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About CELPIP

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a recognized computer-delivered English language assessment tool that measures listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The CELPIP Test uses the English variety as spoken in Canada.

The CELPIP Test is administered by Paragon Testing Enterprises, a wholly owned subsidiary of The University of British Columbia. Paragon is committed to developing tests that meet the highest quality standards in the field.

CELPIP is Ideal for Providing Proof of English Language Proficiency for:

immigration to Canada
for employment
for admission to various Canadian post-secondary programs
for admission to various professional associations.

CELPIP Offers Two Tests to Suite Your Organizational Needs

CELPIP is Reliable

Paragon has been developing and implementing an ongoing, comprehensive program of test validation and research. Working closely with the members of its Test Advisory Panel made up of internationally recognized scholars having expertise in the theory and practice of testing and its application to English language proficiency tests, Paragon is committed to developing tests that meet the highest quality standards in the field.

See our latest research report on the evaluation of CELPIP-G Test scores.

CELPIP is Secure

CELPIP is committed to providing a highly secure testing environment. It is of great importance to the integrity of the CELPIP Test. We ensure that our test content is protected, our test candidate’s identity is verified and our test centres are trained to follow all policies and procedures.