Where to start

New to CELPIP? Read the test format first, then scores and CLB. Still choosing a test? The comparisons put CELPIP, IELTS General and PTE Core side by side.

The test and your scores

Test formatEvery part and timingScores and CLBWhat your levels meanExpress EntryCLB 7 vs CLB 9 in CRS pointsCitizenshipLevel 4 in listening and speaking

Skill by skill

Listening tipsA routine for one-play audioReading tipsFind it, then check itWriting task 1The email, in 27 minutesWriting task 2The survey responseSpeaking tasksAll 8 tasks, with a shape for each

New practice landing pages

Free practice testReading, writing and speakingSpeaking feedbackRecord, review and repeatWriting feedbackPlan, write and checkScore calculatorCheck each CLB levelGeneral LS practiceListening and speakingCitizenship practiceFocus on the two skillsOnline mock testsPractise under a clockReading practiceFind the evidenceListening practiceUse one-play notesQuestions with answersReview every trap

Planning

Study timeWork out your own numberTest-day checklistTen minutes the night beforeResults and retakesWhat to do if one skill is short

Questions

Are these official CELPIP pages?

No. We are independent. Every fact links to the CELPIP or IRCC page it came from.

Where are the free tools?

On the tools page: a CLB calculator, speaking timer, writing timer and test chooser.

Sources (checked 26 October 2026)

Last reviewed 26 October 2026

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