How CELPIP is Scored?
Understanding the comprehensive evaluation system
The CELPIP test is designed to evaluate your English language proficiency comprehensively. Each component (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) is scored based on specific criteria, ensuring a fair and accurate assessment of your abilities.
Listening and Reading Scoring
Objective Scoring
The Listening and 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
Listening Score Chart
Reading Score Chart
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.
Writing Scoring Criteria
Task Achievement
Your ability to respond effectively to the prompt, covering all the required points.
Coherence and Cohesion
How well your ideas are organized and connected, including the logical flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource
The range and accuracy of your vocabulary, including your ability to use appropriate words and phrases.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
The variety and correctness of your grammar, including sentence structure, verb tenses, and punctuation.
Speaking Scoring Criteria
Task Achievement
Your ability to respond appropriately to the questions and prompts.
Coherence and Cohesion
How clearly and logically you present your ideas, including the smoothness of your speech.
Lexical Resource
The range and accuracy of your spoken vocabulary, including the use of idiomatic expressions and phrases.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
The correctness of your grammar, including sentence structure, verb tenses, and pronunciation.
Fluency and Pronunciation
The smoothness of your speech and clarity of pronunciation, including intonation and rhythm.
Score Reporting
Detailed Report
You will receive a detailed score report that breaks down your performance in each section, helping you understand your strengths and areas for improvement.
Re-scoring Option
If you believe your scores do not reflect your true abilities, you can request a re-scoring of the Writing and Speaking sections for an additional fee. The re-scoring results are available within 1 to 2 weeks.
Key Takeaways
Comprehensive Assessment
Each skill is evaluated using multiple criteria for accuracy
Fair Scoring
Automated and human evaluation ensures consistent results
Detailed Feedback
Comprehensive reports help identify improvement areas