CELPIP Test Overview
CELPIP is a fully computer-delivered English language proficiency test. Understand the complete test structure, timing, scoring and assessment before you begin your preparation.
Know the test before you practise.
CELPIP Test Types
Understand the difference between CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS.
CELPIP-General
Assesses all four English language skills:
CELPIP-General LS
Assesses two English language skills:
CELPIP-General Test Format
Review the approximate time, parts and tasks included in each skill.
Listening
Listening to Problem Solving 8 questions
Listening to a Daily Life Conversation 5 questions
Listening for Information 6 questions
Listening to a News Item 5 questions
Listening to a Discussion 8 questions
Listening to Viewpoints 6 questions
Reading
Reading Correspondence 11 questions
Reading to Apply a Diagram 8 questions
Reading for Information 9 questions
Reading for Viewpoints 10 questions
Writing
Writing an Email Task 1
Responding to Survey Questions Task 2
Speaking
CELPIP Score Guide
Approximate Listening and Reading score ranges by CELPIP level.
Approximate Score Chart
Listening score out of 38
Approximate Score Chart
Reading score out of 38
How Is CELPIP Writing Assessed?
Writing is assessed in four areas.
Content & Coherence
Relevant and developed ideas • Supporting details • Clear organization
Vocabulary
Range • Appropriate word choice • Precision and accuracy
Readability
Paragraphing • Grammar • Sentence structure • Connectors • Spelling and punctuation
Task Fulfillment
Completing the task • Relevant information • Appropriate tone • Following task requirements
How Is CELPIP Speaking Assessed?
Speaking is assessed in four areas.
Content & Coherence
Relevant and developed ideas • Supporting details • Clear organization
Vocabulary
Range • Appropriate word choice • Natural and precise language
Listenability
Fluency • Pronunciation • Rhythm and intonation • Grammar and sentence structure
Task Fulfillment
Answering the question • Completing the task • Appropriate tone • Suitable response
Choose Your CELPIP Practice
Select a skill below and continue to your practice materials.
For additional details, refer to the official CELPIP website.