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CELPIP-General (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program)

CELPIP-General is a computer-delivered English test with four parts, Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, built around everyday situations such as conversations, correspondence, news and discussions. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada accepts CELPIP-General results, and your scores can determine whether an application qualifies. SummitCert's portal helps you prepare with practice tasks and explanations for every part, vocabulary flashcards, sample response strategies and timed practice tests.

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20 exam domains covered

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Topics you'll drill

8 core topics pulled straight from the real question bank.

  • Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
  • Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
  • Listening Part 3: Listening for Information
  • Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item
  • Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion
  • Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints
  • Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence
  • Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram

CELPIP-General Test exam requirements & cost

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Eligibility
There are no formal eligibility requirements for the test itself; the immigration programme or institution you apply to decides whether it accepts CELPIP and which scores it needs
Real exam cost
The CELPIP-General fee in Canada is about CAD 295 plus tax (CELPIP guidebook dated July 2026); fees differ by country and change
Format
Four parts: Listening 46-55 min, Reading 43-56 min, Writing 53 min, Speaking 15 min · computer-delivered in one sitting · each skill scored 1-12 · passing standard: no pass mark

CELPIP-General is a computer-delivered English language test used for Canadian immigration and citizenship applications. It is run by Paragon Testing Enterprises, a Prometric company. The test has four parts taken in one sitting on a computer: Listening (46 to 55 minutes), Reading (43 to 56 minutes), Writing (53 minutes) and Speaking (15 minutes); each skill is scored from 1 to 12 (CELPIP test format and scoring pages). There is no single pass mark: each skill is scored from 1 to 12 and the immigration programme or institution you apply to sets the level it requires. The CELPIP-General fee in Canada is about CAD 295 plus tax (CELPIP guidebook dated July 2026); fees differ by country and change. The certifying body publishes no exact weights for the areas it tests, so none are shown here. There are no formal eligibility requirements for the test itself; the immigration programme or institution you apply to decides whether it accepts CELPIP and which scores it needs. This portal is a study aid for the language skills the test measures; it does not replace speaking or writing practice or official CELPIP materials.

Last verified: October 2026·Exam blueprint: Verified on October 6, 2026: the four-part format with its timings and the 1-12 scale come from the CELPIP test format pages; the fee of about CAD 295 plus tax comes from the July 2026 guidebook. CELPIP publishes no domain weights, so no chart is shown.·Primary source: CELPIP — candidate materials ↗
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The test has four parts taken in one sitting on a computer: Listening (46 to 55 minutes), Reading (43 to 56 minutes), Writing (53 minutes) and Speaking (15 minutes); each skill is scored from 1 to 12 (CELPIP test format and scoring pages). Format: Four parts: Listening 46-55 min, Reading 43-56 min, Writing 53 min, Speaking 15 min · computer-delivered in one sitting · each skill scored 1-12.

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