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WHAT IS CELPIP?

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is an English Language evaluation test conducted by Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of the University of British Columbia (UBC), in order to measure listening, reading, writing and speaking skills of the candidates taking the test. The CELPIP test format typically comprises of two kinds of the CELPIP test and both are totally computer based offering the test takers a convenient and reliable testing experience.

  • CELPIP General
  • CELPIP General LS

CELPIP GENERAL

This test assesses the interviewees in all four areas of the test i.e. reading, writing, listening and speaking.

  • This test is considered by the candidates applying for permanent residency in Canada under various categories such as Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Start-up Visa Program as well as Provincial Nominee Programs.
  • CELPIP General Test is also apt for the ones seeking professional designation or employment.
  • It is recognised and approved by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory council and the Real Estate Council of British Columbia.
  • CELPIP General takes nearly 3 hours of time to finish and can be completed in one go without any distinct speaking module test.

CELPIP-GENERAL LS

This test scrutinises the practical speaking and listening aspect and proficiency of the applicants.

  • It is appropriate for the individuals who wish to apply for Canadian Citizenship.
  • CELPIP-General LS is accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
  • The test accounts for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes without any distinct speaking module test.

CELPIP GENERAL TEST FORMAT

*Listening

The listening part of the test takes about 47-55 minutes inclusive of the time needed for going through the instructions. There are 7 tasks in this section.

  • Task 1: Practice Task

  • Task 2: Problem Solving

  • Task 3: Daily Life Conversation

  • Task 4: Listening for Information

  • Task 5: Listening to a News Item

  • Task 6: Listening to Discussion

  • Task 7: Listening to Viewpoints

*Reading

The reading part of the test takes about of 55-60 minutes including the time required to go over the instructions. There are 5 tasks in this section.

  • Task 1: Practice Task

  • Task 2: Reading Correspondence

  • Task 3: Reading to Apply a Diagram

  • Task 4: Reading for Information

  • Task 5: Reading for Viewpoints

*Writing

The writing part of the test takes about 53-60 minutes including the time needed to go through the instructions. There are 2 tasks in this section.

  • Task 1: Writing an e-mail

  • Task 2: Responding to Survey

*Speaking

This part of the test takes about 15-20 minutes along with the time needed to go through the instructions included. There are total 8 tasks in this section.

  • Task 1: Giving advice

  • Task 2: Talking about a personal experience

  • Task 3: Describing a scene

  • Task 4: Making Predictions

  • Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

  • Task 6: Dealing with a difficult situation

  • Task 7: Expressing your opinion

  • Task 8: Describing an unusual situation

FEW IMPORTANT POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE TAKING THE CELPIP EXAM

The order of the CELPIP test format is as follows:

  • Listening

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Speaking

You cannot go back once you move ahead to the next section
You are allowed to take notes with a pen and a paper
You will listen to the audio clips only once
The writing section has a spell-checker as well as a word-counter.
Try to keep your voice to a minimum during the speaking section as there will be other test takers in the same room with you.
Try to keep your voice to a minimum during the speaking section as there will be other test takers in the same room with you.

CELPIP TEST SCORE CALCULATOR

The CEPIP test score calculator perfectly guides you to determine how much you need to score in the each module to achieve the maximum score in the CELPIP Exam.
Listening score

CELPIP level

  • 10-12

  • 9

  • 8

  • 7

  • 6

  • 5

  • 4

  • 3

  • M

 listening score/38

  •   35-38

  •   33-35

  •   30-33

  •   27-31

  •   22-28

  •   17-23

  •   11-18

  •   07-12

  •   00-07

Reading score

CELPIP level

  • 10-12

  • 9

  • 8

  • 7

  • 6

  • 5

  • 4

  • 3

  • M

Reading score/38

  •   33-38

  •   31-33

  •   28-31

  •   24-28

  •   19-25

  •   15-20

  •   10-16

  •   08-11

  •   00-07

Writing score

Scoring parameters

  • Cohesion/Coherence 

  • Lexical Resource

  • Readability/Legibility 

  • Task Achievement   

 Features

  • Number of ideas

  • Quality of ideas

  •  Well organisation of the ideas

  • Appropriate use of example to support the ideas

  • Vocabulary choice

  • Proper application of phrases and words

  • Accuracy and Precision

  •  Correct Format and paragraphing

  •  Use of connectors

  • Smooth transition

  • Grammar, spelling and punctuation

  •  Word count

  • Tonality

  • Relevance

  • Completeness

Speaking Score
Scoring Parameters

  • Coherence/Cohesion

  • Vocabulary

  • Listenability

  • Task fulfilment

Features

  • Number of ideas

  •  Quality of ideas

  • Proper organisation 

  • Use of examples

  • Choice of words

  • Wide range of words and phrases

  • Intonation and pronunciation 

  • Grammar and sentence formation

  •  Variety of sentence usage

  •  Relevance

  • Tone

  • Length

  •  Completeness

HOW MUCH DOES THE CELPIP TEST COST

The exam fee for CELPIP is CAD$340 i.e. 340 Canadian dollar in Dubai. However, the test fee for India hasn’t been announced by the testing authority yet but we presume it to be somewhere around INR 12,000. Do keep an eye on the official test website for latest updates regarding fees.