Students looking at studying in Canada need to demonstrate their language efficiency and aptitude to take admission in their desired University/College in Canada.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTS:

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Since the medium of instruction in most Canadian Universities is English, it is important for students wanting to study in Canada to be well versed in English for easy comprehension.    The Comprehensive English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is accepted by many Canadian institutes for admission. 

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• CELPIP Test:  The CELPIP is a standardized 2 hours and 50 minutes test that measures the student's English language ability for academic and professional purposes.  It assesses skills in reading, listening, speaking and writing and the scores are accepted in many institutions across Canada and Australia.Click here for a complete list.  This test can be taken at a test centre. The test is only offered on Friday and Saturday. Scores are given on a scale of 0-120 with each section getting a maximum score of 30. ​​​

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WHY TAKE THE CELPIP EXAM?

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        While students are aware that admission to a Canadian Institute requires a particular score on the CELPIP exam, there are other reasons why the exam      should be taken:

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1.   CELPIP is one of the best tools for identifying students with the right                 English skills for academic success. It provides an authentic representation       of  language use in a Canadian academic context. Test takers read articles,      listen to a lecture, answer questions, and write a short essay, as they would       be expected to do in a first-year Canadian university or college classroom.

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2. An objective evaluation of your English language skills.  Taking the CELPIP        exam helps you to understand your skill level.  The CELPIP criteria is one            of the most stringent.

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3.  A globally recognized certification.  The CELPIP exam provides a test               record that is recognized and approved by educational institutions in Canada     and Australia as well as businesses, professional organizations and                     government agencies.

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4.  Enhance your language skills.  Taking the exam will improve your skills in           all four sections-speaking, writing, listening and reading. This will help you         to communicate better!

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5. ​ Better understanding of English.  The CELPIP test will provide you with a           better understanding of the language that is required for the institution that       you are applying to.

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CELPIP FEE

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CELPIP Exam Fee:  Rs. 14,500.  This fee includes sending the scores to up to 4 institutions.​​​

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Cancellation Policy:

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Students can request to cancel their registration by requesting it online.   If your cancellation request is received by Paragon at least seven (7) calendar days before the date of the Test Session, then Paragon will grant your cancellation request and provide you with a refund of fifty percent (50%) of the fee you paid for the Test Session registration. If your cancellation request is received by Paragon less than seven (7) calendar days before the date of the Test Session, then Paragon will grant your cancellation request and you will not receive any refund of the fee that you paid for the cancelled Test Session registration.​​

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The CELPIP scores are valid for 2 years. The scores cannot be extended and the student will need to retake the exam after two years.  ​

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Exam Dates and Syllabus:

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The CELPIP Test is conducted throughout the year.  It is advisable to take the test three to four months prior to your admisson dates so that you have time to prepare for the exam as well as time to retake the test if you are not satisfied with the scores. In India, the test is conducted in 8 test centres and can be booked online. Candidates below the age of 16 are not eligible to take the test.  

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Before you register for the test, it is important to understand the syllabus.  Students are graded on the four components of listening, speaking, reading  and writing.  The total score is the sum of each component score. The duration of the test is under 3 hours and follows the structure given below.

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Exam Structure:

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1. Listening Module:          

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     The Speaking Module should take about 46-55 minutes to complete.  There are 7 components with a different number of questions in each component covering areas such as daily life conversation, problem solving, news item and discussions.

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2. Reading Module:            

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This part of the test should take 46-56 minutes to complete.  There are 5 components in this section covering areas such as reading correspondence, reading for viewpoints, reading for information etc.

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3. Writing Module:             

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This part of the test should take about 53 minutes to complete. There are two components in this section.  The tasks involve writing an email and responding to survey questions.

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4. Speaking Module:

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This part of the test should take 15 minutes to complete.  There are 9 components in this section. The tasks include topics such as comparing and persuading, expressing opinions, describing a scene etc.

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CanadianXperience offers Online Coaching classes for CELPIP.  Contact CanadianXperience for more information about the schedule of classes for this month.