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CELPIP Test Format

Comprehensive overview of all test sections

CELPIP General

Complete assessment with four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Takes approximately 3 hours and is designed for immigration and professional designations.

CELPIP General LS

Focused on Listening and Speaking only. Takes about 1 hour and is commonly used for Canadian citizenship applications.

Test Overview

4
Sections
~3h
Duration
75+
Questions
12
Point Scale

Listening Section

Assess your ability to understand spoken English in various contexts

Section 1
Duration
47-55 minutes
Questions
38-39

Task Breakdown:

1
Practice Task (not scored)
2
Listening to Problem Solving
3
Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
4
Listening for Information
5
Listening to a News Item
6
Listening to a Discussion
7
Listening to Viewpoints
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Reading Section

Evaluate your reading comprehension across different text types

Section 2
Duration
55–60 minutes
Questions
38–39

Task Breakdown:

1
Practice Task (not scored)
2
Reading Correspondence
3
Reading to Apply a Diagram
4
Reading for Information
5
Reading for Viewpoints
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Writing Section

Test your written communication skills in practical situations

Section 3
Duration
53–60 minutes
Tasks
2

Task Breakdown:

1
Writing an Email
2
Responding to Survey Questions
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Speaking Section

Demonstrate your spoken English abilities in real-life scenarios

Section 4
Duration
15-20 minutes
Tasks
8

Task Breakdown:

1
Giving Advice
2
Talking about a Personal Experience
3
Describing a Scene
4
Making Predictions
5
Comparing and Persuading
6
Dealing with a Difficult Situation
7
Expressing Opinions
8
Describing an Unusual Situation
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Test Preparation Tips

Time Management

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Practice Regularly

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Know the Format

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