CELPIP vs IELTS: Which one to choose?
Which test should you take to prove your English language proficiency?
There are multiple ways to test your proficiency in the English language, but for certification, there are only a few tests that are widely accepted.
Two among them, we will talk about today. CELPIP and IELTS, these are well known names for evaluating the English proficiency of an individual.
Depending on your purposes like, study, work, or migration, you can choose an English language proficiency test.
What is CELPIP?
CELPIP stands for Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program. It is a test that evaluates your English proficiency skills in all four aspects, speaking, listening, writing, and reading. And over 70 test centers are presently available for the CELPIP test worldwide.
Types of CELPIP
CELPIP are of two types:
1. CELPIP General
2. CELPIP General LS
CELPIP General
1. Evaluate speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
2. For PR and professional designations.
3. The total duration of the CELPIP General test is 3 hours
CELPIP General LS
1. Evaluates Speaking and listening
2. For citizenship and professional designations
3. The total duration of the CELPIP General LS test is 3 hours.
Duration of exam
Reading - 55-60 minutes
Listening - 47-55 minutes
Speaking - 15-20 minutes
Writing - 53- 60 minutes
Result time
You can check your results within 4-5 days after submitting the test.
Exam fee
The fee for CELPIP is INR 10,845.
CELPIP is available in 7 cities in India
1. Maharashtra
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Telangana
4. New Delhi
5. Haryana
6. Karnataka
7. Chandigarh
Now you know what CELPIP is, its time duration, available locations for the test, and the test fee. Let’s know about the IELTS test.
What is IELTS?
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. IELTS is recognized by over 11,000 institutions worldwide. And evaluates the English proficiency in 4 aspects reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It is globally recognized to migrate, study, or work in Canada, Newzealand, Australia, Germany, and the U.K. and has more than 1400 test centers worldwide.
Types of IELTS
IELTS are of two types:
1. IELTS General
2. IELTS Academic
IELTS General works as one for all. You can choose to take IELTS General if you want to study, work, or migrate.
IELTS Academic focuses mainly on academic purposes. Students who want to migrate to study usually take IELTS Academic.
Duration of Exam
Reading - 60 minutes
Listening - 30 minutes
Speaking - 11-14 minutes
Writing - 60 minutes
Result time
3-4 days after submitting the test.
Exam fee
The fee for IELTS is INR 15,500.
IELTS test is available in India with 50+ locations
Which test is better, IELTS or CELPIP?
Whether you choose CELPIP or IELTS, the purpose will remain the same, evaluation of your English proficiency level. But you must opt for a test that helps you fulfil your purpose and has higher acceptance.
Thinking of other English language tests?
Read: IELTS vs. PTE
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