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How to Register for the
CELPIP Test Online
Registering for CELPIP online is fast and easy:

1
Create a CELPIP Account
Visit celpip.ca and click on the “Sign In” link at the top of the page. This will take test
takers to the account page, where they can create a CELPIP account.

2
Sign into a CELPIP Account
After creating a new CELPIP account or signing into an existing account, test takers
can register for a test.

3
Register for CELPIP
During registration test takers select the country, region, and city in which they will take
the CELPIP Test. After reviewing the available test dates, test takers can register for a
convenient test centre and testing date.

4
Choose the identification to bring
Test takers can choose the type of personal identification that they will provide on test
day from a list of acceptable identification choices.

5
Confirm information and payment option
Test takers can pay via credit card online, or submit a paper test registration form
through the mail with an alternative form of payment.

6
Receive Test Confirmation Email
Once payment has been processed, test takers will receive their test confirmation
email, which will detail when and where they will take the CELPIP Test. This must be
taken, along with identification, to their CELPIP Test sitting.

For test takers that need to cancel or reschedule their test sitting, review the transfer
and cancellation policy here: celpip.ca/transfer-cancellation-retake-policies

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CELPIP Band Scores
Each component of the CELPIP-General Test and the CELPIP-General LS Test is given a CELPIP level. Below is a chart
of each CELPIP level and its corresponding description. Since the CELPIP test scores have been calibrated against the
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, we have included the CLB level equivalencies for your
information.

CELPIP Score CLB Level CELPIP Score Descriptor

12 12 Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts

11 11 Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts

10 10 Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community

contexts

9 9 Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts

8 8 Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts

7 7 Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts

6 6 Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts

5 5 Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts

4 4 Adequate proficiency for daily life activities

3 3 Some proficiency in limited contexts

M 0, 1, 2 Minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess

NA / Not Administered: test taker did not receive this test component

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CELPIP Components
Speaking Listening

Number of Component Sections Number of Component Sections

Questions Questions
1 Practice Task 1 Practice Task

1 Task 1: Giving Advice 8 Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

1 Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience 5 Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

1 Task 3: Describing a Scene 6 Part 3: Listening for Information

1 Task 4: Making Predictions 5 Part 4: Listening to a News Item

1 Task 5: Comparing and Persuading 8 Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

1 Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation 6 Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints

1 Task 7: Expressing Opinions

1 Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

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8 Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram

9 Part 3: Reading for Information

10 Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints

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CELPIP Study Plans
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Workbooks
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Contact Us
Visit celpip.ca to learn more about Canada’s leading English proficiency test for immigration, citizenship, and
professional certification. For customer service enquiries, contact:

Email: info@celpip.ca

Phone (Vancouver Office): 1-(778) 327-6854

Phone (Toronto Office): 1-(647) 793-8279

Toll-free (within North America): 1-800-958-5186

Fax: 1-(604) 253-1287

Follow @CELPIPTest on social media

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