CELPIP Study Guide 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which two versions of the CELPIP test are available?
- CELPIP-Academic and CELPIP-Business
- CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS (Correct answer)
- CELPIP-Junior and CELPIP-Senior
- CELPIP-Oral and CELPIP-Written
Correct answer: CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS
The two versions are CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS (Listening and Speaking).
Question 2: For which purpose is CELPIP-General LS most commonly used?
- University admission
- Canadian citizenship applications (Correct answer)
- Job promotions abroad
- High school graduation
Correct answer: Canadian citizenship applications
CELPIP-General LS is accepted for Canadian citizenship, which requires only Listening and Speaking.
Question 3: Which CELPIP version is used for permanent residence applications to Canada?
- CELPIP-General LS
- CELPIP-General (Correct answer)
- CELPIP-Academic
- CELPIP-Junior
Correct answer: CELPIP-General
CELPIP-General assesses all four skills and is accepted by IRCC for permanent residence.
Question 4: How is a CELPIP score result typically reported?
- As a single overall percentage
- As a CELPIP level for each of the four skills (Correct answer)
- As pass or fail only
- As a letter grade A to F
Correct answer: As a CELPIP level for each of the four skills
Each skill receives its own CELPIP level, giving a profile across the four areas.
Question 5: How long are CELPIP test results generally valid?
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
CELPIP results are typically valid for two years from the test date.
Question 6: When are CELPIP results usually available after the test?
- Immediately on screen
- Within about 4 to 5 calendar days (Correct answer)
- After 6 weeks
- Only by mail in 3 months
Correct answer: Within about 4 to 5 calendar days
Official CELPIP results are normally posted online within four to five calendar days.
Question 7: What does the 'M' in the CELPIP scoring scale indicate?
- A perfect score
- Minimal proficiency, below Level 1 (Correct answer)
- A medium-level pass
- A missing answer
Correct answer: Minimal proficiency, below Level 1
Level M reflects minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess, below Level 1.
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Which two versions of the CELPIP test are available?