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About CELPIP
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CELPIP is
the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index
Program.
Developed at the University of British Columbia (UBC),
CELPIP is a complete set of computer-delivered English
language proficiency tests used to assess an individual’s
functional skills in English for listening, speaking,
reading, and writing.
UBC's LPI and CELPIP English Language Tests Now Provided by Paragon Testing Enterprise.
For more detalied information, please see the press release here.
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NOTICES |
HST Tax effective July 1, 2010
On July 1, 2010, HST Tax (12%) replaces the GST Tax on the CELPIP tests, study materials, and administration services.
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Technical support for CELPIP is powered
by 
"CELPIP", "CELPIT", "CELPIT-A", "CELPIT-G", "CELTOP",
and "CELL" are all
copyrights of the University of British Columbia. |
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Test Descriptions |
Reading and Writing |
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The Canadian English Language
Proficiency Index Test-General assesses proficiency
levels of general reading and writing skills. The test
consists of five parts based on everyday general reading
and writing tasks. |
The Canadian English Language
Proficiency Index Test-Academic assesses proficiency
of beginning college or university-level reading and
writing. The test consists of four subtests: sentence
structure, reading comprehension, English usage, and
essay writing. |
| Use: Accepted by Citizenship
and Immigration Canada (CIC) for immigration points. Also
suitable for certain post-secondary and employment training
programs in which functional reading and writing skills
are required. |
Use: Suitable for university
or college programs where a higher level of English communication
and composition skills is required. |
| 120 minutes |
150 minutes |
Listening |
Speaking |
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The Canadian English Language
Listening Test assesses proficiency levels of
functional listening skills. This test requires examinees
to choose responses to pre-recorded questions based
on statements, questions, short dialogues, and longer
conversations. |
The Canadian English Language
Test of Oral Proficiency assesses the proficiency
level of oral communication skills. Examinees respond
to pre-recorded questions based on everyday situations,
tabular or graphic material, news reports, telephone
messages, and conversations. |
| Use: Accepted by Citizenship
and Immigration Canada (CIC) for immigration points. Also
suitable for post-secondary or employment programs in
which listening comprehension skills are required. |
Use: Accepted by Citizenship
and Immigration Canada (CIC) for immigration points. Also
suitable for post-secondary or employment programs in
which oral communication skills are required. |
| 30 minutes |
30 minutes |
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Scoring |
CELPIP test score levels are based on a complex set of
evaluation standards as outlined below. (Further on, you will
find a table of proficiency score levels and their descriptors.) |
Evaluating Reading Proficiency (CELPIT-G & -A) |
Scoring is based on an evaluation of reading competency
for various reading tasks. The evaluation assesses the level
of reading comprehension based on an examinee’s demonstrated
ability to perform the following:
- Identify the overall meaning or purpose of textual material
- Locate specific information
- Compare or integrate several pieces of information
- Comprehend main ideas
- Comprehend supporting details
- Interpret and use information found in the textual material
CELPIT-G reading tasks include both formatted and unformatted
text. Examples of unformatted text are social interaction
messages, business letters or messages, passages, as well
as other informational text. Examples of formatted text are
charts, tables, agendas, diagrams, maps, classified ads, sets
of instructions, and forms such as invoices, licenses, and
warranties.
CELPIT-A reading tasks include identifying errors in sentence
structure, identifying errors in English usage, and summarizing
short prose passages. |
Evaluating Writing Proficiency (CELPIT-G & -A) |
Scoring is based on an evaluation of writing competency
for various writing tasks. The evaluation assesses the examinee’s
level of writing competency in each of the following:
- Expression of ideas and factual information
- Use of grammar, syntax, and punctuation
- Demonstration of organization and coherence
- Demonstration of diction, idiom, and development
CELPIT-G writing tasks include writing letters or other social
messages, responding to business messages or requests, and
giving information about processes, events, attitudes, or
people.
CELPIT-A writing tasks include summarizing and answering
questions related to short prose passages and writing an expository
essay. |
Evaluating Speaking Proficiency (CELTOP) |
Scoring is based on an evaluation of speaking competency
for various oral tasks. The evaluation considers the speaker’s
overall organization, coherence, and fluency. Scores are given
for each of the following four elements:
- Intelligibility
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- Clarity
CELTOP speaking tasks include answering questions, summarizing,
paraphrasing, and talking about a subject in response to instructions
or passages which the examinee will hear read aloud. As well,
the examinee is expected to be able to convey information
and engage in a presentation that may demand persuasion, analysis,
or criticism. |
Evaluating Listening Proficiency (CELL) |
Scoring is based on an evaluation of listening comprehension
for various listening tasks. The evaluation assesses the examinee’s
level of listening competency in terms of the following:
- Comprehension of the overall meaning of an oral text
- Comprehension of vocabulary and grammar cues
- Comprehension of specific details and relevant points
- Demonstration of the ability to compare and integrate
information
CELL listening tasks include listening to messages, instructions,
public announcements, dialogues, and general everyday transactions. |
Proficiency score levels and their descriptors |
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Security |
Tests are administered in high-security group or individual
settings, and score reports are usually available within three
to four weeks of a sitting. Results are sent to examinees
and can also be accessed by examinees or the receiving institution
over the Internet using the examinee's Registration Number
and Personal Identification Number (PIN). On request, Paragon Testing Enterprises Inc.
will send an Official Score Report directly to the institutions
or government agencies as requested by an examinee. |
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CELPIP and CIC |
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has approved the
CELPIP tests as measures of English
language proficiency for the Skilled Workers and Professionals Class, and awards immigration points based
upon CELPIP test score levels.
Language proficiency is one of the six selection factors
for immigrants to Canada. Immigrants can be awarded points
for basic, moderate, or high abilities in English and French.
They are given points based on their abilities to:
Below is the Test Score Equivalency Chart outlining the number
of immigration points given for each CELPIP score level.
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index
Program (CELPIP): Test Score Equivalency Chart
| Canadian Language
Benchmark (CLB) Level |
Points (per
ability) |
CELPIP Scores
for each Ability |
| Speaking |
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
High:
Can communicate effectively in most social and work situations. |
First Official Language: 4 points |
4 High to 6 |
4 High to 6 |
4 High to 6 |
4 High to 6 |
| Second Official Language: 2 points |
Moderate:
Can communicate comfortably in familiar social and work
situations. |
2 points |
3 High to 4 Low |
3 High to 4 Low |
3 High to 4 Low |
3 High to 4 Low |
Basic:
Can communicate in predictable contexts and on familiar
topics, but with some difficulty. |
1 Point (To a Maximum of 2) |
2 High to 3 Low |
2 High to 3 Low |
2 High to 3 Low |
2 High to 3 Low |
None:
Does not meet the above criteria for basic proficiency.
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0 points |
0 to 2 Low |
0 to 2 Low |
0 to 2 Low |
0 to 2 Low |
Note: CIC does not automatically
waive immigration applicant interviews for applicants who
take approved language tests such as CELPIP. The results from
CELPIP testing are used to assign language points, but CIC
may still require that applicants appear for personal interviews.
Click
here for further information on Official Language Testing at
the CIC Web Site |
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CELPIP and UBC |
Before admission to the University of British Columbia,
international students must demonstrate competence
in the English language, regardless of their country of
origin or citizenship status. One of the ways to demonstrate
competence is to achieve a minimum of 4L in the CELPIT-A,
CELL, and CELTOP.
Note: The minimum 4L achievement is required
for admission to the University of British Columbia; individual
faculties/departments may require higher levels. (Example:
For entry into first-year
English courses, a minimum of 5 is required on the CELPIT-A.) |
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