LEARN ABOUT CELPIP GENERAL

What is the CELPIP?

The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a general English language proficiency test.

The CELPIP Test allows test takers to demonstrate their ability to function in English. The test clearly, accurately, and precisely assesses 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 Take CELPIP?

The CELPIP Tests are Canada’s leading general English tests for immigration and professional designation.

Computer-Delivered

Done in just one sitting and includes features such as a personal timer, word counter, and spell-check

Single North American Accent

Easy-to-understand English and vocabulary taken from everyday situations

Quick Online Results

Available online in just 4 to 5 calendar days after the test date

Free Study Materials

Free sample tests, videos, online information sessions, preparation courses, and webinars

CELPIP - General total test time is about 3 hours and is done in one sitting

Listening

Listen to passages and answer questions
47–55 minutes

Reading

Read passages and answer questions
55–60 minutes

Writing

Respond to questions with written answers
53–60 minutes

Speaking

Reply to on-screen prompts verbally
15–20 minutes

CELPIP - General Test Format

The CELPIP – General Test has four components: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

Time allotted: 47-55 minutes

Number of QuestionsComponent Sections
1Practice Task
8Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
5Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
6Part 3: Listening for Information
5Part 4: Listening to a News Item
8Part 5: Listening to a Discussion
6Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints
Note: Test takers will be required to read answer choices in the Listening Test and questions in the Speaking Test.

Time allotted: 55-60 minutes

Number of QuestionsComponent Sections
1Practice Task
11Part 1: Reading Correspondence
8Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram
9Part 3: Reading for Information
10Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints

Time allotted: 53-60 minutes

Number of QuestionsComponent Sections
1Task 1: Writing an Email
1Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions

Time allotted: 15-20 minutes

Number of QuestionsComponent Sections
1Practice Task
1Task 1: Giving Advice
1Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
1Task 3: Describing a Scene
1Task 4: Making Predictions
1Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
1Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
1Task 7: Expressing Opinions
1Task 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 the Listening and Reading Tests 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.

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