Are you thinking to continue your further education in abroad? But, getting confused, which English proficiency tests, you have to appeared in out of many? Which is easier? Which you will crack easily within short span of time? There are many candidates who sit for IELTS test or others think to go through CELPIP as there are multifarious IELTS coaching centers available in India, which prepare students for IELTS and CELPIP. Abroad Gateway is the best coaching center in Chandigarh which has been delivering their special services to crack English proficiency tests. If staying far from this place, you can go for IELTS online coaching in Chandigarh. Now, let’s find out the difference between IELTS and CELPIP test and which test is easier?
- CELPIP stands for Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program and IELTS refers to International English Language Testing System. Both tests are conducted to check the English Proficiency of the candidates. Both tests are important for studying and working abroad.
- IELTS is meant to be an international level test whereas CELPIP is conducted for students who want to move or study in Canada and obtain citizenship.
- CELPIP is completely computer based exam including speaking also while there is a face to face speaking test in IELTS.
- Availability of several online resources, books and courses for effective preparation in IELTS. However, limited resources are available to prepare CELPIP.
- CELPIP test is not recognized globally. Only Canada accepts this language proficiency test. On the other hand, IELTS is accepted by thousands of institutions and organizations all around the globe.
- CELPIP is conducted for citizenship in Canada, it accepts Canadian English, and some words are hard to understand. However, IELTS uses American, British accent, so no problem students face with IELTS.
Let’s explore the difference in modules of IELTS and CELPIP test, which is easier?
Listening:
| IELTS | CELPIP |
| · IELTS Listening test lasts for 30 minutes | · CELPIP lasts about 47-55 minutes |
| · 4 recordings of native speakers | · Contains multiple parts |
| · Various question types | · Various question types |
Reading:
| IELTS | CELPIP |
| · IELTS Reading is 60 minutes long | · CELPIP Reading is 55-60 minutes long |
| · 3 parts/passages | · Several parts |
| · Total 40 questions | · Total 39 questions |
Writing:
| IELTS | CELPIP |
| · Writing test takes 60 minutes to complete | · Writing timing is 53-60 minutes |
| · Contains two tasks (Academic-task1-graph, General-letter) (Task2-essay for Academic and General Training) | · Two tasks( Email and response to survey question |
Speaking:
| IELTS | CELPIP |
| · Face to face speaking | · Computer based speaking |
| · 11-14 minutes long | · 15-20 minutes long |
| · Speaking test is divided into 3 parts | · 8 tasks are available in CELPIP speaking |
To summarize, if you as a student, is familiar with British or International English dialect, IELTS test is the better choice. On the other hand, if you are ambitious to settle in Canada and have good typing skill, you can think for CELPIP test.For those who want to go for CELPIP or IELTS preparation in Chandigarh, Abroad Gateway Immigration gent in Chandigarh, will not only prepare you for English proficiency tests but also guide you for the gateway to the world as they are ranked in Top 7 Visa Consultants in Chandigarh.