CELPIP: Test format, timing and scoring

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1. How can you pay when registering for CELPIP, according to the guidebook?

   1. Only by bank transfer
   2. Only after the test
   3. Only in cash at the test centre on the day
   4. By credit card online, or by mail

2. How many tasks are in the CELPIP Speaking component?

   1. Twelve
   2. Two
   3. Eight
   4. Six

3. Which skills does the CELPIP-General LS Test assess?

   1. Listening and Reading
   2. Reading and Writing
   3. Listening and Speaking
   4. Speaking and Writing

4. How many parts are in the CELPIP Reading component?

   1. Three
   2. Four
   3. Eight
   4. Six

5. How many tasks are in the CELPIP Writing component?

   1. Three
   2. One
   3. Four
   4. Two

6. What price does the July 2026 guidebook list for the CELPIP-General Test?

   1. $250 plus taxes
   2. $199 plus taxes
   3. $325 plus taxes
   4. $295 plus taxes

7. How is the CELPIP Speaking component delivered?

   1. On a computer, in the same sitting
   2. By video call the next week
   3. By phone on a later day
   4. Face to face with an examiner

8. How many free online practice tests does the guidebook say CELPIP offers?

   1. One
   2. Four
   3. Two
   4. Ten

9. What kind of accent does the guidebook say CELPIP recordings use?

   1. A single British accent
   2. Accents from around the world
   3. A single North American accent
   4. A mix of British and Australian

10. Which CELPIP level is the only one the guidebook links to CEFR C2?

    1. Level 9
    2. Level 12
    3. Level 10
    4. Level 11

11. Which CEFR level does the guidebook give for CELPIP level 7?

    1. B1
    2. B2
    3. C1
    4. A2

12. What should you assume about unscored items in the Listening and Reading tests?

    1. They are marked with a star
    2. They always come at the end
    3. They appear only in Writing
    4. They look just like scored items

13. How long does the CELPIP Speaking component last?

    1. 15 minutes
    2. 53 minutes
    3. 30 minutes
    4. 5 minutes

14. Which Reading part carries 10 questions in the guidebook?

    1. Part 1: Reading Correspondence
    2. Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram
    3. Part 3: Reading for Information
    4. Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints

15. How many questions does the guidebook list for the four Reading parts combined?

    1. 44
    2. 40
    3. 32
    4. 38

16. How soon can test takers usually see CELPIP scores online?

    1. Four to six weeks
    2. About two weeks
    3. Within 24 hours
    4. 2 to 4 business days

17. Which CLB level matches a CELPIP level of 9?

    1. CLB 9
    2. CLB 8
    3. CLB 10
    4. CLB 7

18. How many components make up the CELPIP-General Test?

    1. Three
    2. Four
    3. Six
    4. Two

19. Which four areas does CELPIP use to describe Speaking performance?

    1. Content/Coherence, Grammar, Accent, Speed
    2. Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Listenability, Task Fulfillment
    3. Ideas, Organization, Readability, Spelling
    4. Fluency, Pronunciation, Grammatical Accuracy, Accent Neutrality

20. According to the guidebook, how does time spent on unscored content affect you?

    1. It adds a separate extra hour
    2. It shortens the Speaking component
    3. It is taken from your Writing time
    4. It does not take time from scored tasks

21. How many questions are listed for Reading Part 2, Reading to Apply a Diagram?

    1. 8
    2. 11
    3. 6
    4. 9

22. For Express Entry, do five years of online score access extend IRCC’s language-test validity?

    1. Yes, if you can still download the report
    2. No. IRCC requires results less than two years old
    3. Yes, for all permanent residence applications
    4. Only if CELPIP sends a paper copy

23. How are CELPIP results reported for each component?

    1. As a simple pass or fail
    2. As a band from 0 to 9
    3. As a score out of 90
    4. As a CELPIP level, up to 12

24. Which of these tools is available while you type in the CELPIP Writing component?

    1. A translation tool
    2. A built-in thesaurus
    3. A word counter
    4. An online dictionary

25. How do you obtain your official CELPIP Score Report under the current results policy?

    1. Download a PDF from your CELPIP account
    2. The test centre gives you a paper report on test day
    3. IRCC mails the report to you
    4. Two paper copies arrive automatically

26. How many questions does the guidebook list for Reading Part 1, Reading Correspondence?

    1. 11
    2. 9
    3. 8
    4. 10

27. What does a CELPIP level of 0 or 1 mean on the score chart?

    1. Limited ability for immediate needs
    2. Insufficient information to assess
    3. The component was not given
    4. Adequate proficiency for daily life

28. How much time is allotted for the CELPIP Reading component?

    1. 53 minutes
    2. 15 minutes
    3. 43–56 minutes
    4. 46–55 minutes

29. What is the total time given for the two CELPIP Writing tasks?

    1. 15 minutes
    2. 90 minutes
    3. 43 minutes
    4. 53 minutes

30. About how long does the full CELPIP-General Test take?

    1. About 3 hours
    2. About 5 hours
    3. About 2 hours
    4. About 1 hour

31. Which rating area appears in the Writing descriptors but not in the Speaking ones?

    1. Readability
    2. Vocabulary
    3. Task Fulfillment
    4. Listenability