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IELTS or CELPIP: What is the difference between the two exams? well if you want to immigrate to Canada, you should know by now that one of the immigration criteria is language proficiency in French or English.

To explain more, high language proficiency test scores can considerably affect your Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking Performance (CRS).

With this in mind, there are two tests for the English language skills requirements: the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP).

In that case, what is the preparation material for both tests? On the IELTS website, you can find a variety of practice tests and sample test questions.

IELTS research materials to study by yourself are available to purchase or join in IELTS training courses. IELTS workshops are also open to Vancouver residents.

Although CELPIP is a newer test than IELTS, it still offers a variety of preparation options. To prepare for the exam, you can take practice tests or use training programs.

Residents of Vancouver will also take a practice test for the Listening and Reading parts of the exam.

IELTS or CELPIP: What is the difference between the two exams? another difference between the two tests is that IELTS is a test that applies for school, work, and immigration purposes.

It distinguishes between British and American and IELTS is available in more than 140 countries divided into academic (for education) and General Training (for work).

The IELTS General training is for immigration to an English-speaking country, for instance, the express entry in Canada.

If your purpose is to get more points when applying for Express Entry. We highly recommend to take IELTS which is the most popular standardized language test recognized by IRCC.

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Author:Global Exam
Article Title:Should you take CELPIP or IELTS?
Website Title:global-exam.com
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