CELPIP Speaking

What is the difference between the CELPIP - General and CELPIP - General LS?

There are two types of CELPIP tests to choose from. Make sure to confirm which version of the test you are required to take.

CELPIP - General Test

$295

+ Taxes

Evaluates test taker’s English speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills and is used for permanent residence applications, professional designation, and by Universities, Colleges and Vocational Programs. This is the Canadian price, international pricing will vary. Learn more about international pricing here.

Single Test Sitting

Takes under 2 hours and 50 minutes to complete and can be done in one sitting with no separate speaking session

Approved for Immigration Purposes

The CELPIP - General test is approved by the Australian and Canadian governments for immigration and visa applications

CELPIP - General LS Test

$199

+ Taxes

Evaluates test taker’s English speaking, and listening skills and is used for citizenship applications.

Single 1-Hour Test Sitting

Takes approximately 70 minutes to complete and can be done in one sitting with no separate speaking session

IRCC Approved for Citizenship Status

The CELPIP - LS test is the IRCC approved test for Canadian citizenship applications

CELPIP - General total test time is under 3 hours and is done in one sitting

Listening

Listen to passages and answer questions

46–55 minutes

Reading

Read passages and answer questions

43–56 minutes

Writing

Respond to questions with written answers

53 minutes

Speaking

Reply to on-screen prompts verbally

15 minutes

What is CELPIP-General?

CELPIP - General LS total test time is about 1h10m and is done in one sitting

Listening

Listen to passages and answer questions

46–55 minutes

Speaking

Reply to on-screen prompts verbally

15 minutes

What is CELPIP-General LS?

CELPIP - General Test Format Details

The CELPIP - General Test has four components: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

Listening

Time allotted: 46-55 minutes

Number of Questions Component Sections

8 Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

5 Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

6 Part 3: Listening for Information

5 Part 4: Listening to a News Item

8 Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

6 Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints

Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test. To get an idea of what the test is like, we recommend purchasing study materials and reviewing our free online sample test.

Reading

Time allotted: 43-56 minutes

Number of Questions Component Sections

11 Part 1: Reading Correspondence

8 Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram

9 Part 3: Reading for Information

10 Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints

Writing

Time allotted: 53 minutes

Number of Questions Component Sections

1 Task 1: Writing an Email

1 Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions

Speaking

Time allotted: 15 minutes

Number of Questions Component Sections

1 Task 1: Giving Advice

1 Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

1 Task 3: Describing a Scene

1 Task 4: Making Predictions

1 Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

1 Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

1 Task 7: Expressing Opinions

1 Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test. To get an idea of what the test is like, we recommend purchasing study materials and reviewing our free online sample test.

CELPIP - General LS Test Format Details

The CELPIP - General LS Test has two components: Listening and Speaking.

Listening

Time allotted: 46-55 minutes

Number of Questions Component Sections

8 Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

5 Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

6 Part 3: Listening for Information

5 Part 4: Listening to a News Item

8 Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

6 Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints

Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test. To get an idea of what the test is like, we recommend purchasing study materials and reviewing our free online sample test.

Speaking

Time allotted: 15 minutes

Number of Questions Component Sections

1 Task 1: Giving Advice

1 Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

1 Task 3: Describing a Scene

1 Task 4: Making Predictions

1 Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

1 Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

1 Task 7: Expressing Opinions

1 Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test. To get an idea of what the test is like, we recommend purchasing study materials and reviewing our free online sample test.