CELPIP – Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program

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CEC Applicants: FREE Test

Paragon Testing would like to give you the opportunity to obtain a FREE assessment of your English proficiency by taking the CELPIP Simulation Test. It is a great way for you to prepare for an upcoming English proficiency test, to get a better understanding of where your English language skills currently are and to see how many points you could potentially achieve towards your application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

Limited time offer. Limited space availability.  It is recommended that you register soon!

About the CELPIP Simulation Test
CELPIP is a Canadian English language testing system that assesses general levels of functional competency. The test is completely computer-delivered in just one test sitting and test candidates are given 3 hours to complete the following components:

  • Listening (30 minutes)
  • Speaking (30 minutes)
  • General Reading and Writing (120 minutes)

Within two weeks after the test date, a report will be sent to each test candidate which will include a proficiency level for each component of the test. The proficiency levels that are given are referenced to the Canadian Language Benchmarks.

Who qualifies for the CELPIP Simulation Test?
All current and prospective Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants that meet or are on their way to meet the following criteria set by CIC :

  • plan to live outside the province of Quebec
  • be either:
    • a temporary foreign worker with at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) skilled work experience in Canada, or
    • a foreign graduate from a Canadian post-secondary institution with at least one year of full-time (or equivalent) skilled work experience in Canada
  • have gained your experience in Canada with the proper work or study authorization
  • apply while working in Canada – or – within one year of leaving your job in Canada

Why we are offering the CELPIP Simulation Test?
As a part of our test development activities, we want to see how CEC applicants perform on the CELPIP Simulation Test. In the future, we may seek designation from CIC for this test to provide official evidence of English Language proficiency for the CEC applicants.

How much does the CELPIP Simulation Test cost?
The test is FREE! (valued at appox. $250.00 CAD)

Where can you take the CELPIP Simulation Test?
The CELPIP Simulation Test will be held at Paragon Testing Enterprises at UBC in Vancouver, Columbia College in Vancouver, Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, and Seneca College in Toronto.

When is the CELPIP Simulation Test?
The CELPIP Simulation Test will start at 1:00 pm on the following dates:

Tuesday, February 28th (UBC, Vancouver)

Tuesday, March 6th (UBC, Vancouver)

Tuesday, March 13th (UBC, Vancouver)

Tuesday, March 20th (UBC, Vancouver)

Tuesday, March 27th (UBC, Vancouver)

How to register for the CELPIP Simulation Test?
Please contact our office by phone (778-327-6854) or email (info@paragontesting.ca) and include the following information:
-Full Name
-Telephone Number
-Email Address
-1st choice test date
-2nd choice test date

Test candidates should be ready to provide information about their eligibility for CEC immigration and at what stage they are in this application process.

Important Note:The results of this test are not official and cannot be used towards your application to CIC under either the CEC or the Skilled Workers and Professionals Class. For candidates wishing to submit an approved English language test by CIC under Skilled Workers and Professionals Class, please refer to the CELPIP-General Test. The CELPIP-General test is currently pending approval by CIC for use under the Canadian Experience Class.

Info Session: Feb 16th

Paragon Testing will host a CELPIP Test information session at Seneca@York Campus in Toronto, ON on Thursday, February 16th.

The information session will include exciting giveaways, valuable information about the CELPIP Test, some useful test preparation tips and an informal Question & Answer session.

Location: Seneca@York Campus, Room S2172

Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Cost: Free

*Limited Seating. Please email info@celpiptest.ca to reserve your seat.

We look forward to seeing you there!


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Info Session: Feb 15th

Paragon Testing will host a CELPIP Test information session at Simon Fraser University in Surrey, B.C. on Wednesday, February 15th.

The information session will include exciting giveaways, valuable information about the CELPIP Test, some useful test preparation tips and an informal Question & Answer session.

Location: Simon Fraser University (Surrey Campus), Galleria 3,  Room 3040

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Cost: Free

Light refreshments will be provided.

*Limited Seating. Please email info@celpiptest.ca to reserve your seat.

We look forward to seeing you there!


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NEW! CELPIP in Surrey, B.C.

CELPIP General

Paragon Testing Enterprises is pleased to announce that it will be holding a CELPIP-General Test sitting at Simon Fraser University in Surrey, British Columbia.

Test Date: March 24, 2012

Time: 12:30 p.m.

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Join our CELPIP Information Session in Surrey!

Paragon Testing will host a CELPIP Test information session at Simon Fraser University in Surrey, BC. The information session will include exciting giveaways, valuable information about the CELPIP Test and some useful preparation tips for test candidates.

Join us for some light refreshments along with an opportuntity to find out more about the CELPIP Test, followed by an informal Question & Answer session. This is a great way to learn more about the CELPIP Test and help you prepare for the exam!

Location: Simon Fraser University (Surrey Campus). Room – SUR 3040

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Time: 7:00PM – 8:00PM

*Limited Seating. Please email info@celpiptest.ca to reserve your seat.



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Learn how to enter our draw!

Enter to win a FREE CELPIP-General Online Practice Program (three-month subscription). The program is valued at $24.95 CAD.

 

About the CELPIP-General Online Practice Program

Paragon Testing Enterprises has released a new preparation program called the CELPIP General Online Practice Program. It can help test candidates perform their best on all four components of the CELPIP General Test – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

This interactive web-based program enables test candidates to familiarize themselves with the format and timing of the test, understand the performance expectations, and identify the skills they need to improve upon to perform at their best.

Included in the program is one full-length practice test with instant results for the Listening and Reading tests, and sample responses with detailed explanations for the Speaking and Writing tests.

 

Contest Rules:

To enter to win a FREE CELPIP-General Online Practice Program (three-month subscription) you MUST:

2. ‘SHARE’ the contest details on your wall
For extra entries:
3. Follow @CELPIPTest on Twitter and retweet our contest details

Contest ends on Monday, January 16th at 10:00 a.m. (PST). Winner will be announced on our website on Monday, January 16th at 1:00 p.m. (PST).

Good Luck!

Increased Sittings: Toronto

Paragon Testing Enterprises is pleased to announce that it will be increasing its test sittings in Toronto at Seneca@York Campus starting in February 2012.

Upcoming CELPIP Test Schedule in Toronto:

Date Time
January 14, 2012 1:00 pm
February 4, 2012 1:00 pm
February 18, 2012 1:00 pm
March 3, 2012 1:00 pm
March 17, 2012 1:00 pm
April 21, 2012 1:00 pm

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NEW! CELPIP in Calgary

Paragon Testing Enterprises is pleased to announce that it will be holding the following two CELPIP Test sittings in Calgary:

 

Test Dates: January 28, 2012 and February 25, 2012

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Bow Valley College

 

Online registration is now open. It is recommended to register at least three weeks in advance as seats are limited.

 

Why CELPIP?

The Canadian Test. CELPIP was originally developed at The University of British Columbia (UBC) and is administered by Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of UBC. It is a complete English language testing program that accurately assesses four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Completely Delivered by Computer. CELPIP is completely delivered by computer in just one three-hour session offering a unique testing experience that requires no additional appointments. The computer-delivered speaking component allows candidates to demonstrate their English proficiency without the confounding effects associated with having a human examiner.

Uses Canadian English. CELPIP uses the English variety as spoken in Canada. Individuals wishing to immigrate to Canada relate more to understanding and using Canadian English than other varieties used in other comparable testing systems.

Additional benefits and features:

Draw for FREE Study Guide

Enter to win a FREE Study Guide for CELPIP (E-Book). The book is valued at $19.95 CAD. All you have to do is find CELPIP Test on Facebook and like us! Contest ends on Monday, December 12th at 4:00 p.m. (PST).

Winner will be announced on Tuesday, December 13th at 10:00 a.m. (PST) on our Facebook page. Good Luck!

 

NEW Test Centre: Ottawa

Paragon Testing Enterprises is pleased to announce the opening of its new CELPIP test centre in Ottawa at Algonquin College.

First two scheduled test dates:

Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 26th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.

Online registration is now open. It is recommended to register at least two weeks in advance as seats are limited.

Algonquin College

Why CELPIP?

The Canadian Test. CELPIP was originally developed at The University of British Columbia (UBC) and is administered by Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of UBC. It is a complete English language testing program that accurately

assesses four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Completely Delivered by Computer. CELPIP is completely delivered by computer in just one three-hour session offering a unique testing experience that requires no additional appointments. The computer-delivered speaking component allows candidates to demonstrate their English proficiency without the confounding effects associated with having a human examiner.

Uses Canadian English. CELPIP uses the English variety as spoken in Canada. Individuals wishing to immigrate to Canada relate more to understanding and using Canadian English than other varieties used in other comparable testing systems.

Additional benefits and features:

 

 

Online Practice Program

NEW! Online Practice Program

Price: $24.95 + tax (3 month subscription)

The Online Practice Program is an interactive web-based program that helps you prepare for all four components of the CELPIP-General Test – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Specifically, it will enable you to:

  • familiarize yourself with the format and timing of the test
  • understand the performance expectations
  • identify skills you need to improve to perform at your best

Includes:

  • one full length practice test with instant results for the Listening and Reading tests
  • sample responses with explanations for the Speaking and Writing tests

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