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Information on Taking the CELPIP exam in Ottawa (Gloucester, Cumberland, Vanier & Rockcliffe) and the path for finding a tutor or self-studying Ottawa (Gloucester, Cumberland, Vanier & Rockcliffe).
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TPS - CELPIP Exam Prep in Ottawa East (Gloucester, Cumberland, Vanier & Rockcliffe)
If you live in the eastern Ottawa areas of Gloucester, Cumberland, Vanier and Rockcliffe, studying for CELPIP is possible but taking classes is difficult, since not many centers offer classes. At the same time, the option of taking the CELPIP test, which is already very popular in the west coast of Canada, is becoming a viable option for many prospective PR and Canadian immigrants.
Why CELPIP is Becoming Attractive?
CELPIP is becoming an attractive option for the following reasons.
1. It is cheaper. Both versions (CELPIP General, CELPIP general L&S) are less expensive than IELTS.
2. For many, it seems more professional. It is a longer more comprehensive test that is progressive (each section gets harder).
3. Frustration with IELTS. IELTS tests often see band scores vary from test to test and some students feel dejected that there is no consistency in their scoring so they are eager to take a new test.
4. It fits many test takers that have specific problems such as with spelling or face to face communication
1. It is cheaper. Both versions (CELPIP General, CELPIP general L&S) are less expensive than IELTS.
2. For many, it seems more professional. It is a longer more comprehensive test that is progressive (each section gets harder).
3. Frustration with IELTS. IELTS tests often see band scores vary from test to test and some students feel dejected that there is no consistency in their scoring so they are eager to take a new test.
4. It fits many test takers that have specific problems such as with spelling or face to face communication
Home Tutoring
CELPIP can be comfortably studied in your own home with a program custom made between a tutor and student tailor-made program. Please look through the CELPIP tutor Ottawa East to see what dates and times are available. Tutors can go as far as Cumberland, which means you do not have to go to Ottawa central for classes.
Outside of the Home Tutoring
If you need classes outside of your home, TPS can arrange for private classes at public libraries or community centers. Give us a request and we’ll get things arranged.
Taking Classes
There is just one place that offers a full fledged CELPIP course for 120 hours for an incredible $2200 at GEOS. This may charge as CELPIP becomes a more popular option. There is a speaking preparation course offered by Paragon Testing called the CELPIP Speaking Pro Course for about $25/lesson for a 90 minute talk. It does not provide you with feedback and tends to take up a lot of time explaining the test or advising you in things you already know. It does give some idea of sample responses, and performance standards. Hopefully, in the future, Algonquin College or Ottawa University will start up a CELPIP program authorized by Paragon Testing but for now there is just the one as far as I know. If another does start please do not hesitate to let me know because I always feel tutorials are often facilitated nicely with group classes as long as the program does not stretch for too long.
Self-Study
Self-studying CELPIP is more difficult than other standardized tests but there are resources both on my site and on external sites. If you want to know about the test itself, visit the TPS page of the CELPIP exam for study tips, and a blog that gives you strategies, skills and topics and recent exams. Paragon provides details on its official website that now sells 5 sample tests. Even though they are a bit expensive, they are worthwhile investments since there is not much else to be found.
Test Taking
CELPIP exam locations, times and dates are on the TPS website or you can just browse through the Paragon official website that if you would prefer to go there directly. There is a testing location in Montreal and a number of them in Toronto.