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.