Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program, is an English language assessment tool which measures listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.CELPIP-General is suitable for people who need proof of English-language skills when applying for permanent resident status in Canada.CELPIP-General LS is suitable for people who need proof of listening and speaking proficiency for Canadian citizenship. Test Format CELPIP-General The test is completely computer-delivered, and consists of four sections: listening, reading, and writing and speaking. The Listening component is composed of eight parts, but only seven parts will be given during the test. The test taker will not be informed which part is to be omitted. The unscored items in the Reading and Listening section are used for test development. These unscored items can be found anywhere within the component and the test taker will not know which items will be unscored. The total length of all four sections is 180 minutes.