Syllabus for
CELPIP 2025

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) generally has two formats- CELPIP-General LS and CELPIP General. You can opt for either one of them depending upon your requirement or the university/ course you will be applying to. Candidates should be well informed that both the versions of the CELPIP test are instrumental in providing a valid and accurate assessment of a candidates listening, reading, writing and speaking language skills.

CELPIP Academic is for candidates who are interested in applying for higher education or professional registration to countries that use English as their fundamental language of communication. The main purpose of the examination is to judge whether a candidate is ready to begin studying or training in the English language. Countries that widely recognize CELPIP for studying are US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

CELPIP General LS Evaluates test taker’s English speaking, and listening skills and is used for citizenship applications.

- Listening syllabus
- Reading syllabus
- Writing syllabus
- Speaking syllabus

Listening (47–55 minutes):

- Includes one practice task plus six parts that assess your ability to understand various spoken contexts (e.g., problem solving, daily conversations, news, and discussions).

- Note: Some items may be unscored for research purposes.

Reading (55–60 minutes):

- Contains one practice task and four parts focusing on different reading styles such as correspondence, diagrams, informational texts, and viewpoints.

- Unscored items may also appear here.

Writing (53–60 minutes):

- Task 1: Write an email (about 150–200 words) in response to a given scenario.

- Task 2: Answer survey questions (around 150–200 words), testing your ability to articulate opinions and ideas.

Speaking (15–20 minutes):

- Starts with a practice task and is followed by eight tasks that require you to give advice, share personal experiences, describe scenes, make predictions, compare and persuade, handle difficult situations, express opinions, and describe unusual situations.

- Each task includes a short preparation period and a set recording time.

- Focuses solely on Listening and Speaking, following a similar structure to the General test but omitting the Reading and Writing components.

Since the exam is fully computer-delivered and administered in one sitting, the syllabus in Nigeria is identical to that in any other country.