CELPIP Coaching

If you have been dreaming of living in Canada and you have no idea how to move forward in that direction, then you have come to the right place. Upon reading the following information, you will be able to get a basic understanding of what CELPIP exam is all about and how it is going to help you settle in Canada. Apart from that, you will also be able to get an insight into the exam pattern of CELPIP and how Kepad International is going to help you clear this exam! So without any further ado, let's get started.

WHAT IS CELPIP EXAM?

CELPIP exam stands for the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program and as you can guess, it tests your proficiency in Canadian English. You might be wondering what is the difference between the commonly used English and Canadian English, right? Well, Canadian English consists of a combination of both British and American English. The CELPIP exam allows you to pursue a career or get settled in any of the Canadian provinces given that you have cleared the exam. The exam is divided into two categories : CELPIP General and CELPIP General LS. We will be understanding both of them quickly in the following sections.

WHAT IS THE EXAM PATTERN?

As mentioned above, there are two categories for this test.

• The General version of the test lasts for 3 hours and has to be given in one single sitting. It is an IRCC approved test which will grant you a permanent residency status upon clearing it.
• This evaluates your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and thereby provides a comprehensive result.
• The cost of taking this test is Canadian $280 minus the taxes.
• The General LS version of this test however focuses on Listening and Speaking only. It costs about Canadian $195 minus the taxes and lasts for 1 hour only.

Now, let's take a quick look at the pattern of the CELPIP General version of the test :

• Listening - You have to listen to passages and answer the questions. It is 47 to 55 minutes long.
• Reading - You have to read passages and then answer the questions. This section is 55 to 60 minutes long.
• Writing - You have to answer the questions by writing them. It is 53 to 60 minutes long.
• Speaking - You have to read whatever appears on the screen within 15 to 20 minutes.

Now, the pattern for CELPIP LS is :

• Listening - Answering the questions after listening to passages within 55 minutes.
• Speaking - Respond to the instructions appearing on your screen within 20 minutes.

If you have any questions regarding the pattern, feel free to reach out to us.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION CRITERIA? The CELPIP score varies depending on the type of application that you have submitted. But to be on the safe side, you will need a score of at least 7 points for express entry in the province you want to move to. However, the maximum score you can get in a CELPIP test is 24 points. So make sure that you clear the exam with at least 15 to 20 points. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CLEAR THE EXAM? It totally depends on your purpose of moving to Canada, that is, whether you want to work, study or reside there. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU CLEAR CELPIP EXAM? Our exceptionally talented faculty and management team has done a great job in the past while training different types of people for exams like CELPIP. This is evident by the fact that our track record in this regard is absolutely phenomenal for a majority of the people taught by us are either currently pursuing their higher education in a reputed college or living peacefully in Canada. If you also want to become a part of that lot, then you must not shy away from reaching out to us and see how we will turn things around for you!