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CELPIP Test Format for

CELPIP-General

The CELPIP-General test has four sections:

1. Listening: This section assesses your ability to understand spoken English in various situations, such as conversations and news reports.

   • Duration: 47–55 minutes

   • Types of tasks: Listening to conversations, listening to problem-solving, and listening to information.

2. Reading: This section measures your ability to understand written English, such as articles, advertisements, and emails.

   • Duration: 55–60 minutes

   • Types of tasks: Reading correspondence, reading diagrams, and understanding written passages.

3. Writing: In this section, you’ll be asked to complete two writing tasks, such as writing an email or responding to a survey.

   • Duration: 53–60 minutes

   • Types of tasks: Writing an email and writing an opinion piece.

4. Speaking: This section assesses your ability to speak English fluently and clearly. You’ll be asked to perform various tasks, like giving advice or describing a situation.

   • Duration: 15–20 minutes

   • Types of tasks: Giving advice, talking about a personal experience, and making predictions.

CELPIP-General LS Test

The CELPIP-General LS only assesses listening and speaking skills:

1. Listening: Similar to the CELPIP-General test.

2. Speaking: Similar to the CELPIP-General test.