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General Questions

What is the connection between CELPIP and CIC?
How often can I write the CELPIP test?

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How much does the test cost? How do I pay?
How do I change or cancel my test date?
How do I get a Registration Form?

Before the Test

What if I haven't received (or I have lost) my Test Admission Ticket?
How do I study for CELPIP?
How do I use the mouse and keyboard for the test?
What do I need to bring to the test? What CAN I bring to the test?
What kind of identification document (ID) can I use?


During the Test

How much time do the tests take?
Can I use scratch or notepaper during the tests?


After the Test

How and when do I get my test results?
What does the score mean?
How do I send someone my score?
For how long is my score valid?

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General Questions

What is the connection between CELPIP and CIC?
CELPIP tests have been approved as measures of English language proficiency, and CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) awards immigration points for Skilled Workers and Professionals Class based upon CELPIP test score levels. For further information, click here.
How often can I write the CELPIP test?
CELPIP can only be taken once in three months. For example, if you take the CELPIP in June, you cannot take it again in June, July, or August.

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Registration

How much does the test cost? How do I pay?
Information on all costs and payment policies can be found here
How do I change or cancel my test date?
See the information here.
How do I get a Registration Form?
You can contact CELPIP International Office, or download a Registration Form here.

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Before the Test

What if I haven't received (or I have lost) my Test Admission Ticket?
See the information here.
How do I study for CELPIP?
Information on studying for CELPIP can be found here.
How do I use the mouse and keyboard for the test?
There is a Computer Tutorial here.
What do I need to bring to the test? What CAN I bring to the test?
Information on what to bring is here.
What kind of identification document (ID) can I use?
Information on valid identification can be found here here.

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During the Test

How much time do the tests take?
The 3 tests together take about 3 to 3 1/2 hours to complete. The individual maximum test times are:
  CELPIT-G 120 minutes
  CELPIT-A 150 minutes
  CELL 30 minutes
  CELTOP 30 minutes
Can I use scratch or notepaper during the tests?
Paper will be supplied to you at the test site for any notes you may want to write down. This paper must be returned to the test Supervisor at the end of the exam. You may not bring any other paper into the exam room.

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After the Test

How and when do I get my test results?
Information on test results (the Personal Score Report and Official Score Report) can be found here.
What does the score mean?
Information on the scoring of the four tests is here.
How do I send someone my score?
There are two ways to send someone your scores:
  1. You can request that an Official Score Report be sent to institutions or government offices. To do so, please contact the CELPIP International Office.
  2. You can give someone your Registration Number and Personal Identification Number (PIN), and they can look your scores up online. However, please be careful when giving out your Registration Number and Personal Identification Number to other people, as anyone with this on can access your scores.
For how long is my score valid?
UBC-CELPIP will make your scores available to you and other institutions for 2 years from the date of the exam. The length of time that your scores are valid to CIC and other institutions however is determined by their individual policies - and you should contact them for this information.

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