Each section of the CELPIP-General Test and the CELPIP-General LS Test is given a CELPIP level. CELPIP test scores have been set as per the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels. Candidates can check the CELPIP Test Scores online in eight business days from their test date. Also, those who need CELPIP score a little early can choose Express Rating and get their scores online in three business days. Recently, the CAEL Exam replaced the CELPIP Exam.
Candidates receive an email notification once their CELPIP score is available. Candidates can access their scores online in their CELPIP account. They can view the scores for a period of two years from the test date. Listening and Reading tests scores are automatically scored by the computer whereas Writing and Speaking tests are assessed by qualified and experienced CELPIP examiners.
- CELPIP and CLB Levels
- Speaking Section
- Writing Section
- Listening Test Scores and CELPIP Levels
- Reading Test Scores and CELPIP Levels
- Scoring in Reading and Listening Sections
- Additional Score Reports
- CELPIP Test Score FAQs
CELPIP and CLB Levels
All the sections of the CELPIP-General Test and the CELPIP-General LS Test are given a CELPIP level, so, Candidates can measure their CELPIP test scores against the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels.
| CELPIP Level |
CELPIP Descriptor |
CLB Level |
|---|---|---|
| 12 |
Excellent proficiency in community contexts and workplace |
12 |
| 11 |
Excellent proficiency in community contexts and workplace |
11 |
| 10 |
Highly effective proficiency in community contexts and workplace |
10 |
| 9 |
Effective proficiency in community contexts and workplace |
9 |
| 8 |
Good proficiency in community contexts and workplace |
8 |
| 7 |
Proficiency in community contexts and workplace |
7 |
| 6 |
Still developing proficiency in community contexts and workplace |
6 |
| 5 |
Need to acquire proficiency in community contexts and workplace |
5 |
| 4 |
Adequate proficiency for day to day activities |
4 |
| 3 |
Some proficiency in limited contexts |
3 |
| M |
Minimum proficiency or insufficient information to assess |
0, 1, 2 |
Speaking Section
| CATEGORIES |
FACTORS |
|---|---|
| 1. Content/Coherence |
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| 2. Vocabulary |
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| 3. Listenability |
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| 4. Task Fulfillment |
|
Writing Section
| Categories |
Factors |
|---|---|
| 1. Content/Coherence |
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| 2. Vocabulary |
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| 3. Readability |
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| 4. Task Fulfillment |
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Listening Test Scores and CELPIP Levels
The Listening Test scores shown in this chart correspond to CELPIP levels. As difficulty levels of questions vary, therefore questions can be equated differently so the scores can vary a little bit between different tests.
| CELPIP LEVEL |
LISTENING SCORE /38 |
|---|---|
| 10-12 |
35-38 |
| 9 |
33-35 |
| 8 |
30-33 |
| 7 |
27-31 |
| 6 |
22-28 |
| 5 |
17-23 |
| 4 |
11-18 |
| 3 |
7-12 |
| M |
0-7 |
Reading Test Scores and CELPIP Levels
The Reading Test scores shown in this chart correspond to CELPIP levels. As difficulty levels of questions vary, therefore questions can be equated differently so the scores can vary a little bit between different tests.
| CELPIP LEVEL |
READING SCORE /38 |
|---|---|
| 10-12 |
33-38 |
| 9 |
31-33 |
| 8 |
28-31 |
| 7 |
24-28 |
| 6 |
19-25 |
| 5 |
15-20 |
| 4 |
10-16 |
| 3 |
8-11 |
| M |
0-7 |
Scoring in Reading and Listening Sections
All questions in the Reading and Listening sections are generally in multiple-choice format or in a format similar to this. The answers in these sections can be scored in a response that is either correct or incorrect. The scoring in these sections is done by a computer.
Additional Score Reports
Applicants can take additional score reports only for tests that have been taken within the last 2 years.
Fee for additional CELPIP Official Score Report: $20.00 CAD + tax.
CELPIP Test Score FAQs
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