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CELPIP – English Proficiency test
The CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) is a test that measures a candidate’s English abilities for a variety of routine conversations. The CELPIP- English Proficiency test has two versions:
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The CELPIP highlights:
- The CELPIP is a fully computer delivered test.
- The complete test is taken in a single sitting.
- The CELPIP assesses an individual’s Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking abilities in English.
- The CELPIP is accepted by a number of immigration, professional and academic organizations.
- The CELPIP results are available online in 8 business days. The scores can be made available in 3 business days by selecting Express Rating.
- The fee for the CELPIP- General is approximately CAD $280 (fee varies by location) and for the CELPIP- General LS is approximately CAD $ 195 (fee varies by location).
DESCRIPTION OF CELPIP LEVELS
For each section of the CELPIP-General Test and the CELPIP-General LS Test, a candidate gets a CELPIP level.
The Listening and the Reading scores are automatically evaluated by a computer whereas the Speaking and the Writing scores are given after evaluation by the trained evaluators.
The CELPIP level can also be described as a CLB level and the following tables describe them.
| CELPIP Level | CELPIP Descriptor | CLB Level |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 12 |
| 11 | Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 11 |
| 10 | Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 10 |
| 9 | Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 9 |
| 8 | Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 8 |
| 7 | Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 7 |
| 6 | Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 6 |
| 5 | Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 5 |
| 4 | Adequate proficiency for daily life activities | 4 |
| 3 | Some proficiency in limited contexts | 3 |
| M | Minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess | 0, 1, 2 |
| NA | Did not attempt this test | / |
SPEAKING
Categories |
Factors |
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| 1. Content/Coherence |
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| 2. Vocabulary |
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| 3. Listenability |
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| 4. Task Fulfillment |
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WRITING
| Categories | Factors |
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| 1. Content/Coherence |
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| 2. Vocabulary |
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| 3. Readability |
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| 4. Task Fulfillment |
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| Categories | Factors |
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| 1. Content/Coherence | · Number of ideas |
| · Quality of ideas | |
| · Organization of ideas | |
| · Examples and supporting details | |
| 2. Vocabulary | · Word choice |
| · Suitable use of words and phrases | |
| · Range of words and phrases | |
| · Precision and accuracy | |
| 3. Readability | · Format and paragraphing |
| · Connectors and transitions | |
| · Grammar and sentence structure | |
| · Spelling and punctuation | |
| 4. Task Fulfillment | · Relevance |
| · Completeness | |
| · Tone | |
| · Word count | |
Listening Score Levels
| CELPIP Level | Listening Score /38 |
|---|---|
| 10-12 | 35-38 |
| 9 | 33-35 |
| 8 | 30-33 |
| 7 | 27-31 |
| 6 | 22-28 |
| 5 | 17-23 |
| 4 | 11-18 |
| 3 | 7-12 |
| M | 0-7 |
Reading Score Levels
| CELPIP Level | Reading Score /38 |
|---|---|
| 10-12 | 33-38 |
| 9 | 31-33 |
| 8 | 28-31 |
| 7 | 24-28 |
| 6 | 19-25 |
| 5 | 15-20 |
| 4 | 10-16 |
| 3 | 8-11 |
| M | 0-7 |
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