CELPIP - New Format [April 2014+]

[manianz47]

Hello

Please find the current [April 2014+] scoring format for CELPIP [LS]

CELPIP Levels and Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)

CELPIP Level CELPIP Descriptor CLB Level
12 Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts 12
11 Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts 11
10 Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts 10
9 Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts 9
8 Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts 8
7 Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts 7
6 Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts 6
5 Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts 5
4 Adequate proficiency for daily life activities 4
3 Some proficiency in limited contexts 3
2 Minimal proficiency 2
1 Almost no proficiency 1
0 Did not attempt or insufficient information to assess 0

All the Best for for those taking the test

 

[rayman_m]

New score format updated in CELPIP site? Website showing still older format..

 

[manianz47]

The details are from the Test Results (April 2014)

 

[rayman_m]

The details are from the Test Results (April 2014)

Then what will be the new benchmark for CIC? CIC website still showing minimum 2H+2H require. Under the new CELPIP format, CLB level also showing same as CELPIP?

 

[manianz47]

Should be 4 and Up [Doubt whether it will be 2 and Up]

 

[rayman_m]

Should be 4 and Up [Doubt whether it will be 2 and Up]

As of now they still showing 2H+2H and I believe under the new format of CELPIP, CIC will amend their website too with 2 + 2 as minimal score effective 1st April Or they may elevate the minimum level to 4+4 and announce that applicant taken CELPIP test prior April 1st will quality under previous format (2H+2H).

 

[manianz47]

Hi All

Refer to the below details / site

As of April 1, 2014, the CELPIP-G test will no longer be used as a test to prove English language proficiency. It will be replaced by the "CELPIP-General (CELPIP-G 2014)" test. After April 1, 2014, individuals wishing to use CELPIP results to prove English language proficiency must submit scores from a CELPIP-G 2014 test.

The CELPIP test is one of two English language tests (the other being IELTS) that are accepted as proof of English language proficiency for immigration purposes. The CELPIP exam is only administered within Canada.
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http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/changes-to-celpip-language-test.html

 

[chiru]

Hi,

Can anyone help me, how many answers needs to be correct to score 7 rating for reading and listening component. Thanks
Listening - 38 questions in test.
Reading - 38 questions in test.