The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a 100% Canadian English test designed for permanent residence status. There are two designated tests accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration purpose - one is CELPIP and the other is IELTS General module.

The CELPIP test is developed by Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of University of British Columbia. It is the first-ever Canadian English test which is designated by IRCC and mirrors the best in Canadian research. The test is designed to give prominence to Canadian English and accents as used in Canada.

The best part of CELPIP is it measures your functional language proficiency which is more relevant for day-to-day life. It focuses on test taker’s English abilities in a variety of different situations and contexts, such as how you communicate with your colleagues and others at workplace, interact with your friends, comprehend and respond to the written materials and understand news items. It is a complete measurement of your English abilities which include four modules of your language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

The CELPIP comes in two versions: the CELPIP – General test and the CELPIP – General LS test. Those who intend to immigrate to Canada can take the CELPIP General test to fulfill the requirement of English language proficiency for IRCC.

WHO ACCEPTS CELPIP?

IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES AND CITIZENSHIP CANADA

The CELPIP Test is the only Canadian test designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to assess functional language proficiency in English.

The CELPIP-General Test proves English language proficiency for:

• Permanent resident status in Canada under the following immigration streams:
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
• Start-up Visa Program
• Various Provincial Nominee Programs
• Canadian citizenship applications
• Alberta Human Services – Child Care Staff Certification
• Alberta Institute of Massage
• Association of Saskatchewan Realtors
• BC Health Care Assistant (HCA) Program
• Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)
• NorQuest College ELP (English Language Proficiency)
• Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA)
• Real Estate Council of British Columbia (RECBC)
• Organizational employment requirements

The CELPIP-General LS Test proves listening and speaking proficiency for Canadian citizenship applications.
Please note that IRCC may change the language requirement at any time. For more information, please visit the IRCC website at www.cic.gc.ca.

Reference: https://www.celpip.ca/what-is-celpip/