CELPIP - 2025
Test Format :
Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
Duration :
3 Hours (Approximately)
Mode :
Computer Delivered
Last updated - 5 April '24
CELPIP Overview
CELPIP, Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program, is a general English language proficiency test. The CELPIP exam allows test takers to demonstrate their ability to function in English.
Types Of CELPIP Exam
There are two types of CELPIP test.
CELPIP (General LS)
- Only available for people residing in Canada and USA.
CELPIP (General)
- For people residing in other parts of the world. The CELPIP (General) test measures all English Language skills , including Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It is fully computer delivered, providing test takers the opportunity to complete all test components in one sitting with no additional appointments, interviews, or test sittings required.
- It is fully computer delivered, providing test takers the opportunity to complete all test components in one sitting with no additional appointments, interviews, or test sittings required.
CELPIP Pattern
Sections
Questions
Time
Listening
38 questions
47-55 minutes
Reading
38 questions
55-60 minutes
Writing
2 tasks
55-60 minutes
Speaking
8 tasks
15-20 minutes
The timings shown are variable. The test will last for about 3 hours
CELPIP Syllabus
Listening :
- It has 1 unscored task and 6 scored parts (38 questions). There are 4 conversations and 2 monologues. All audios clips are played once only. All questions are multiple choices, with 4 options and 1 correct answer.
Reading :
- The Reading section consists of 4 scored parts (38 questions). For each Reading part, you need to read the texts and answer the questions. All questions are multiple choices, with 4 options and 1 correct answer.
Writing :
- It comprises of 2 tasks. Task 1 presents email prompt. In Task 2, students have to respond to a survey questions.
Speaking :
- The Speaking section consists of 1 unscored task and 8 scored parts. Each parts has 1 task. The tasks are based on giving advice, talking about a personal experience, describing a scene, making a prediction, comparing and persuading, dealing with a difficult situation, expressing opinion, and descrining an unusual situation.
CELPIP Scoring
CELPIP is graded on a scale of 1 – 12, known as Band Scale.7+ is a good score.
CAEL Score
Descriptor
12
Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts
11
Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts
10
Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts
9
Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts
8
Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts
7
Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts
6
Developing effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts
5
Aquiring effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts
4
Adequate proficiency for daily life activities
3
Some proficiency in limited contexts
2
Limited ability in contexts related to immediate needs
1
Insufficient information to assess
CELPIP Dates
Test dates are available on Friday, Saturday, Sunday every month.
CELPIP Training
Salient Features of CAEL training @Global Edu Mentors
- Intensive Online training for 30 Hrs.
- The CELPIP preparation course will be taught by experienced faculties.
- The Zoom application will be used for the CELPIP online coaching.
- Assignments on every module through Google Classrooms.
- Online Tutors to give you detailed feedback on your assessment tasks
- The CELPIP coaching will include test tips and study strategies in all modules
- Availability of Weekdays (Tuesday to Friday, 2 hours per day) and Weekend
- Batches (Saturday and Sunday, 2 hours per day) under Regular Mode
- The CELPIP training has different Batches with flexible timings
- Facility of shifting to any of our CELPIP training center throughout India
Miscellaneous Details
- Score Validity: 2years
- Registration Mode: Online
- Mode of payment: Credit
- Nature of Test: Computer based
- Official Website: www.celpip.ca
- Test Administration Frequency: Every weekend (After 30 days from 1st attempt)
Fees
- General Test Fee: C$280 + taxes
- Rescheduling Fee: C$50
- Extra Score Reporting: C$20
