CELPIP Reading Practice Test
Master CELPIP reading with comprehensive practice tests and reading comprehension strategies. Perfect your reading skills for Canadian immigration success.
About the CELPIP Reading Test
The CELPIP Reading Test is a vital part of the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) and a key requirement for Canadian immigration, permanent residency, and citizenship applications. This test evaluates your ability to understand and interpret written English used in real-life Canadian contexts.
The reading section measures essential skills such as identifying main ideas, understanding key details, and interpreting information from emails, articles, diagrams, and opinion-based texts. With focused CELPIP Reading practice, test takers can improve reading comprehension, increase reading speed, and work confidently toward achieving CLB 7+ or CLB 9+ scores.
Whether your goal is to meet CELPIP language requirements for immigration or to achieve a high CELPIP score, structured preparation makes a real difference. Practicing with realistic CELPIP Reading mock tests, exam-style questions, and clear answer explanations helps you build strong skills, boost confidence, and perform successfully on test day.
Duration
60 minutes total
Number of Parts
4 distinct reading tasks
Question Types
Complete the sentence, Select the correct inference,
Identify the main idea or purpose, Interpret tone or attitude,
Vocabulary in context, Compare viewpoints or opinions,
Locate specific information
Skills Assessed
Pro Tip for Success
To maximize your CELPIP reading score, practice active reading strategies: skim for main ideas first, scan for specific keywords, and carefully read all instructions before answering. Use official CELPIP reading practice tests regularly to build familiarity with the format and improve your time management.
Reading Specific Preparation Strategies
Understand the Test Format
Familiarize yourself with the structure of each test section (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking). Knowing what to expect will help you manage your time effectively during the test.
Reading Section
Skim through the passage first to get the gist, then read it carefully to answer the questions. Develop effective scanning techniques.
Reading Scoring
Objective Scoring
The Reading sections are scored automatically by the computer. Your score is based on the number of correct answers, which are then converted into the CELPIP scale.
Item Difficulty
The test includes a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions, and your score reflects the difficulty level of the questions you answered correctly.
Score Reference Charts
Reading Score Chart
| CELPIP Level | Reading Score / 38 |
|---|---|
| 10–12 | 33–38 |
| 9 | 31–33 |
| 8 | 28–31 |
| 7 | 24–28 |
| 6 | 19–25 |
| 5 | 15–20 |
| 4 | 10–16 |
| 3 | 8–11 |
| M | 0–7 |
Disclaimer
This example chart shows how scores in the Listening Test and Reading Test approximately correspond to CELPIP Levels. Since questions may have different levels of difficulty and may therefore be equated differently, the raw score required for a certain level may vary slightly from one test to another.
Task 1In this part, you will read two pieces of correspondence, typically in the form of letters or emails, and answer 11 multiple-choice questions. The first letter will contain general topics, such as a holiday or family event, and you’ll need to answer six questions based on it. The second letter is a response to the first one, followed by five questions.
11 (6 for the first letter, 5 for the response)
Skim the letters, find key points, and look for paraphrased information.
Task 2In this task, you’ll see a diagram or graphic along with an email that responds to it. You need to refer to the diagram to fill in blanks in the email and answer multiple-choice questions. This task tests your ability to understand connections between visual data and written text.
8 (5 fill-in-the-blanks, 3 multiple choice)
Analyze the diagram, relate it to the email, and use the dropdown options to fill in the blanks.
Task 3Here, you will read an informational text divided into four paragraphs. Your task is to match nine statements with the correct paragraphs. Some statements may not be supported by any paragraph, so the option 'Not Given' is also available. This task assesses your ability to extract specific information and understand the main ideas.
9 (matching statements to paragraphs)
Skim paragraphs for main topics, scan for keywords, and identify paraphrased information.
Task 4This section involves reading an opinion article from a website, followed by a reader’s comment on the article. You’ll answer five multiple-choice questions about the article, and then five questions based on the reader’s comment, where you will fill in the blanks with the best possible options. This task evaluates your ability to understand different perspectives and distinguish between fact and opinion.
10 (5 for the article, 5 for the comment)
Identify different viewpoints, skim for key ideas and names, and recognize paraphrased information.