Are you planning to move to Canada for a successful career as an international student? Or wish to live, work, and settle with your family in a country like Canada? But do you meet the eligibility terms to get a Canadian visa?
These are some of the basic questions that come to our mind while we research about getting a Canada Visa. Our research expands to things in relation to the reason why we want to immigrate to Canada such as:
Study in Canada
Permanent Residence in Canada
Once we have done our heartiest research, we get down to our Canada Visa application. We are aware of the process and documentation but there is just one thing that creates insecurity and anxiety. And that is not knowing – IELTS or CELPIP which is easier to crack for Canada Visa?
Anyone who wishes to either study or settle in Canada always is sceptical about the “language test”. Because over the years a simple language proficiency exam has been deemed a monster which is hard to beat. Many people either delay or drop their plans due to their fear of not being able to crack a language exam.
When in reality it is just a regular exam that helps Canada see what your language skill level (English/French) is. In addition, it also is an indicator of how quickly you will be able to adjust to Canadian society.
But people are still afraid. Because they have come across some wrongly guided people. These are the people who went to the wrong consultants, companies who offer no to the least guidance. As a result, people get a rejection for admission/visa. Thus, such people end up blaming the language exam and or other industry experts.
2023 IELTS or CELPIP which is easier to crack for Canada Visa? Before getting to the query let us get to the very purpose of giving an IELTS or CELPIP exam in the context of immigration to Canada.
IELTS / CELPIP are both English language test exams. To get permanent residents or international students, Canada needs foreign immigrants who have a minimum language skill level. Thus, it requires language exam results to assess the same.
If you wish to get Canada PR, then most likely you will choose Canada’s most famous Express Entry (EE) System. Because it offers a quick and easy Canada PR visa within 6-8 months. The EE System handles applications from its 3 EE sub-streams such as:
As an applicant applying from outside Canada, you can apply to either EE FSW or FST sub-stream. To apply to the FSW sub-stream you must have a minimum of 67 points out of 100 as per the 6 selection factors. These factors are as the following:
To get a study visa from Canada you firstly need to get admission to a Canadian-designated learning institution (DLI – University/College). Secondly, you must have a certain language skill level. Also, to show the same you will have to submit IELTS/CELPIP results to get admission. Once you get admission to a DLI, you will get a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Post this you can finally apply for a Canadian Study Visa.
However, to get an LOA, you will have to submit the following test results:
For CELPIP, people are aware that the test results can be used for getting Canada PR and Canadian citizenship. But some Universities/Colleges accept CELPIP as a part of their admission criteria. The following is the list of the same (source – CELPIP official website):
In addition, to IELTS/CELPIP, Universities/colleges also take TOEFL/PTE. However, one must check the same with the University/College to which they are applying.
When deciding on IELTS or CELPIP which is easier to crack for Canada Visa? We need to understand the structure of both exams. The following is an overview of the same:
CELPIP Exam Overview
IELTS Exam Overview
There are factors which we must consider while deciding on, “2023 IELTS or CELPIP which is easier to crack for Canada Visa?”
The following are the factors which will help in making the final decision:
Test Preparation
It is comparatively easier to obtain and or get training for the IELTS exam in comparison to the CELPIP exam. Because CELPIP is a recent addition and is slowly spreading out globally. Thus, it is very easy to find online prep material, classes, and training centres while preparing for the exam.
Exam Difficulty Level
Both IELTS and CELPIP are the basis for assessing a candidate’s language skill level. Thus, the precedence of one exam over the other is neither advised nor advocated. It all narrows down to an applicant’s ease and comfort level whilst attempting the exam. So, as per your preference, you may find the following patterns apply to you:
| Language Test | Factor | Remark |
| IELTS | Writing module: Paper/online-based exam | Applicants can choose as per their comfort in writing an online exam or a paper-based exam. |
| Listening module: Speakers from Aus, UK, US, Canada, and New Zealand | Availability of different speakers. So, a comfortable element for non-native speakers. | |
| Speaking module: Face-to-face interaction | Applicants as per their comfort may find a human connection easier while sitting the exam. | |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours and 45 minutes. Besides, the speaking exam is held separately. This helps test takers who can not take the test in one go. | |
| Results | Paper-based – Post 13 days of taking the test | Computer-based – 3-5 days post taking the test. | |
| Test Centres | 1600 centres in 140 countries. | |
| Exam Fees | INR 16250* (Exam fee varies as per your country and currency) | |
| CELPIP | Writing module: Computer-based exam | Applicants’ comfort in writing on a computer is a key factor. In addition, this format helps the test takers track word count and spell check. |
| Listening module: Canadian speakers | Option of adjusting the volume level. | |
| Speaking module: Recording voice for submission | Applicants may feel less pressure in recording their voices instead of talking to a live person. | |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours and taken in a single attempt. | |
| Results | 4-5 days post-taking the test. | |
| Test Centres | 70 centres (India, Nigeria, Japan, Australia, UK, Republic of Korea, Singapore, U.A.E, Philippines, China, U.S.A, Canada. | |
| Exam Fees | CELPIP Gen – INR 10845 + Taxes* [Where applicable] (Exam fee varies as per your country and currency) |
So, from the above factors, you can assess which test to take as per your need and comfort. However, why stress through all the levels of assessment when applying for a Canada Visa? Thus, why not get an expert to do all your work? Let them create a custom Canada Immigration Plan that meets all your needs. As a result, all you must do is just follow the wise, cost-effective, and success-ensuring instructions of Canada visa experts.
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Mr. Kalyan Paul, President & CEO is the founder of GVI, an MBA in Finance and also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Canada. Mr. Paul has more than 18 years of experience in immigration consulting that made him one of the preferred & valued immigration consultants in the immigration industry. He is a licensed member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) [Previously known as Immigration Consultants Of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)] (Membership ID: R417119) which is a professional body of licensed immigration consultants recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
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