Canada's fully computer-delivered English test, taught by tutors who know the scoring descriptors and the clock.
CELPIP General is accepted by IRCC for permanent residence and by IRCC for citizenship in its General LS form. It is delivered entirely on computer, in Canadian English, and speaking answers are recorded rather than given to an examiner. Those three facts change how you should prepare, and our program is built around them.
CELPIP gives you fixed preparation and response windows, and the timer does not wait. Every speaking task is rehearsed with the real countdown, and writing tasks are typed rather than handwritten so your typing speed and on-screen editing are part of the training.
CELPIP reports a level from 1 to 12 per skill, which maps directly to the Canadian Language Benchmark. Your tutor sets a target band per skill and reports your mock results the same way, so you know whether you are one point away from your goal or need a longer runway.
Neither is objectively easier. CELPIP is fully computer-based in Canadian English with recorded speaking, while IELTS offers a face-to-face speaking interview and a paper option. Candidates who type quickly and prefer no examiner in the room often score better on CELPIP.
CLB 9, which is CELPIP level 9 in each skill, is the common target for maximum language points, though the requirement depends on your program. Confirm the current thresholds on the official IRCC website.
Six to ten weeks of twice-weekly classes is typical for a candidate already around CLB 7 who is targeting CLB 9.
Yes. Programs include timed full-length practice with written feedback on writing tasks and reviewed recordings of your speaking answers.
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