CELPIP Test
One of the most important documents required for immigration is a language certificate. The importance of a language certificate is so great that many people always give up on immigration because they don’t have it. Canada, which is one of the main destinations of Iranian immigrants, is no exception to this rule. Accepted language documents for immigrating to this country are IELTS or CELPIP. Here is an overview of the CELPIP exam with a focus on Canadian English.
In order to immigrate to Canada, it is a requirement to take official language tests. For the Canadian Immigration Service and many provincial immigration offices, the two accepted tests for measuring the level of language knowledge are IELTS and CELPIP. Also, to measure the level of knowledge of the French language, the test accepted by the Federal Immigration Department and provincial immigration offices is the TEF test.
What is the Canadian CELPIP Test?
CELPIP, which is the abbreviation of Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program, is specifically designed with Canadian English in mind. The applicant can even apply only for a test that includes listening and speaking skills.
In fact, the application of this test is for those who intend to obtain permanent residence or Canadian citizenship. This test clearly and accurately evaluates the applicant’s language ability and skill in everyday situations, interacting with friends, communicating with colleagues and managers at work, understanding news and interpreting and responding to written materials.
How to conduct CELPIP Canada Test
The CELPIP exam is completely computer-administered. The applicant can participate in this exam by attending the exam center using a computer. It takes about 3 hours to complete this test and the whole test is done in one day. The test is divided into 4 sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
In the CELPIP exam, the Speaking section, unlike the IELTS exam, is not with one person, but they have to answer the questions that appear on the screen in a certain time.
Note: The General CELPIP test can be used for various purposes, but the CELPIP (LS) test, which evaluates only two skills, Listening and Speaking, is only related to applications from the Canadian Immigration Department. For this reason, more than registering for the test, choose its type carefully.
Comparison of the details of CELPIP and IELTS
listening section
The duration of the Listening section of the CELPIP exam is between 47 and 55 minutes and includes the following:
- an exercise (1 question)
- Discussion about problem solving (8 questions)
- Everyday conversation (5 questions)
- Providing information (6 questions)
- News (5 questions)
- Conversation (8 questions)
- Comments (6 questions)
The time of the Listening section of the IELTS test is about 30 minutes and includes the following: - A conversation about everyday topics
- A monologue about a social issue
- Conversation in an educational or professional environment
- A monologue about a scientific topic
Reading section
The duration of the CELPIP Reading section is between 55 and 60 minutes and includes the following:
- an exercise (1 question)
- Reading and understanding correspondence between people (11 questions)
- Reading and understanding the diagram (8 questions)
- Reading for information (9 questions)
- Reading to know the opinions (10 questions)
The Reading section of the IELTS test is about 60 minutes long and includes the following:
- Reading and understanding everyday texts on basic topics
- Reading and understanding workplace texts such as job descriptions
- Reading and understanding complex texts such as instructions or stories
Writing section
The Writing section of the CELPIP exam is between 53 and 60 minutes and includes the following:
- Write an email
- Answer a survey
The Writing section of the IELTS test is about 60 minutes long and consists of two sections: - Writing a letter (general exam) or reporting a graph (academic)
- write an essay
Speaking section
The Speaking part of the CELPIP exam is between 15 and 20 minutes and includes the following:
- A practice question
- Provide an explanation
- Talking about a personal matter
- Description of a scene
- Provide a forecast
- Compare or persuade
- Talk about a difficult situation
- Expressing opinions
- Talk about an unusual situation
The Speaking section of the IELTS test is between 11 and 14 minutes long, and in it, you will be asked questions focusing on the following:
- Questions about familiar and everyday topics
- Talk about a specific topic
- Answer more abstract questions about a topic
Advantages of CELPIP test
It may be difficult to compare IELTS and CELPIP. But the following can be considered as the main advantages of CELPIP over IELTS:
- All sections of this test are held in one session, while the Speaking section of the IELTS test is held separately.
- The CELPIP exam is completely computerized.
- In the Listening part of this test, only the North American English accent is used, which may be easier and more understandable than the British accent.
- CELPIP exam format is more modern; Because it is held entirely through the computer.
- CELPIP results are announced within 4-5 working days, while for IELTS it is 13 working days.
- The whole test is done in one session.
The applicant does not need to take a separate date for the Speaking test. - In the Speaking section, because the test is online, you can focus on your speaking and not worry about body language or eye contact with the interviewer. This will reduce your stress.
- In the listening section, the quality of the headphones allows you to focus on listening more than anything else.
Applications of CELPIP Canada test
CELPIP is used in various Canadian immigration programs. These programs include:
- Permanent residency
- Citizenship
- Experienced people to immigrate to Canada (Canadian Experience Class)
- Provincial immigration programs (Provincial nominee)
- Federal Skilled Trades/Worker Recruitment
- Start-up visa
CELPIP Canada exam preparation
The CELPIP exam is relatively new, but new resources for test takers are regularly updated to help you achieve the best possible result. One of the best ways to prepare for CELPIP is to take practice tests. On the CELPIP website, the applicant can find a series of free exam samples and practice them on their own time. Also, study materials are available on the CELPIP website, which the applicant can use to improve his score.
Other benefits of CELPIP:
- CELPIP is shorter than IELTS.
- The price of the CELPIP test is a little cheaper than the IELTS test, which is a big advantage.
- Because the answers to CELPIP test options in the Reading and Listening sections are four-choice, it is easy to get an acceptable score in this section.
- Unlike the IELTS test, the CELPIP test does not have extensive resources.
- Many of the previous years’ questions in the CELPIP exam are repeated, and by preparing sample questions of the previous years, you can gain a good mastery of this exam.
- All sections of the CELPIP exam are medium and good in difficulty so that the user does not have any difficulty in answering the questions.
- In the correction of the Speaking and Writing sections of the test, the test is corrected by 2 examiners, and there is no strictness compared to the IELTS test in this test
CELPIP test resources
CELPIP exam sources include official and unofficial sources. The official resources are prepared and published by the CELPIP examination organization, i.e. PTE Canada. Informal sources are provided by other individuals or institutions.
CELPIP official exam resources
Official CELPIP exam resources include the following:
- CELPIP Exam Manual: This manual contains general information about the CELPIP exam, including the purpose of the exam, how to conduct the exam, exam sections, and exam scoring.
- Sample CELPIP exam questions: These sample questions help applicants to familiarize themselves with the structure of exam questions and evaluate their skills in each section of the exam.
- CELPIP Exam Scoring: This booklet contains information on how to score CELPIP Exam.
CELPIP exam unofficial resources
Unofficial CELPIP exam resources include:
- CELPIP Exam Study Books: These books help candidates to improve their skills in each section of the CELPIP exam.
- CELPIP online or face-to-face training courses: These courses help applicants prepare for the CELPIP exam.
- CELPIP Exam Conversational Bots: These bots help candidates improve their conversational skills.
- Choosing the right resources for the CELPIP exam
- Choosing the right CELPIP test resources depends on many factors, including the applicant’s English language proficiency level, the applicant’s budget, and the applicant’s desired time to prepare for the exam.
CELPIP official exam resources
The official CELPIP exam resources are suitable for all applicants, regardless of their level of English proficiency. These resources provide detailed and complete information about the CELPIP exam.
CELPIP exam unofficial resources
Unofficial CELPIP exam resources can be helpful for applicants looking for additional resources. These resources can help candidates improve their skills in a specific section of the exam or prepare for the CELPIP exam in a short amount of time.
Proposal
Applicants are advised to use the official CELPIP exam resources as their primary resources for CELPIP exam preparation. Also, they can use unofficial CELPIP exam resources to supplement their preparation.
Other benefits of CELPIP:
- CELPIP is shorter than IELTS.
- The price of the CELPIP test is a little cheaper than the IELTS test, which is a big advantage.
- Because the answers to CELPIP test options in the Reading and Listening sections are four-choice, it is easy to get an acceptable score in this section.
- Unlike the IELTS test, the CELPIP test does not have extensive resources.
- Many of the previous years’ questions in the CELPIP exam are repeated, and by preparing sample questions of the previous years, you can gain a good mastery of this exam.
- All sections of the CELPIP exam are medium and good in difficulty so that the user does not have any difficulty in answering the questions.
- In the correction of the Speaking and Writing sections of the test, the test is corrected by 2 examiners, and there is no strictness compared to the IELTS test in this test
