CELPIP Preparation
Which CELPIP are you taking?
Choose your test type to practise the right skills for your exam.
G
Full test — 4 skillsCELPIP General
Required for Canadian permanent residency and citizenship applications. Tests Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
- ✓Writing — 2 timed tasks
- ✓Reading — 4 parts, 38 questions
- ✓Listening — 6 parts, 38 questions
- ✓Speaking — 8 timed tasks
LS
Listening & Speaking onlyCELPIP General LS
Tests only Listening and Speaking — mainly used for Canadian citizenship applications.
- ✓Listening — 6 parts, 38 questions
- ✓Speaking — 8 timed tasks
Understanding CELPIP / CLB scores
CELPIP scores are reported as CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) levels from 1 to 12. Most Canadian immigration programmes require CLB 7–9.
CLB 10–12
Advanced
CLB 7–9
Upper intermediate
CLB 4–6
Intermediate
CLB 1–3
Basic
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IELTS →CELPIP Questions Answered
What is the difference between CELPIP General and CELPIP General LS?
CELPIP General tests all four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. It is accepted by IRCC for Canadian permanent residency, Express Entry, and citizenship. CELPIP General LS (Listening & Speaking) tests only Listening and Speaking — it is used for citizenship-related Listening and Speaking requirements, not for Express Entry or permanent residency. Always confirm your required test type with IRCC or your immigration advisor.
What CLB level do I need for Canadian permanent residency?
Most Express Entry programmes require a minimum CLB 7 in all four skills. Some provincial nominee programmes require CLB 4–6. A higher CLB score earns more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
How is the CELPIP score different from IELTS?
CELPIP reports scores on the CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) scale from 1 to 12. IELTS reports a band score from 1 to 9. CLB 7 is roughly equivalent to IELTS Band 6.0. CELPIP is conducted entirely on a computer.