CELPIP registration guide

CELPIP registration, fees, dates and test centres

CELPIP registration, dates and prices should be checked through the official CELPIP booking system. Canadian and international pricing can differ, and available sessions depend on the location.

8-minute guideReviewed September 24, 2026Independent preparation resource

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Quick answer

What should you know about CELPIP registration, fees, dates and test centres?

Choose the required CELPIP version first, then use the official location and date search. Confirm the local price, accepted identification, transfer or cancellation terms and score deadline before paying.

Choose General or General LS correctly

CELPIP-General assesses all four skills and is the version IRCC lists for Express Entry. General LS assesses listening and speaking and is used for specified purposes such as citizenship. Confirm the version required by the organization receiving the result.

  • Application or designation
  • Required test version
  • Location and date
  • Result deadline

Verify the complete booking terms

Review the legal name requirements, accepted identification, arrival time, accessibility process, transfer or cancellation terms and result options. Save the confirmation and receipt.

Build preparation around the session

Work backward from the booked date. Start with a diagnostic and focused task practice. Leave full mocks for the later stage, and allow for official result delivery before any application deadline.

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Continue your CELPIP preparation

Compare General and General LS. Choose the version that matches the purpose.

Build a preparation plan. Turn the date into weekly priorities.

Prepare for the booked test

Start with diagnosis and exact-task practice before a full mock.

Take the diagnostic

Complete CELPIP preparation

Turn this strategy into a structured study path.

Connect focused lessons, detailed corrections, skill-by-skill progress and realistic CELPIP mock tests in one preparation path.