The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a standardized test accepted by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency (PR), citizenship, and professional applications. It evaluates proficiency in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking in real-life English situations.
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												Listening											
																				
																												
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												38 - 45 Questions											
																				
																												
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												47 - 55 Minutes											
																				
																												
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												Reading											
																				
																												
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												38 - 45 Questions											
																				
																												
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												55 - 60 Minutes											
																				
																												
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												Writing											
																				
																												
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												2 Tasks											
																				
																												
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												15 - 20 Minutes											
																				
																												
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												Speaking											
																				
																												
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												8 Tasks											
																				
																												
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												15 - 20 Minutes											
																				
																												
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The IELTS test assesses four key language skills: