CELPIP in Dubai and the UAE: how to prepare while you work
By Michael Ukwuma
CELPIP is offered in Dubai, so you can sit the test in the UAE instead of travelling to Canada. Here is how to prepare in the UAE with a free placement test, a daily plan and realistic practice.
CELPIP is offered in Dubai, so you can sit the test in the UAE instead of travelling to Canada.
Many people preparing for Canada from the UAE are skilled professionals from Nigeria, India, Pakistan, the Philippines and Kenya, working long weeks while they save for the move. Your time is the scarcest thing you have, so your preparation has to be short, daily and focused.
Start with your level
Before you book, find out where you stand in all four skills. The free Maple Path placement test takes about 25 minutes and gives you an estimated level in Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking, plus a daily study plan built around your test date.
A routine that fits a working week
- Weekdays: one timed Reading or Listening set, about 10 minutes, and one Writing or Speaking task every second day.
- Weekends: one full timed mock exam, or one mock section if time is short.
- Every week: check your progress page. When your practice levels hold at your target for two mocks in a row, you are ready to book.
My advice. Practise on a laptop if you can, at least for the mock exams. CELPIP is taken on a computer, and typing speed matters in Writing.
Free live classes
The free live classes run on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 9 pm Nigerian time, which is midnight to 1 am in the UAE. The join link is posted on Telegram before each class.
Booking the test
Book through the official CELPIP website, which lists current test centres, dates and fees. Book once your practice levels are steady at your target, not before.
Key points
- CELPIP is offered in Dubai, so you can sit the test in the UAE instead of travelling to Canada.
- Take the free placement test first, then follow a short daily routine.
- Book the real test when your practice levels hold at your target.