CELPIP NOW IN INDIA
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is an English language proficiency test accepted by Canadian government for immigration purposes. The CELPIP-General Test has four components: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking and the total test time is about 3 hours.
The test is now available in India and can be given in the city of Chandigarh. The fees for the test is C$ 200.
The CELPIP Test is fully computer delivered, providing test takers the opportunity to complete all test components in one test sitting, with no additional appointments or interviews. 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.
The results of the CELPIP Test are available online in eight business days. Test takers can choose Express Rating so that scores are available online in just three business days.
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 the CELPIP-General Test is about 3 hours.
The total test time for the CELPIP-General LS Test is about 1 hour and 10 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. Computerized tests offer test takers a quick and reliable testing experience.
LISTENING
Time allotted: 47-55 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|
| 1 | Practice Task |
| 8 | Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving |
| 5 | Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation |
| 6 | Part 3: Listening for Information |
| 5 | Part 4: Listening to a News Item |
| 8 | Part 5: Listening to a Discussion |
| 6 | Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints |
READING
Time allotted: 55-60 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: 53-60 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|
| 1 | Task 1: Writing an Email |
| 1 | Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions |
SPEAKING
Time allotted: 15-20 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 |