CELPIP Test Fee Canada 2026: Current General & General LS Price Guide
By MyCELPIP Editorial Team · Updated August 8, 2026
CELPIP test fees can change, and official CELPIP pages are not always updated at exactly the same time. As of this August 2026 review, CELPIP's current Test Format and Test Overview pages display these Canadian prices:
- CELPIP-General: CAD $295 + applicable taxes
- CELPIP-General LS: CAD $199 + applicable taxes
Before paying: confirm the amount shown in the official CELPIP registration flow. The checkout amount for your test location and date should be treated as the final current price.
See the official CELPIP Test Format page and CELPIP Test Overview for current published information.
Why you may see a different CELPIP price online
Some search results, older articles, and even slower-updating official pages can show an earlier fee. That is why a static article should never be the final authority for a booking payment.
Pricing can also differ by country or test location.
Use this page to understand the fee structure, then verify the exact amount in the official booking process.
CELPIP-General fee
The current Test Format/Overview pages display $295 CAD plus applicable taxes in Canada.
CELPIP-General tests all four skills:
- Listening;
- Reading;
- Writing;
- Speaking.
If you are using CELPIP for Express Entry, IRCC currently specifies CELPIP-General.
CELPIP-General LS fee
The current Test Format/Overview pages display $199 CAD plus applicable taxes in Canada.
General LS tests only:
- Listening;
- Speaking.
It is commonly relevant to Canadian citizenship language proof rather than Express Entry.
See CELPIP General vs General LS before choosing based only on price.
Are taxes included?
The official Canadian prices are displayed as the test fee plus applicable taxes. The final amount depends on the tax applied to the purchase.
Is CELPIP cheaper than IELTS or PTE Core?
Prices can change and can vary by location. Do not choose a language test solely from an old price comparison.
First confirm:
- the exact test version accepted for your purpose;
- the current local price;
- available dates;
- travel cost to the test centre;
- which format gives you the strongest results.
For immigration-focused format comparisons, see CELPIP vs IELTS.
Other possible costs
Depending on your situation and current CELPIP policies, additional costs can arise from services such as:
- re-evaluation;
- transfer or cancellation rules;
- extra score-report services where applicable;
- travel to a test centre;
- preparation materials or courses.
Policies and fees can change, so use the current official CELPIP account/website before purchasing an optional service.
For re-evaluation timing and decision factors, see CELPIP Results Time & Re-Evaluation 2026.
Make the test fee count
Before booking a retake, use a diagnostic to determine whether the next attempt is likely to be different from the previous one.
A useful sequence is:
full mock → identify weakest task → targeted practice → second mock → book when ready.
Use CELPIP mock tests and targeted Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking practice.
Frequently asked questions
How much is CELPIP-General in Canada in August 2026?
The current official Test Format/Overview pages display CAD $295 plus applicable taxes.
How much is CELPIP-General LS?
The current official Test Format/Overview pages display CAD $199 plus applicable taxes.
Why does another page show an older amount?
Published pages can update at different times. Always confirm the live amount in the official registration flow before paying.