CELPIP Preparation Course

CELPIP is Canada’s leading general English language proficiency test for permanent residency, citizenship, and professional designation.

CELPIP - General total test time is about 3 hours and is done in one sitting

Listening (47–55 minutes)

Listening (47–55 minutes)

Listen to passages and answer questions.
Reading (55-60 Mintues)

Reading (55-60 Mintues)

Read passages and answer questions.
Speaking (15–20 Minutes)

Speaking (15–20 Minutes)

Reply to on-screen prompts verbally.
Writing (53–60 Minutes)

Writing (53–60 Minutes)

Respond to questions with written answers.

CELPIP - General LS total test time is about 1h10m and is done in one sitting

Listening (47–55 minutes)

Listening (47–55 minutes)

Listen to passages and answer questions.
Speaking (15-20 Mintues)

Speaking (15-20 Mintues)

Reply to on-screen prompts verbally.
Test Level Descriptor
CELPIP Level
CLB Level
Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts
12
12
Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts
11
11
Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts
10
10
Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts
9
9
Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts
8
8
Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts
7
7
Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts
6
6
Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts
5
5
Adequate proficiency for daily life activities
4
4
Some proficiency in limited contexts
3
3
Limited ability in contexts related to immediate needs
Insufficient information to assess
Insufficient information to assess
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Not Administered: test taker did not receive this test component
NA
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