It stands for the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program.  The highest score in the test is 12. CELPIP has two types. CELPIP general is the most common test that has four categories: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. People take this test for Canadian Residency or for different professional licensing requirements. Those who are looking for citizenship take CELPIP LS. The test is the same as CELPIP general but with only two categories of Listening and Speaking. CELPIP is cheaper than IELTS. Each category in the test is about one hour except the Speaking test, which is for 20 minutes approximately.

CELPIP Test is the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index program. The test allows you to demonstrate your ability to work in English and evaluate your English skills in a variety of everyday situations.

CELPIP is the only Canadian language proficiency test recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for residency and citizenship. It is also accepted by the British Columbia Real Estate Council and the Immigration Consultants of the Regulatory Council of Canada. So, CELPIP is not only helping you to get permanent residency in Canada but also helps in getting a business license. 

It’s fully computer-delivered. CELPIP Test provides test takers with the opportunity to complete all test components in one test sitting, with no additional appointments or interviews.

You'll get quick online results. CELPIP test results are available online in eight business days. Test takers can also choose to add Express Rating so that scores are available online in just two business days.

It’s Canadian and uses Canadian accents. CELPIP Test is 100%  Canadian and uses Canadian accents. Test takers who have been living and working in Canada will better understand and relate to the Canadian accents used in the CELPIP Test.