Structure And Scoring For CELPIP

Overall Structure of the Test:

• Reading: You will encounter 3-5 passages with questions.

• Listening: Typically involves 3-5 segments, including academic lectures and discussions.

• Writing: Includes 1-2 tasks, often requiring synthesis of information from readings or listening passages.

• Speaking: You will record responses to 3-5 speaking prompts.

Timing Breakdown:

• Total Test Duration: About 3 hours, which includes all the sections.

  • Reading: 35-50 minutes.

  • Listening: 25-35 minutes.

  • Writing: 50-70 minutes.

  • Speaking: 7-10 minutes.

Scoring:

• Each section is scored out of 90 points, with overall scores ranging from 10 to 90. Most universities or colleges require a score of around 60-70 for admission into academic programs, though this can vary by institution and program.