Guides
CELPIP guides and study tips
Simple answers to the big questions: which test to take, how long to study, and how the scores work.
- CELPIP Test Format: What's on the CELPIP-General TestEvery section of CELPIP-General in order, with the number of questions, the time limits and what each task asks you to do.Read guide
- CELPIP vs IELTS: Which English Test Should You Take?A side-by-side comparison of CELPIP-General and IELTS General Training for Canadian PR and citizenship, with IRCC's CLB score chart.Read guide
- CELPIP Scores Explained: Levels, CLB Chart and What You NeedWhat your CELPIP level means, how it converts to CLB, how many answers you need right, and the minimum score for PR and citizenship.Read guide
- How Long Should You Study for CELPIP?Work out your own timeline, then follow a simple 2-week, 30-day or 90-day CELPIP study plan.Read guide
- CELPIP Speaking Tips: How to Get a Higher ScoreWhat CELPIP raters listen for, and eight simple habits that make your Speaking answers clearer, fuller and better organized.Read guide
- CELPIP Writing Tips: Email and Survey Answers That Score WellHow to plan, organize and check your CELPIP email and survey answers, with an example and the most common mistakes.Read guide
- CELPIP Reading Tips: Beat the Clock and the Trick AnswersHow CELPIP Reading works, how to spot the most common trick answers, and tips for each of the four parts.Read guide
- CELPIP Listening Tips: How to Catch Every AnswerYou hear each recording only once. Here's how to take useful notes, avoid trap answers and follow every speaker.Read guide
- CELPIP for Canadian Citizenship: What Score Do You Need?Who needs to prove their English for citizenship, the CELPIP score you need, and whether CELPIP-General LS is right for you.Read guide
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