The CELPIP Test is available in two versions: the CELPIP – General Test and the CELPIP – General LS Test.
The CELPIP- General Test has four components – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, - and the CELPIP-General LS Test has two components – Listening and Speaking.
The total test time for CELPIP-General Test is about 3 hours.
The total test time for CELPIP-General LS Test is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The CELPIP test is fully computer delivered, providing test takers the opportunity to complete all test components in one sitting with no additional appointments, interviews, or test sittings, required. CELPIP test takers use a computer mouse and keyboard to complete Reading and Writing components of the test, and a computer microphone and headset to complete the Listening and Speaking components of the test. Computerized tests offer test takers a quick and reliable testing experience.
LISTENING
Time allotted: 47 to 55 minutes
| NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | COMPONENT SECTIONS |
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 8 | Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving |
| 5 | Part 2: Listening to Daily Life Conversation |
| 6 | Part 3: Listening for Information |
| 5 | Part 4: Listening to News Item |
| 8 | Part 5: Listening to a Discussion |
| 6 | Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints |
READING
Time allotted: 55 to 6o minutes
| NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | COMPONENT SECTIONS |
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 11 | Part 1: Reading Correspondence |
| 8 | Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram |
| 9 | Part 3: Reading for Information |
| 10 | Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints |
WRITING
Time allotted: 53 to 60 minutes
| NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | COMPONENT SECTIONS |
| 1 | Task 1: Writing an Email |
| 1 | Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions |
SPEAKING
Time allotted: 15 to 20 minutes
| NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | COMPONENT SECTIONS |
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 1 | Task 1: Giving Advice |
| 1 | Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience |
| 1 | Task 3: Describing a Scene |
| 1 | Task 4: Making Predictions |
| 1 | Task 5: Comparing and Persuading |
| 1 | Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation |
| 1 | Task 7: Expressing Opinions |
| 1 | Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation |
Reference: https://www.celpip.ca/test-format/
