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CELPIP Training program

Galaxy Training Academy, Chennai is the first CELPIP training provider in South India to be authorised as an Official Network Team member of CELPIP. As an official network member of Paragon Testing Enterprises, offering Online and Offline modes of CELPIP training, Galaxy Training Academy is always near you. 

The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program or CELPIP  is a Canadian computer-based English language test that measures all 4 modules of communication, viz. RWSL skills of the test taker. Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary company of the University of British Columbia owns and manages this test worldwide.  

 

CELPIP TEST 

Candidates can take CELPIP in any of the two types based on their requirements:

  • CELPIP-General – for Immigration and PR purposes. It is available across the world. 
  • CELPIP-General LS – available only inside Canada for Citizenship purposes. 

This test is taken by those who need English-language proficiency skills for applying PR in Canada under the  

  1. Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP),
  2. Employment
  3. Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), 
  4. Canadian Experience Class (CEC), 
  5. Start-up Visa Program,  
  6. Different Provincial Nominee Programs. 

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada approve two tests as recognised language Proficiency tests viz. CELPIP General and IELTS General. 

CELPIP-General 

The general test is a computer-based test covering all four modules – LRWS. All the sections can be taken in a single day, unlike IELTS. The test taker has 3 hours to complete the test. 

Format of CELPIP General:

The format of the test is constructed in several parts within each module. The test is around 3 hrs done in one sitting without any breaks on 4 modules in the following order

  • Module 1: Listening has 6 parts.
  • Module 2: Reading has 4 parts.
  • Module 3: Writing has 2 tasks.
  • Module 4: Speaking has 8 tasks. 

Each part has a defined time limit within which the questions need to be answered.

There are some un-scored questions in the Reading and listening modules for research and development purposes. These questions could be given in any part of the modules. Listening and Reading modules are computer-rated modules. It follows the fair scoring method where the CELPIP scores move up or down between the levels based on the number of difficult questions answered correctly. 

CELPIP Test Format

Listening Module: 

  • Part 1 – Listening to Problem-Solving
  • Part 2 – Listening to Daily Life Conversation
  • Part 3 – Listening to Information
  • Part 4 – Listening to News Item
  • Part 5 – Listening to a Discussion
  • Part 6 – Listening to ViewPoints

Timing: 47 – 55 mins

Reading Module: 

  • Part 1 – Reading Correspondence
  • Part 2 – Reading to Apply a Diagram
  • Part 3 – Reading for Information
  • Part 4 – Reading for Viewpoints

Timing: 55 – 60 mins

Writing Module

  • Task 1 – Writing an e-mail
  • Task 2  – Respond to a survey. 

Timing: 53 – 60 mins

Improving speaking skills in CELPIP

  • Task1 – Giving Advice
  • Task 2 – Talking about personal experiences
  • Task 3 – Describing a Picture
  • Task 4 – Making Predictions
  • Task 5 – Comparing and Persuading
  • Task 6 – Dealing with a difficult situation
  • Task 7 – Expressing opinion
  • Task 8 – Describing an unusual situation

Timing: 15 – 20 mins

 

CELPIP Scoring Levels in Listening and Speaking modules

CELPIP Level Scores Score Descriptors
10 -12 35-38 Highly effective to Advanced Proficiency in Workplace and Community contexts
9 33-35 Effective Proficiency in workplace and community contexts
8 30-33 Good Proficiencyin Workplace and community contexts
7 27-31 Adequate Proficiency in workplace and community contexts
6 22-28 Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts
5 17-23 Acquiring proficiency for daily life activities
4 11-18 Adequate Proficiency for daily life activities

The overlapping of scores indicates the fair scoring method based on answering the difficult level questions correctly.

CELPIP Training Program

CELPIP 1-on-1/Batch

Enrol for CELPIP 1-on-1 training program from CELPIP certified trainers and get personalised attention, and learning strategies to ace the test.

Features of the program: 

  1. 34 hrs of personalised 1-on-1 training or a small batch size of 2-3 students.
  2. Online student portal for practice with 45+ drills on 4 modules. 
  3. 10 Online mock tests. 
  4. Unlimited faculty support. 
  5. Flexible class timings to suit your needs. 
CELPIP Self Prep

Get the best online CELPIP Self-Prep training in the comfort of your time at just Rs.5500/- + applicable tax. 

Our CELPIP program features: 

  1. 6 months of portal access
  2. 10 online mock tests
  3. 48 module-wise drills
  4. Faculty Feedback and Evaluation sessions.
  5. Mobile app for on-the-go training (Android)
CELPIP Test series

Test yourself in CELPIP with our test series. Pick and choose the modules you would like to practice more at just Rs.750/-

Choose your pick; 

  1. 3 Mock tests
  2. 15 drills on chosen modules
  3. 1-month access on the student portal. 
Enrol now

Cost of CELPIP test in India is Rs.10845 + applicable taxes. To register the CELPIP test, test taker has to create an account in CELPIP website

As far as the difficulty level is concerned, both are equally challenging. Both assess four skills:- Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

IELTS is taken on two separate days with LRW on one day and Speaking on another day, while CELPIP is taken in one sitting. 

CELPIP is a 100% Canadian test. Unlike IELTS, CELPIP has questions that are based on daily life encounters. So you can talk naturally as if you are conversing with your friends and family.

CELPIP score is accepted widely by organisations and institutions only in Canada and not anywhere else. For the list of institutions and organisations that accept CELPIP, please visit here. 

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approve and accepts the CELPIP Test. RECBC(Real Estate Council of British Columbia) and ICCRC(Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) are the other organizations that assess a candidate’s Listening and Speaking proficiency as proof of English language proficiency for the Canadian PR or Citizenship and are being accepted by IRCC.

Yes, the CELPIP Test is a 100% Computer-based test and provides an opportunity for candidates to finish all the test components like Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking in just one sitting.
CELPIP candidates use a computer keyboard and mouse to complete the Reading and Writing Sections of the test. And to complete the Listening and Speaking sections, candidates use a computer microphone and headset. Computerized tests help candidates to offer test-takers a reliable and quick testing experience.

Since both CELPIP and IELTS are conducted to check the English Language Proficiency of the test takers, CELPIP has become the best alternative for IELTS. Most candidates feel CELPIP as the most user-friendly and easy-scoring test since the tasks are pretty straightforward and are based on daily life instances. 

In other words, CELPIP is easier than IELTS to score the required level. In recent days, Canada Immigration consultants and lawyers are recommending the CELPIP test as it is the most affordable and comfortable English language test compared to others. 

CELPIP Speaking Test has 8 tasks in total:

  1. Giving Advice
  2. Personal Experience
  3. Describe a Picture
  4. Make Predictions
  5. Compare and Persuade
  6. Difficult situation
  7. Giving Opinion
  8. Describe an Unusual Situation

Yes. Galaxy offers a self-preparation course on CELPIP for working professionals. The students will get more than 40 module-wise practice tests and 10 online mock tests to prepare over an online student portal that gives 6-month access to the resources. 

Moreover, the faculty team will also give perfect evaluation and personalized feedback to the students on writing and speaking tasks. 

To get qualified for a Canada Permanent Residency, you have to score the minimum required CELPIP scores as proof of English Language Proficiency for the prescribed category.

If you are applying under the Canada Express Entry category, you should have scored a minimum CLB of 7 and if you fall under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, you should have a minimum CLB score of  4.

Applicants in the age group of 14 and 17 years can register for the CELPIP Test and CELPIP-General LS Test. 

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