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CELPIP-General

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program – General Test

A computer-delivered English test for Canadian permanent residence, using everyday Canadian English.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
2h 40m–3h
Delivered through
Prometric
Results
Results are released online. Check celpip.ca for the current turnaround time.

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Overview

CELPIP-General is a fully computer-delivered English test from Paragon Testing Enterprises. It uses everyday language and a single North American accent. IRCC accepts it for Express Entry.

Who it is for

  • Express Entry and other Canadian permanent residence applicants
  • Professionals who need a Canadian immigration language result
  • Applicants to Australia who choose a DHA-approved test

Versions

CELPIP-General

Tests all four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

CELPIP-General LS

Tests Listening and Speaking only. Check which version your application needs.

Where it is accepted

  • Canadian permanent residence, including Express Entry (IRCC)
  • Australian visas (Paragon states DHA approval)

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

CELPIP-General sections
SectionWhat it involves
ListeningSix parts, from problem solving and daily-life conversations to news items, discussions and viewpoints. 46–55 minutes.
ReadingFour parts: correspondence, applying a diagram, reading for information and reading for viewpoints. 43–56 minutes.
WritingTwo tasks: writing an email and responding to survey questions. 53 minutes.
SpeakingEight tasks recorded on the computer, such as giving advice, describing a scene and expressing opinions. 15 minutes.

Total time: About 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours in one sitting (Listening 46–55 min, Reading 43–56 min, Writing 53 min, Speaking 15 min).

Scores and validity

Scoring
Each skill gets a CELPIP level from 0 to 12. Levels map to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels: for example CELPIP 7 equals CLB 7 (CEFR B2).
Validity
CELPIP says scores are valid for two years from the date the score report is issued. IRCC also requires results to be less than two years old.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

We could not confirm a current fee for candidates in Pakistan from an official source. Check the price on the official CELPIP-General website (opens in a new tab) when you book.

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

Bring the original ID that CELPIP requires for your test location. Check the current ID policy on celpip.ca before test day.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for CELPIP-General are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Prometric (outside Canada).

  1. 1

    Book online at celpip.ca. Outside Canada, test-day customer service is handled by Prometric.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official CELPIP-General website (opens in a new tab)

You book and pay with Prometric (ProScheduler) or the exam sponsor. Changes close to the test date usually cost a fee, set by the sponsor.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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GAPICT's status with these organisations

CELPIP-General FAQs

Is CELPIP accepted for Express Entry?
Yes. IRCC accepts CELPIP-General for Express Entry, with results less than two years old. Check IRCC's language testing page to confirm the version you need.
Is there a face-to-face speaking interview?
No. You record your spoken answers on the computer.
Can I take CELPIP in Pakistan?
Availability outside Canada changes. Check the test locations on celpip.ca for current centres and dates in Pakistan.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

CELPIP-General and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Paragon Testing Enterprises (a subsidiary of the University of British Columbia), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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