes about 3 hours to complete the sitting, and a person can complete it in one sitting with no separate speaking session. |
A single one-hour test session
It takes around an hour to complete, and a person can complete it in one sitting without the need for a separate speaking session. |
| IRCC approved PR Status
The IRCC has authorized the CELPIP – General test for Permanent Residency applications. |
IRCC Approved for Citizenship Status The IRCC has authorized the CELPIP – LS test for Canadian citizenship applications. |
The total test time of The CELPIP – General is about 3 hours and can be done in one sitting. The contents of the tests are:
| Listening | Reading |
| You will have to listen to the passages and answer the corresponding questions. | You will have to read the passages and answer the corresponding questions. |
| Allotted Time – 47-55 minutes | Allotted Time – 55-60 minutes |
| Writing | Speaking |
| You will have to respond to questions by writing answers. | You will have to reply to on-screen prompts verbally |
| Allotted Time – 53-60 minutes | Allotted Time – 15-20 minutes |
Likewise, the CELPIP General LS takes a total time of 1 hour and 10 minutes. A person can complete the test in one sitting. The contents of the tests are:
| Listening | Speaking |
| The main task of the test would be to listen to the passages and answer the corresponding questions. | Here, the main task of the test would be to respond to the on-screen prompts verbally. |
| Allotted Time – 47-55 minutes | Allotted Time – 15-20 minutes |
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