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CELPIP Test Takers Guide: Format, Prep, & Registration
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Guidebook for Test Takers evaluates how well students combine their English speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills to per CELPIPTheisCAEL thetesttest of choice for immigration that they would encounter at a Canadian university or college. Sign up for our newsletter and receive free preparat and professional designation. about CAEL, and more: cael.ca/cee2018. 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This can be found anywhere within the Listening and/or Reading Tests and will have the same format as the scored content. You will not be able to tell scored content from unscored content, so apply your best effort to the entire test. Time spent on unscored content is included in the total test time and does not take time away from scored tasks. 3. Writing Number of Questions 4. Speaking Component Sections Number of Questions Component Sections 1 Task 1: Writing an Email 1 Practice Task (unscored) 1 Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions 1 Task 1: Giving Advice 1 Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience 1 Task 3: Describing a Scene 1 Task 4: Making Predictions 1 Task 5: Comparing and Persuading 1 Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation 1 Task 7: Expressing Opinions 1 Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation CELPIP Guidebook for Test Takers 5 CELPIP Levels Each component of the CELPIP-General Test and the CELPIP-General LS Test is given a CELPIP Level. Below is a chart of each CELPIP Level and its corresponding description. Since the CELPIP test scores have been calibrated against the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, we have included the CLB level equivalencies for your information. 6 CELPIP Score CLB Level 12 12 Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts 11 11 Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts 10 10 Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts 9 9 Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts 8 8 Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts 7 7 Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts 6 6 Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts 5 5 Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts 4 4 Adequate proficiency for daily life activities 3 3 Some proficiency in limited contexts of personal relevance 2 1,2 Limited ability in contexts related to immediate needs 1 / Insufficient information to assess 0 / Insufficient information to assess NA / Not Administered: test taker did not receive this test component CELPIP Guidebook for Test Takers CELPIP Score Descriptor Easy Online Registration Registering for CELPIP online is fast and easy: 1 2 3 4 5 Create a CELPIP Account Visit celpip.ca and click on the “Sign In” link at the top of the page. This will take you to the account page, where you can create a CELPIP account. Sign into a CELPIP Account After creating a new CELPIP account or signing into an existing account, you can register for a test. Register for CELPIP During registration, select the country, region, and city in which you will take the CELPIP Test. You can then choose an available test centre and testing date. Choose the identification to bring You can choose the type of personal identification that you will provide on test day from a list of acceptable identification choices. Confirm information and payment option You can pay via credit card online, or submit a paper test registration form through the mail with an alternative form of payment. CELPIP Guidebook for Test Takers 7 Why choose Viewing Test Results CELPIP-General CELPIP Test scores are available online through your CELPIP account 4 to 5 calendar days after your test date. You will also be notified that your scores leading are ready via email, and can choose to receive SMS notifications about your CELPIP-General is Canada’s scores as well. Test takers will receive two print copies of the Official CELPIP Score Report via registered mail, with priority shipping available. Test Features Computer-delivered Updates viaTest SMS IncreasedYou availability, security, fraud can choose to receive SMS protection, and test results updates when yourturnaround CELPIP scores Quick OnlineResults Results Quick Online Available business days, or 3 Youronline scores in will8 be available business express rating online days in just with 3 to 4 business are available Samp session days Single Test Sitting Updates via Email Taken in a single 3-hour sitting with no You will receive test day separate Speaking test confirmations and score results via email SingleAccount North American Dashboard Accent Easy-to-understand You can canEnglish sign intoand yourvocabulary account at celpip.ca to see your taken from everyday situations results Test Format CELPIP-General total test time is about 3 hours and is done in one sitting 8 Listening Reading Writing Listen to passages and answer questions Read passages and answer questions Respond to questions with written answers CELPIP Guidebook for Test Takers 47–55 minutes 55–60 minutes 53–60 minutes O T sys CELPIP Path to Success To help you prepare for your CELPIP test, we recommend this learning path that includes over 15 hours of free webinars, as well as 2 free practice tests. We also offer a variety of other free resources, as well as study materials for purchase on our online store. See pages 10-11 of this Guidebook to learn more about our prep options. For more information about our learning path, visit celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/prep-overview. CELPIP Path to Success GETTING STARTED CELPIP-General Overview 5 CELPIP Writing Pro: Target 5 9+ 2 Free Online Practice Tests CELPIP Reading Pro CELPIP Writing Pro: Target 9+ CELPIP Accelerate Starter 5 9+ CELPIP Speaking Pro: Target 5 CELPIP Speaking Pro: Target 9+ CELPIP Listening Pro CELPIP Live TEST DAY Additional CELPIP Study Materials Get a good night’s rest! CELPIP Guidebook for Test Takers 9 Free CELPIP Prep 2 Free CELPIP Practice Tests CELPIP Webinars CELPIP Accelerate Starter 2 complete online sample tests with answer keys and Listening transcripts, available here 8 live, interactive lessons that cover test content, prep strategies, scoring, and sample responses. Register here. Recordings available on YouTube here. A free sample of our full Accelerate course, automatically provided to registered test takers. Videos, PDFs, quizzes, and more! CELPIP Live on YouTube AMAs on Instagram YouTube livestreams covering a wide range of topics, from CELPIP response analysis and test prep to life in Canada. Subscribe and access the episode playlist here. Q&A sessions hosted by a CELPIP expert. Subscribe to our Instagram, get notified about upcoming episodes, and join them live here. CELPIP Score Comparison Chart The Official CELPIP Podcast Downloadable PDF lists of required skills for each CELPIP Level in Writing and Speaking, plus 2 sample responses at each CELPIP level (M to 12) with analysis of how the test taker achieved it. Find it here. Episodes featuring expert presenters and guests sharing CELPIP prep tips. Listen here or on any podcast app. Episodes include transcripts and show notes. 10 CELPIP Guidebook for Test Takers Paid Prep Products Online Practice Tests Complete online tests sold in sets of 2, with Listening transcripts and detailed answer keys. One test from each set includes sample Writing and Speaking responses with analysis. CELPIP Practice & Analysis A complete practice test, plus detailed analysis of the Listening and Reading questions, sample Writing and Speaking responses with analysis, and suggested prep strategies CELPIP Accelerate A self-directed online course that includes over 30 hours of material in the form of videos, quizzes, worksheets, and the content of a complete practice test CELPIP Study Guides Ebooks covering skills, strategies, and CELPIP practice exercises framed around the content of a complete practice test For pricing, availability, and additional information, please visit our online store CELPIP Focus Common CELPIP Errors Interactive ebooks that include a wide range of tips, strategies, and CELPIP-focused skillbuilding activities, as well as practice questions Ebook that discusses 30 commonly made grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and speaking mistakes and how to avoid them CELPIP Guidebook for Test Takers 11 Connect with Us! Visit celpip.ca to learn more. For customer service enquiries, contact: Email: info@celpip.ca Phone (Vancouver Office): 1-(604) 674-8664 Phone (Toronto Office): 1-(647) 793-8279 Toll-free (within North America): 1-855-520-2235 Follow @CELPIPTest on social media: youtube.com/CELPIPOfficial instagram.com/CELPIPTestOfficial twitter.com/CELPIPTest facebook.com/CELPIPTest 12 CELPIP Guidebook for Test Takers
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