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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

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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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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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Preparing for CELPIP
To help each you prepare for your CELPIP test, we’ve created over 10 hours of free online webinars, as well as free
practice tests, and created a learning path to help you identify which test components to focus on. For more
information about our learning path, and to see our checklist, visit celpip.ca

CELPIP Path to Success

GETTING
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CELPIP: Get the Facts Online Sample Test

CELPIP Speaking Pro

5 9+
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Study Materials rest!

Visit celpip.ca/path to register for an online course or view recordings of each session.
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CELPIP Preparation
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There are many ways to prepare for the CELPIP Tests. Chart your own path to success!
Learning about the test

Available Webinar:

CELPIP: Get The Facts CELPIP Focus

This webinar is offered live every These CELPIP textbooks offer an
week, and as a recorded session overview of the component of the
on our YouTube channel. CELPIP tests, along with practice
questions, activities, and more.
Additional Materials:
CELPIP Practice Tests CELPIP Study Guides
These free practice tests are These study guides provide
available on our website and will detailed explanations of scoring,
help you determine which test test components, timing, sample
components you most need to questions with guided
prepare for. explanations, and more.

Preparing for the test

Available Webinars:

Speaking Pro Writing Pro: Target 9+

This webinar is offered live every month, and as This webinar is designed to help you
a recorded session on our YouTube channel. achieve a writing score of 9 and higher.

5 Speaking Pro: Target 5 Speaking Pro: Target 9+

This webinar is designed to help you achieve
9+ This webinar is designed to help you
a speaking score of 5. achieve a speaking score of 9 and higher.

Additional Materials:

Study Tips from CELPIP Experts CELPIP Accelerate

These free study tips cover each component of This online learning program provides test
the CELPIP test, and provide helpful strategies. takers with interactive quizzes, videos, and
more to help them prepare for the CELPIP Test.

CELPIP Preparation Program CELPIP Practice and Analysis

Offered by our partner test centres, the CELPIP This online learning program provides in-depth
Preparation Program is a class-based course analyses and practice for each of the task
that gives test takers the most in-depth types used in the CELPIP Test.
instruction on preparing for the CELPIP Test.

Visit celpip.ca to view the complete list of available free and paid study materials

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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

Follow @CELPIPTest on social media

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