CELPIP General vs CELPIP General LS

Booking the wrong version can delay your application. Use this quick comparison before you register.

Side-by-side

FactorCELPIP GeneralCELPIP General LS
Modules testedListening, Reading, Writing, SpeakingListening and Speaking only
Typical use casePR and many immigration streamsCitizenship language proof (common case)
DurationLonger full examShorter exam
When to chooseYou need all four skills evaluatedYour pathway only requests listening and speaking

Decision checklist

  1. Check your official stream requirements first.
  2. If all four skills are required, choose CELPIP General.
  3. If only listening and speaking are required, choose CELPIP General LS.

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