CELPIP-General
All four skills, for residency applications- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
- Taken in one sitting, under 3 hours
- Real-life English: emails, conversations, opinions
- Also listed on the official site for Australian visas
🍁 CELPIP Preparation
CELPIP Preparation Online for your move to Canada
Small groups, personal feedback and a plan built around your target level, from your first assessment to test day.
✦Small groups, max 5✦Personal feedback✦9 years of teaching experience
About CELPIP
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CELPIP in a nutshell, and which version you need
One sittingUnder 3 hours for CELPIP-General
Fast results2 to 4 days, per the official site
Approved by IRCCFor Canadian immigration
Levels aligned to CLBA level for each skill
CELPIP-General LS
Listening and Speaking, for citizenship- Listening and Speaking only
- Taken in one sitting, about 1 hour 10 minutes
- The version designed for Canadian citizenship language proof
- Same style of real-life tasks as CELPIP-General
CELPIP or IELTS General Training?
Both are approved by IRCC for immigration. A main difference is Speaking: in CELPIP you answer into a computer, while IELTS Speaking is a face-to-face conversation. Pick the one you are most comfortable with, or take our free assessment and we will help you decide.
Why Athovia for CELPIP
Prepared skill by skill, with real test tasks
Listening
Tests: six parts, from everyday conversations to news items and discussions.
We help: focused practice and feedback on what you miss.
Reading
Tests: four parts: emails, a diagram, information texts and viewpoints.
We help: strategies and timed practice that build control.
Writing
Tests: two tasks: writing an email and responding to survey questions.
We help: AI-assisted pattern spotting plus educator feedback on tone and structure.
Speaking
Tests: eight recorded tasks, such as giving advice, describing and persuading.
We help: guided practice with personal feedback.
✦Small groups of at most 5✦Human guidance✦AI-assisted insights✦Personalised feedback
New to the format? Try the official free CELPIP practice tests.
Free assessment
Find out where you stand.
Take the free assessment and we will email you a personalised recommendation based on an AI-powered evaluation.
- 1Assess yourselfFree assessment and your recommendation
- 2Master Demo Class₹251, fully adjusted against your course fee
- 3Subscribe and attendYour plan, built around your target level
- 4Practise with feedbackTimed practice before test day
- 5Take CELPIP and celebrateShare your score with us
Your CELPIP plan
Preparation planned around you
Your target and test dateTell us the level you need and when you test; we shape the plan from there.
All four skills or just oneFull preparation, a single skill, or individual doubt-clearing sessions.
Small groups, personal attentionLearn with at most 5 students and get feedback built around you.
FAQ
Questions about CELPIP and Athovia
What is CELPIP?
CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) is an English test developed at the University of British Columbia. It is taken in one sitting, in under 3 hours for CELPIP-General, with results in 2 to 4 days according to the official CELPIP website. It is approved for Canadian immigration, and the official site also lists it for Australian visas.
CELPIP-General or CELPIP-General LS?
CELPIP-General tests Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking and is used for residency applications. CELPIP-General LS tests only Listening and Speaking and is the version for Canadian citizenship. Always confirm which one your application needs with IRCC.
Which level do I need, and how is CELPIP scored?
You receive a separate CELPIP level for each skill, aligned with the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). The level you need depends on your immigration programme or application, so check the requirement for each skill with IRCC, then we will plan your target together.
CELPIP or IELTS General Training?
Both are approved by IRCC for immigration. A main difference is the Speaking test: in CELPIP you answer questions into a computer, while IELTS Speaking is a face-to-face conversation with an examiner. Choose the one you feel most comfortable with, and take our free assessment if you would like help deciding.
Where do I register for the test?
Registration and test dates are on the official CELPIP website, which lists test centres in more than 40 countries. Athovia prepares you for the test; it does not register candidates.
How does Athovia prepare me for CELPIP?
Your preparation is planned around you: your target level, your test date and the skills you want to strengthen, whether that is all four or a single module. Get in touch and our experts will shape the plan with you.
How does the ₹251 Master Demo Class work?
Reserve a slot for ₹251 and attend a real class with our educators. If you enrol in a course, the full ₹251 is adjusted against your course fee. Terms apply.
Can I reschedule a class?
You can request a reschedule from your My Athovia dashboard.
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Athovia is an independent preparation provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by CELPIP. Test registration, dates, fees and requirements are on the official CELPIP website (celpip.ca) and with IRCC; please check them before you apply.