Listening6 parts
Canadian English across accents, registers and speeds. Audio plays once.
CELPIP General practice tests with an estimated CLB band
Full-length mock exams under real test timing, all 20 scored parts, and AI feedback on Writing and Speaking scored against the four published performance standards.
Listening and Reading: 2 sets per part with no account, 5 when signed in. Writing and Speaking: the first task of every part (W1, W2, S1–S8) with a free account. Pro from CAD $9 per week.
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Section 01
CELPIP General test structure and timing
The four sections always run in the same order on test day. Our mock exams mirror these durations exactly, so pacing you practise is pacing you can trust.
What is the CELPIP General test?
CELPIP-General is a computer-delivered English proficiency test accepted by IRCC for Canadian permanent residence and citizenship. It has four sections (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking), takes about three hours in a single sitting, and reports each section on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) scale from 1 to 12.
| Section | Scored parts | Time | Question types | Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 6 (L1–L6) | 47–55 min | Conversations, news, discussions, viewpointsPart 5 on video | Answer key |
| Reading | 4 (R1–R4) | 55–60 min | Correspondence, diagrams, information, viewpoints | Answer key |
| Writing | 2 (W1–W2) | 53–60 min | Email, survey response | Rubric (4 criteria) |
| Speaking | 8 (S1–S8) | 15–20 min | Advice, personal experience, images, opinions | Rubric (4 criteria) |
Finish a Writing or Speaking task. You will see which of the four criteria were weak, and what to change.
Section 02
Practice every scored part of the test
Each part below has its own practice sets, vocabulary bundle and worked strategy lesson. Start with whichever one costs you the most points.
Reading4 parts
Dense texts on a hard clock. Pacing decides the band.
Writing2 parts
Both tasks AI-scored on Content, Vocabulary, Readability and Task Fulfillment.
Speaking8 parts
Recorded answers against the real countdown, with rubric feedback per task.
Listening, Part 5
Part 5 is a video, because it is a video on test day
In the real test you watch three people discuss something, and their glances, pauses and body language carry meaning the transcript does not. Most practice platforms hand you an audio file for this part, so the first video you ever see is the graded one.
Ours plays as video, once, with no replay, same as the real thing. The rest of the section stays audio, exactly as the format prescribes.
L5Listening to a Discussion11 seconds
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Section 03
Study in order, not in circles
Most candidates plateau because they drill randomly. Each stage below has an exit condition, you move on when the numbers say so, not when you get bored.
Diagnose
Sit a single timed section under real conditions. You get a starting CLB estimate and a map of exactly which parts leak points.
Exit conditionOne full section submitted and scored.
Practice
Work the weak parts specifically (L1–L6, R1–R4, W1–W2, S1–S8), each with its own vocabulary bundle and question bank.
Exit conditionEvery weak part above your target band twice.
Rehearse
Full three-hour mocks, taken across sittings if you like. Writing and Speaking come back AI-scored against the four published criteria. The band is an estimate, not an official CELPIP score.
Exit conditionTwo consecutive mocks at or above target.
Hold the band
Short maintenance sets in the fortnight before test day, tuned to keep pacing and stamina where you built them.
Exit conditionTest day. Nothing about it surprises you.
DashboardLast 14 days
Section 04
How CELPIP scoring and CLB bands actually work
Every section is reported as a CLB level between 1 and 12, and immigration programs usually quote a minimum per section rather than an average. That single fact should shape your whole study plan: a candidate sitting at CLB 10, 10, 10 and 7 is scored as a CLB 7 candidate by IRCC, so the weakest section is the only one worth most of your attention.
Listening and Reading: graded from an answer key
These two sections are objective. Your raw correct answers are converted to a CLB level, which means the fastest gains come from removing avoidable losses, misread question stems, running out of time in Reading Part 4, or losing the thread of a multi-speaker discussion.
Writing and Speaking: graded against a rubric
On test day, certified raters score these on four criteria, and our AI returns feedback on the same four so the language you get used to is the language of the scoresheet:
- Content / Coherence: are your ideas developed, ordered and connected, or just listed?
- Vocabulary: precise and varied word choice, without reaching for words you cannot control.
- Readability / Listenability: grammar, sentence variety and, for Speaking, fluency and pronunciation.
- Task Fulfillment: did you answer every element of the prompt in the correct register?
Task Fulfillment is where most candidates quietly lose a band. A beautifully written email that answers two of three bullet points is capped, no matter how strong the grammar. Our Writing course drills the thirty-second outline habit that prevents exactly this.
W1Writing an EmailAI estimate
When you see your band
Official results arrive within four to five business days. In our mock exams the estimate appears as soon as you submit a section, and the composite band unlocks once all four sections are in, you can spread them across several sittings, since progress autosaves.
Section 05
Frequently asked questions about CELPIP
The questions test takers ask us most often, answered in full rather than in one line.
How long is the CELPIP General test?
About three hours in one sitting: Listening 47–55 minutes, Reading 55–60 minutes, Writing 53–60 minutes and Speaking 15–20 minutes. Add roughly 30 minutes for check-in and equipment checks at the test centre.
What CLB score do I need for Canadian PR?
Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker program requires a minimum of CLB 7 in each of the four abilities. CLB 9 across the board unlocks the maximum language points in the Comprehensive Ranking System. Because the minimum applies per section, your lowest band decides eligibility, not the average.
Is celpiptest free, and do I need an account?
Listening and Reading: 2 practice sets per part with no account, 5 after you create a free account (progress is saved). Writing and Speaking: the first task of every part (W1, W2 and S1–S8) with a free account. That account also includes one full mock exam, with an AI estimate on Writing and Speaking. Pro unlocks every published set and the rest of the mock catalog.
How accurate is the AI scoring for Writing and Speaking?
The model scores against the same four published criteria human raters use (Content, Vocabulary, Readability/Listenability, Task Fulfillment) and returns a CLB estimate plus per-criterion notes. Treat it as a direction finder, not an official result. It is useful for spotting missed prompt elements, thin development and repeated grammar patterns.
Can I take a mock exam section by section?
Yes. Take Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking in any order across multiple sittings. Each section is individually timed and autosaves. Your composite band appears once all four have been submitted.
How many times can I retake CELPIP?
Paragon lets you register for no more than one test session within five calendar days. A second booking inside that window can be cancelled by them. After that gap there is no published cap on attempts. Official results are valid for two years for most IRCC programs. Moving or cancelling a date you already booked follows a different rule.
Section 06
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- Speaking: 1 task on Task 1 (guest and free account)
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