Organisations
Recognition register
Organisations that accept CELP results, and how an organisation joins them.
What recognition means
A recognising organisation accepts a CELP Test Report Form as evidence of English proficiency for its own purposes, at a band it sets itself. Recognition does not mean the organisation endorses CELP, and it does not oblige it to accept every band.
Setting a requirement
Most organisations set a requirement as an overall band, sometimes with a minimum in individual sections. A programme with heavy written assessment might reasonably ask for an overall 6.5 with no section below 6.
| Typical purpose | Common requirement |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate study | Overall 6.0, no section below 5.5 |
| Postgraduate study | Overall 6.5, no section below 6.0 |
| General employment | Overall 5.5 |
| Client-facing or safety-critical roles | Overall 6.5 with Speaking at 6.5 |
These are illustrative, not prescribed. The right requirement is the one your own programme or role actually needs.
Joining the register
Write to support@celptest.org with your organisation's legal name, the purpose for which results will be used and the requirement you intend to set. We confirm the entry before it appears.
Verifying a result
Recognising organisations verify a Test Report Form using the verification number printed on it. Verification returns the bands and the test date only, and needs no account or login.
Last updated 23 August 2026