The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) Test

The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a computer-delivered test for English language proficiency, primarily used for Canadian immigration purposes. This review begins by contextualizing the test’s use as an immigration gatekeeping instrument, followed by an overview of its underlying construct and the four test components: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. We then appraise the test in terms of its accessibility, reliability, validity, authenticity, and impact. While we appreciate the “Canadian-ness” of the test, the user-friendly computer-based test delivery, and the accessible approach to sharing scoring criteria, we also identify several shortcomings regarding transparency in scoring, attention to interactional competence, and attention to research on test impact. We close with a brief commentary on the use of such tests for selecting and controlling immigrants.

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The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) Test

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