Know It All About CELPIP Test

 

CELPIP

CELPIP i.e. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index program, as the name suggests, is a test accepted in Canada. As with the test of any language, CELPIP- general has four parts; Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. This test is for those who are seeking PR i.e. permanent residency in Canada. This is IRCC approved test for PR status.
This is around 3 hours long test and does not include any separate speaking session. This, too, like PTE-A, is a computer delivered test and has certain features like personal timer, word counter and spell check. The result of this test is delivered within 5 days of taking the test. This test is assessed as per CLB level where a CLB level of 12 shows the highest proficiency whereas M shows minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess. In listening module of CELPIP there are 6 parts including a number of questions. The candidate has to listen to variety of scenarios like listening for problem solving, to daily life conversations, for seeking or giving information, to a news item, to a discussion and to viewpoints. 

It takes 47-55 minutes to complete this section. The reading part takes 55-60 minutes and includes a number of questions based on reading comprehension, reading to apply on a diagram, reading for information and reading for viewpoints. 

The writing test has 2 components; one is writing an email on a given topic and the other is responding to survey questions. It takes another 53-60 minutes to complete this section.

The last section is speaking which takes 15-20 minutes in total. It has questions related to the topics of giving advice, talking about a personal experience, describing a scene, making predictions, comparing and persuading, dealing with a difficult situation, expressing opinions and describing an unusual situation.

Since this test comprises of variety of tasks, we at Lingua Franca work on each and every test item repetitively until the student themselves feel sure to have learnt enough about the nuances to get the maximum scores in the final test.