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?
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
Time allotted: 47-55 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 8 | Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving |
| 5 | Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation |
| 6 | Part 3: Listening for Information |
| 5 | Part 4: Listening to a News Item |
| 8 | Part 5: Listening to a Discussion |
| 6 | Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints |
Time allotted: 55-60 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 11 | Part 1: Reading Correspondence |
| 8 | Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram |
| 9 | Part 3: Reading for Information |
| 10 | Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints |
Time allotted: 53-60 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Task 1: Writing an Email |
| 1 | Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions |
Time allotted: 15-20 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 1 | Task 1: Giving Advice |
| 1 | Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience |
| 1 | Task 3: Describing a Scene |
| 1 | Task 4: Making Predictions |
| 1 | Task 5: Comparing and Persuading |
| 1 | Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation |
| 1 | Task 7: Expressing Opinions |
| 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 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.
