CELPIP fees and cost
In Canada, the CELPIP-General test has a base fee of about $295 CAD, and the CELPIP-General LS test (Listening and Speaking only) is about $199 CAD. Provincial or federal tax is added on top depending on where you book. Fees change over time, so treat these as a guide and confirm the current price on the official CELPIP website before you register.
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There are two versions of the test, and which one you need depends on the program you are applying to. Most Canadian permanent-residence applicants take the full CELPIP-General; some citizenship applicants only need the Listening and Speaking (LS) test.
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Provincial or federal tax is added at checkout based on where you book. The base fee is the same across the country, but the tax added at checkout depends on your province, so the total you pay varies by location.
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Plans change, and the policies affect your cost if they do. The first reschedule is typically free of charge. Cancelling 7 or more days before the test date typically gives a 50% refund. Because these terms can be updated, check the current policy when you book.
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The test fee is fixed, but retaking the test because of an avoidable weak skill is the expensive part. Free, realistic practice in every skill before you book is the cheapest way to protect the fee you are about to pay.
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The CELPIP-General base fee is about $295 CAD, and CELPIP-General LS is about $199 CAD, before provincial or federal tax. Confirm the current, tax-inclusive price on the official CELPIP website. Official CELPIP fees and overview
Cancelling 7 or more days before the test date typically gives a 50% refund. The first reschedule is typically free of charge. Exact terms can change, so review the cancellation and reschedule policy at the time you register.
It depends on your program. Full permanent-residence applications generally require CELPIP-General; some citizenship applications only need CELPIP-General LS. Check your program's official language-test requirement before booking.
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