CELPIP

IELTS

Computer-based 8-time tasks

IELTS is held with an IELTS Speaking examiner

  It is held in a room with other candidates

Held in a quiet and private room

Strictly timed with clock tickling

No Timer

  Questions are more descriptive

More of everyday life questions

Speaking task in 15-20 min

Speaking task in 11-14 min

  Robot-type questioning with a clock tickling

More natural to attempt the test

For the CELPIP writing task, the minimum word count is 150

For the IELTS writing task, the minimum word count is 250

CELPIP gives you 25 minutes to complete a writing task

IELTS gives you 60 minutes, and you have to plan accordingly