CELPIP
Canada’s leading English language test
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is an English language proficiency test designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent resident status in Canada and Canadian citizenship.
The test provides a valid and reliable measurement of a test taker’s English abilities in a variety of everyday situations, such as communicating with co-workers and superiors in the workplace, interacting with friends, understanding newscasts, and interpreting and responding to written materials.
WHY CHOOSE CELPIP?
WE USE CANADIAN ENGLISH AND ACCENTS
The CELPIP Test is a Canadian Test and incorporates Canadian English and accents. Individuals wishing to immigrate and adapt to life in Canada will benefit from using the English that they hear and use in their day-to-day activities. Test takers who have been immersing themselves into Canadian culture will better understand and relate to the Canadian English and accents used in the CELPIP Test.
COMPUTER-DELIVERED TESTS
The CELPIP Test is fully computer delivered, providing test takers the opportunity to complete all test components in one test sitting, with no additional appointments or interviews. CELPIP test takers use a computer mouse and keyboard to complete Reading and Writing components of the test, and a computer microphone and headset to complete the Listening and Speaking components of the test. Computerized tests offer test takers a quick and reliable testing experience.
QUICK ONLINE RESULTS
The results of the CELPIP Test are available online in eight business days. Test takers can also choose to add Express Rating so that scores are available online in just three business days.
TEST FORMAT:
There are two versions of the CELPIP Test: the CELPIP-General Test and the CELPIP-General LS Test. The CELPIP-General Test assesses functional Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking skills, and is accepted by IRCC as proof of English language proficiency for permanent residency in Canada. Other organizations that accept the CELPIP-General Test include the Real Estate Council of British Columbia and Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. The CELPIP-General LS Test assesses functional Listening and Speaking proficiency, and is accepted by IRCC as proof of English language proficiency for Canadian citizenship.
The total test time for the CELPIP-General Test is about 3 hours.
The total test time for the CELPIP-General LS Test is about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
The CELPIP Test is fully computer delivered, providing test takers the opportunity to complete all test components in one sitting with no additional appointments, interviews, or test sittings required. CELPIP Test Takers use a computer mouse and keyboard to complete Reading and Writing components of the test, and a computer microphone and headset to complete the Listening and Speaking components. Computerized tests offer test takers a quick and reliable testing experience.
LISTENING
Time allotted: 47-55 minutes
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NUMBER OF QUESTIONS |
COMPONENT SECTIONS |
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1 |
Practice Task |
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8 |
Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving |
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5 |
Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation |
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6 |
Part 3: Listening for Information |
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5 |
Part 4: Listening to a News Item |
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8 |
Part 5: Listening to a Discussion |
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6 |
Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints |
READING
Time allotted: 55-60 minutes
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NUMBER OF QUESTIONS |
COMPONENT SECTIONS |
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1 |
Practice Task |
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11 |
Part 1: Reading Correspondence |
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8 |
Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram |
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9 |
Part 3: Reading for Information |
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10 |
Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints |
WRITING
Time allotted: 53-60 minutes
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NUMBER OF QUESTIONS |
COMPONENT SECTIONS |
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1 |
Task 1: Writing an Email |
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1 |
Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions |
SPEAKING
Time allotted: 15-20 minutes
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NUMBER OF QUESTIONS |
COMPONENT SECTIONS |
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1 |
Practice Task |
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1 |
Task 1: Giving Advice |
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1 |
Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience |
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1 |
Task 3: Describing a Scene |
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1 |
Task 4: Making Predictions |
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1 |
Task 5: Comparing and Persuading |
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1 |
Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation |
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1 |
Task 7: Expressing Opinions |
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1 |
Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation |
*Unscored Items: The Listening and Reading Tests contain unscored items used for test development. These unscored items can be found anywhere within each test and will have the same format as the scored items. You will not be able to tell scored items from unscored items, so apply your best effort to the entire test.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCORES
Each component of the CELPIP-General Test and the CELPIP-General LS Test is given a CELPIP level. Below is a chart of each CELPIP level and its corresponding description. Since the CELPIP test scores have been calibrated against the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, we have included the CLB level equivalencies for your information.
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CELPIP LEVEL |
CELPIP DESCRIPTOR |
CLB LEVEL |
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12 |
Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
12 |
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11 |
Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
11 |
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10 |
Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
10 |
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9 |
Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
9 |
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8 |
Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
8 |
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7 |
Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
7 |
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6 |
Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
6 |
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5 |
Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts |
5 |
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4 |
Adequate proficiency for daily life activities |
4 |
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3 |
Some proficiency in limited contexts |
3 |
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M |
Minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess |
0, 1, 2 |
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NA |
Not Administered: test taker did not receive this test component |
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The computer automatically scores the Listening and Reading Tests. Responses to the Writing and Speaking tests are scored by trained and experienced CELPIP Raters.
Key Test Components
Below is a comparison table of the key components of the tests:
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Score breakdown |
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Listening |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Speaking |
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Details |
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Price
CELPIP exam price is less than IELTS. The cost of CELPIP-General test is Rs. 10845.
FAQ
FAQs
What is the connection between CELPIP and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)?
The CELPIP Test is designated
Ms. Jayashree Menon (President)
B-1/8, IIIrd floor Apsara Arcade,
(Adj. to Karol Bagh Metro
Station pillar no 103,104).
New Delhi-110005
91-9773975511 , 9999692636
011- 45604259
infobltcdelhi@yahoo.com
