Take the CELPIP
Test in Halifax

CELPIP - General and CELPIP - General LS are Canada’s leading English language proficiency tests for immigration and professional designation. We are proudly offering the only 100% Canadian, computer-delivered tests done in one sitting with quick online results in Halifax.

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Next LS Test

General

02:00 PM - 22/Jan/2025

BITTS Testing Services - Atlantic

General

10:00 AM - 25/Jan/2025

Mount Saint Vincent University

General

10:30 AM - 25/Jan/2025

International Language Institute – Halifax

LS Test

09:00 AM - 04/Jan/2025

BITTS Testing Services - Atlantic

LS Test

03:00 PM - 19/Jan/2025

International Language Institute – Halifax

LS Test

02:30 PM - 25/Jan/2025

Mount Saint Vincent University

There are 3 CELPIP test centres in Halifax

Test Centres Info

What is the difference between the
CELPIP - General and CELPIP - General LS?

There are two types of CELPIP tests to choose from. Make sure to confirm which version of the test you are required to take

CELPIP - General Test

$290 + Taxes (where applicable)

Evaluates test taker’s English speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills and is used for permanent residence applications and professional designations.

Single 3 Hour Test Sitting

Takes approximately 3 hours to complete and can be done in one sitting with no separate speaking session

IRCC Approved for PR Status

The CELPIP General Test is the IRCC approved test for Permanent Residence applications

Computer Delivered

Includes features such as a personal timer, word counter, and spell-check

Quick Online Results

Available online in just 3-4 business days after the test date

CELPIP - General LS Test

$195 + Taxes (where applicable)

Evaluates test taker’s English speaking and listening skills, and is used for citizenship applications and professional designation.

Single 1 Hour Test Sitting

Takes approximately 1 hour to complete and can be done in one sitting with no separate speaking session

IRCC Approved for Citizenship Status

The CELPIP General LS Test is the IRCC approved test for Canadian citizenship applications

Computer Delivered

Includes features such as a personal timer, word counter, and spell-check

Quick Online Results

Available online in just 3-4 business days after the test date

Test Centres in Halifax

Region: Nova Scotia , Country: Canada

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Telephone Hours:

Monday to Friday
5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT
8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
Saturday
5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET

Phone:

1(800)-958-5186

Email:

[email protected]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can we help you with?

Can I register at one of your test centres?

The CELPIP Test Centres do not process any registration applications. All registrations should be completed through the CELPIP Office at Paragon Testing Enterprises. The best and easiest way to register is online.

To register in person, please visit the Paragon Head Office in Vancouver, or at our office in Toronto. For more information about our office locations, click here: https://www.celpip.ca/contact/

See full list of FAQs here

How and when do I get my scores?

You can access your CELPIP Test scores online through your CELPIP Account in 3-4 business days after your test date. Please note that business days do not include weekends or holidays.

You will receive an email notification once your scores are available. Your CELPIP Official Score Report will be available for download as a PDF once your scores have been posted. In order to download your Score Report, please sign in to your CELPIP Account and click on “Check Scores” button. For information on obtaining test results, click here.

Your CELPIP Test scores can be accessed and viewed online in your CELPIP Account for a period of 2 years, from your test date.

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What kind of identification document (ID) can I use?

If the identification document that you bring with you on test day does not meet the following requirements, you will not be allowed to take the test, and you will not be able to transfer your test or receive a refund:

Your identification document must be the same one you used to register for the test. It must match the registration details you entered during registration, including full name and document number.
Your identification document must be original. Photocopies of identification are not acceptable.
Your identification document must be valid.
Your identification document must be unexpired.

Acceptable identification for IRCC Purposes (Permanent Residency & Citizenship Applications) includes:

Passport Booklet
Refugee Travel Document
Canadian Permanent Resident Card
Canadian Refugee Protection Claimant Document*
US Passport Card

*Expired Canadian Refugee Protection Claimant Documents must be pre-approved by our office every time you register for a test. For approval, please send a scan or picture of your expired Refugee protection claimant document by email to [email protected]. Expired refugee protection claimant documents that are not pre-approved by our office may not be accepted on test day. No refunds or transfers will be given for refused entries.

Acceptable identification for non-IRCC Purposes includes:

Same IDs +

Canadian provincial driver’s license
Canadian provincial identification card (excluding health cards)

Unacceptable identification includes:

Any expired document
Any photocopy of a document
Social Security card
Social Insurance card
Canadian health card
Temporary identification
Employee identification card
Student identification card
US Border Crossing Card
US Permanent Resident Card
Notary-prepared letter or document
Credit card of any type
Firearms License
NEXUS Card
Work Permit
Record of Landing
Interim Federal Health Certificate of Eligibility

IMPORTANT: Test takers who do not provide their valid identification during check-in at the test sitting will be refused entry to the test and will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

If you registered for the CELPIP Test with a passport booklet, we recommend that you do not send it away for any reason (i.e., extensions or visa renewals) before your scheduled test date. If you are required to do so, please send away your passport booklet after you have taken the test or before you register for the test. If you do not provide your passport booklet or the identification document that you registered with at the test sitting, you will be refused entry to the test and no refunds or transfers will be given.

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Would I be allowed to take the test if I arrive after the test has started?

Unfortunately, not. You must arrive 45 minutes prior to your test and check-in for your test closes 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. If you arrive after this time, you will be denied entrance to the test and will not be eligible for a refund or transfer. It is the test taker’s responsibility to arrive early for their test.

How do I change or cancel my test date?

If you are unable to attend a Test Session for which you are registered, you may request a cancellation of the registration in your CELPIP Account.

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.

If you would like to transfer your Test Session to another Test Session in your CELPIP Account for the same type of Test to which the original Test Session applied. If your transfer request is received by Paragon at least seven (7) calendar days before the date of the Test Session and Paragon grants your transfer request, then you will be required to pay a transfer fee of $50.00 CAD plus applicable taxes.

If your transfer request is received by Paragon less than seven (7) calendar days before the date of the Test Session contact Paragon’s customer service at 778-327-6854 or [email protected]. Paragon in its discretion may require that you support your transfer request with appropriate documentation (e.g. doctor’s note or evidence of bereavement) confirming the reason for the transfer request in form and content satisfactory to Paragon.

You may register for more than one test session only if all test sessions are at least four (4) calendar days apart from each other. Test session registrations that violate this rule are subject to cancellation by Paragon.

You can find the forms required for this process at here.

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Note: Registration for a test sitting will close either one business day before the test or once the sitting has reached maximum capacity. Test dates, times, and locations are subject to change. You will be notified by email in the event that we are required to make any changes to your registration.

Can I register at one of your test centres?

To register in person, please visit the Paragon Head Office in Vancouver, or at our office in Toronto. For more information about our office locations, click here: https://www.celpip.ca/contact/

See full list of FAQs here

How and when do I get my scores?

You can access your CELPIP Test scores online through your CELPIP Account in 3-4 business days after your test date. Please note that business days do not include weekends or holidays.

Your CELPIP Test scores can be accessed and viewed online in your CELPIP Account for a period of 2 years, from your test date.

See full list of FAQs here

What kind of identification document (ID) can I use?

Your identification document must be the same one you used to register for the test. It must match the registration details you entered during registration, including full name and document number.
Your identification document must be original. Photocopies of identification are not acceptable.
Your identification document must be valid.
Your identification document must be unexpired.

Acceptable identification for IRCC Purposes (Permanent Residency & Citizenship Applications) includes:

Passport Booklet
Refugee Travel Document
Canadian Permanent Resident Card
Canadian Refugee Protection Claimant Document*
US Passport Card

Acceptable identification for non-IRCC Purposes includes:

Same IDs +

Canadian provincial driver’s license
Canadian provincial identification card (excluding health cards)

Unacceptable identification includes:

Any expired document
Any photocopy of a document
Social Security card
Social Insurance card
Canadian health card
Temporary identification
Employee identification card
Student identification card
US Border Crossing Card
US Permanent Resident Card
Notary-prepared letter or document
Credit card of any type
Firearms License
NEXUS Card
Work Permit
Record of Landing
Interim Federal Health Certificate of Eligibility

IMPORTANT: Test takers who do not provide their valid identification during check-in at the test sitting will be refused entry to the test and will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

See full list of FAQs here