Test Format and Scoring
The CELPIP-General LS Test is completely computer-delivered and can be taken at one of our designated test centres.
To complete this test, candidates must know how to use a computer mouse and standard keyboard.
Format
| Section | Time Allotted | Number of Questions | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 30 minutes | 45 |
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| Speaking | 30 minutes | 16 |
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Total test time is 60 minutes (1 hour).
Don’t forget to try our free online sample questions!
Scoring
Each component of the test (listening and speaking) will be given a CELPIP Level from 0 to 5H. Each CELPIP Level is referenced to the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
Below are the CELPIP levels and Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) equivalencies.
| CELPIP Level | CLB Equivalencies |
| Level 5H | Effective (High) or Advanced Proficiency – CLB 10, 11 and 12 |
| Level 5L | Effective Proficiency (Low) – CLB 9 |
| Level 4H | Adequate Proficiency (High) – CLB 8 |
| Level 4L | Adequate Proficiency (Low) – CLB 7 |
| Level 3H | Developing Proficiency (High) – CLB 6 |
| Level 3L | Developing Proficiency (Low) – CLB 5 |
| Level 2H | Minimal Proficiency (High) – CLB 4 |
| Level 2L | Minimal Proficiency (Low) – CLB 3 |
| Level 1 | No Proficiency – CLB 1 and 2 |
| Level 0 | Did not attempt or insufficient information to assess |
*For CELPIP-General LS Tests written before May 3, 2013, CELPIP levels 5L and 5H were reported as a CELPIP level 5. Read more…
If you are using your CELPIP-General LS Test scores as apart of your application for Canadian citizenship, Citizenship and Immigration Canada(CIC) requires a minimum of a CLB 4 (CELPIP Level 2H) in each of the listening and speaking components.
Important: CIC may change the language requirements at any time. Please check the CIC website for up-to-date information.