CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS Tests
Each component of the CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS Test will be given a CELPIP Level. Below is a chart of each CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS levels and their corresponding description. Since the CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS Test scores have been calibrated against the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) levels, we have included the CLB level equivalencies for your information.
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 |
CELPIP-Academic Test
Each component of the CELPIP-Academic Test will be given a CELPIP Level. Below is a chart of each CELPIP-Academic level and its corresponding description.
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 |