Test Format and Scoring

The CELPIP-Academic Test is fully computer-delivered. To complete the test, candidates must know how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

Test Format

Section	Time Allotted	Parts
Listening	30 minutes	Part 1: Matching Statements to Pictures Part 2: Answering Questions Part 3: Identifying Similar Meanings Part 4: Comprehending Dialogues Part 5: Listening to Conversations
Speaking	30 minutes	Part 1: Answering General Questions Part 2: Interpreting Graphic and/or Tabular Materials Part 3: Telephone Role Play, Conversation, and News Item Part 4: Oral Response to a Topic
Academic Reading & Writing	150 minutes	Part 1: Sentence Structure Part 2: English Usage Part 3: Reading Comprehension Part 4: Essay Writing

Total test time allotted is 210 min or 3.5 hours.

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Scoring

CELPIP Proficiency Index Level	CELPIP Levels
Level 5	Effective Proficiency
Level 4H	Adequate Proficiency (High)
Level 4L	Adequate Proficiency (Low)
Level 3H	Developing Proficiency (High)
Level 3L	Developing Proficiency (Low)
Level 2H	Minimal Proficiency (High)
Level 2L	Minimal Proficiency (Low)
Level 1	No Proficiency
Level 0	Did not attempt or insufficient information to assess

 

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