[ CELPIP Test Frankfurt ]
The CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) is an IRCC-recognised English test for immigration and naturalisation to Canada. Since August 2025 the Australian Department of Home Affairs has also accepted CELPIP-General for visa purposes. Eloquia is an official Paragon Test Centre in Frankfurt – you sit the test on computer with us on site. Registration takes place via the official platform celpip.ca.
CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS
CELPIP-General tests all four skills and is recognised, among other things, for Canadian Permanent Residence (Express Entry). CELPIP-General LS covers only Listening and Speaking and is accepted for Canadian citizenship. Both are delivered by Paragon Testing Enterprises (a subsidiary of the University of British Columbia).
- Fully computer-based – all parts in one sitting
- Recognised by IRCC for immigration and naturalisation to Canada
- Results online usually within 3–4 working days
- Accepted for Australian visas (CELPIP-General, see below)
- Validity for IRCC: 2 years
At a glance
- ProviderParagon Testing Enterprises (UBC)
- FormatComputer-based, one sitting, under 3 hours
- Resultsonline in 3–4 working days
- RecognitionCanada (IRCC) and Australia (Home Affairs)
- ValidityIRCC 2 years · Australia 12 months to 3 years, depending on the visa
- Registrationvia celpip.ca – choose Eloquia Frankfurt as your test location
CELPIP-General for Australian visas
The Australian Department of Home Affairs accepts CELPIP-General for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025. The test must take place at a test centre; tests delivered completely online are not accepted. At Eloquia you sit CELPIP-General in person at our test centre. CELPIP-General LS is not listed for Australia.
| English level (Home Affairs) | Minimum CELPIP-General score |
|---|---|
| Functional | Overall 5 |
| Vocational | 5 in each component |
| Competent | 7 in each component |
| Proficient | Listening 9, Reading 8, Writing 10, Speaking 8 |
| Superior | Listening 10, Reading 10, Writing 12, Speaking 10 |
- Validity: Functional English 12 months before the visa application, the other levels up to 3 years depending on the visa
- The level you need depends on your visa subclass. Please check the requirements on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Four components in one sitting
Listening · approx. 46–55 min
Listening comprehension on the computer with microphone and headset.
Reading · approx. 43–56 min
Reading comprehension, completed using mouse and keyboard.
Writing · approx. 53 min
Two writing tasks on the computer.
Speaking · approx. 15 min
Speaking tasks, recorded via microphone – no separate sitting.
Total duration under 3 hours. Reading and Listening are scored automatically; Writing and Speaking are assessed by trained raters. Results are reported on the CELPIP scale from level 1 to 12. (CELPIP-General LS covers only Listening and Speaking.)
Before registering
- Registration exclusively via celpip.ca – choose Eloquia Frankfurt as your test location there
- Direct booking via Eloquia is not possible
- ID: a valid passport is required on the test day
- The test is taken on computer on site at our test centre
- Results usually online within 3–4 working days; validity 2 years
- Check the precise requirements of your programme in advance (e.g. IRCC, Australian visa, professional body)
- For Australia: CELPIP-General at a test centre only, not the online version
FAQ
What do I need the CELPIP for?
The CELPIP is an IRCC-recognised proof of English for immigration (Permanent Residence) and naturalisation to Canada, as well as for some professional bodies. Since 7 August 2025 the Australian Department of Home Affairs has also accepted CELPIP-General for visa purposes.
Is the CELPIP accepted in Australia?
Yes, CELPIP-General taken on or after 7 August 2025 at a test centre. The online version and CELPIP-General LS are not accepted. The score you need depends on your visa.
What is the difference between General and General LS?
CELPIP-General tests all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) and is used, among other things, for Permanent Residence. CELPIP-General LS covers only Listening and Speaking and is accepted for Canadian citizenship.
How quickly will I receive my results?
Results are usually available online within 3–4 working days. For IRCC they are valid for 2 years, for Australia 12 months to 3 years depending on the visa.
How do I register?
Registration takes place exclusively via celpip.ca. Choose Eloquia Frankfurt as your test location there, along with an available date.
Where do I sit the test?
On computer on site at our test centre at Kaiserstraße 10, Frankfurt am Main.
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You book the CELPIP via the official platform – choose Eloquia Frankfurt as your test location there.
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