ABOUT CELPIP
CELPIP (General)
CANADIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY INDEX PROGRAM
CELPIP is an English language proficiency evaluating tool to judge the test-takers efficiency in four components: listening, reading, writing and speaking. It provides a valid and reliable measurement of test takers English abilities in a variety of everyday situations, such as communicating with co-workers and superiors in the workplace, understanding newscasts and interpreting and responding to written materials.
KEY FEATURES:-
COMPUTER DELIVERED TEST:-
CELPIP is a computer based test and is conducted in one 3 hours sitting. Since it is done on the computer, it is easy to keep a track of how much time is left for each of the tasks. CELPIP is a quick reliable testing experience.
SCORES:-
Performance in each CELPIP component is determined with CELPIP level ranging from 1 to 12. No parameter is fixed to judge a pass or fail. A Score of 1 to 12 for each section is calculated against the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) levels.
ONLINE RESULTS:-
Results declared in 8 business days
Express Rating- 3-4 business days
REGISTRATION:-
Online Registration—CELPIP.CA
Examination Fees—200 Canadian Dollars
FOUR COMPONENTS OF CELPIP TEST: PARTS AND TIMING
Listening
Time allotted: 47-55 minutes
| No. of Questions | Component sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 8 | Part I : Listening to Problem Solving |
| 5 | Part II : Listening to a daily life conversation |
| 6 | Part III : Listening for information |
| 5 | Part IV: Listening to News item |
| 8 | Part V: Listening to a discussion |
| 6 | Part VI: Listening to viewpoints |
Reading
Time allotted: 55-60 minutes
| No. of Questions | Component sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 11 | Part I: Reading correspondence |
| 8 | Part II: Reading to apply a diagram |
| 9 | Part III: Reading for information |
| 10 | Part IV: Reading for viewpoints |
Writing
Time allotted: 53-60 minutes
| No. of Questions | Component sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Task I: Writing an Email |
| 1 | Task II: Responding to survey questions |
Speaking
Time allotted: 15-20 minutes
| No. of Questions | Component sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 1 | Task I: Giving advice |
| 1 | Task II: Talking about a personal experience |
| 1 | Task III: Describing a scene |
| 1 | Task IV: Making Prediction |
| 1 | Task V: Comparing a persuading |
| 1 | Task VI: Dealing with a difficult situation |
| 1 | Task VII: Expressing opinion |
| 1 | Task VIII: Describing an unusual situation |
INSTRUCTIONS ON TEST DAY:-
- Carry photo identification and test admission ticket.
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the test center.
- Paper and electronic dictionaries are not permitted.
- Test takers will not be able to stop their timers even if they require any break.
