CELPIP for Citizenship: the CELPIP-General LS Test

Lesson 2 of 17 in CELPIP-General Preparation · 25 minutes

Do you need a language test for citizenship? Learn what proof IRCC accepts (many people don't need a new test), the CELPIP-General LS format, and the score you need.

What you'll learn

Know who must prove language for citizenship and what proof IRCC accepts
Understand the CELPIP-General LS format
Know the score you need: CELPIP 4 in listening and speaking
Know that CELPIP-General LS is not accepted for permanent residence

From the lesson

Do You Need a Language Test for Citizenship?

If you are 18 to 54 years old when you apply for Canadian citizenship, you must show that you can speak and listen at CLB 4 or higher in English or French.

Many people do NOT need a new test. You can send proof you already have, for example: - Language test results you sent to IRCC for permanent residence — even if they have expired. The test must be one IRCC accepts for citizenship, such as CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training, PTE Core, TEF Canada or TCF Canada. - A diploma, certificate or transcript from high school or post-secondary studies in English or French, in Canada or abroad. - A certificate from government-funded language classes…