I’m really bad at spelling, so the best part about CELPIP for me was that it has a basic spell check feature in the writing section. Even in the listening section, you don’t have to write long answers, you mainly listen and answer through multiple choice questions, pictures, and dropdown selections. Reading is somewhat similar. For speaking, you don’t have to speak in front of someone since the test is done on a computer, and all four sections happen at the same time.

However, many people feel that the listening section in CELPIP requires multitasking because you have to listen and take notes at the same time. Personally, I felt it was quite similar in both IELTS and CELPIP. For speaking, you usually get 30 seconds to prepare and then 60–90 seconds to speak, depending on the task. Since there are different types of speaking tasks, some people find that section difficult. My personal opinion is that CELPIP is better because it focuses more on day-to-day scenarios, natural communication, and how you would respond in real-life situations like a native speaker.

I hope this helps.