How to Determine Your Language Score Using the IELTS Test Score Equivalency Chart
Proficiency Level (CLB/SLC*) Points
(per ability) IELTS Test Results for Each Ability
Reading Writing Speaking Listening
HIGH
(CLB/SLC: 8-12) First Official Language: 4 7.0 - 9.0 7.0 - 9.0 7.0 - 9.0 7.0 - 9.0
Second Official Language: 2
MODERATE
(CLB/SLC: 6-7) First Official Language: 2 5.0 - 6.9 5.0 - 6.9 5.0 - 6.9 5.0 - 6.9
Second Official Language: 2
BASIC
(CLB/SLC: 4-5) First Official Language: 1
(max 2) 4.0 - 4.9 4.0 - 4.9 4.0 - 4.9 4.0 - 4.9
Second Official Language: 1
(max 2)
NONE
(CLB/SLC: 0-3) 0 Less than 4.0 Less than 4.0 Less than 4.0 Less than 4.0
0
*CLB/SLC: Corresponding Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000/Standards Linguistiques Canadiens 2002.
Example: If you indicate English as your First Official Language and your IELTS test score lies between 7.0 - 9.0 in Reading and Writing AND 5.0 - 6.9 in Speaking and Listening, you will be awarded 12 points under the LANGUAGE factor for immigration purposes. If English is indicated as your Second Official Language, you will then receive 8 points for your Second Official Language.
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
The CELPIP Test
CELPIP is the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program developed at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. CELPIP provides a complete set of English language proficiency tests in English for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. The CELPIP tests are listed below:
The General Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Test assesses proficiency levels of general reading and writing skills. The test consists of five parts based on everyday general reading and writing tasks.
The Academic Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Test assesses proficiency of beginning college or university-level reading and writing.
The Canadian English Language Listening Test assesses proficiency levels of functional listening skills.
The Canadian English Language Test of Oral Proficiency assesses the proficiency level of oral communication skills.
The CELPIP Test Results
The CELPIP test results are sent to the applicants within two weeks following the administration of the test. CELPIP issues two different score reports: Personal and Official Score Reports. Official Score Reports can also be mailed directly to the institutions upon examinee’s request.
Applicants receive scores on a scale of six levels.
Applicants receive a score for each section of the CELPIP test – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
Results are valid for two years. However, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will not accept scores older than one year from the date of test.
For more information on the CELPIP test and scheduled test dates and centers in your country, visit the CELPIP web site at http://www.ares.ubc.ca/CELPIP/index.html.
Interpretation of the CELPIP Results
CELPIP test score levels are based on a complex set of evaluation criteria. Each level on the CELPIP test scale corresponds to a specific proficiency level for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. The six levels and their corresponding proficiency levels are indicated in the chart below. Your CELPIP test report will show your proficiency level for each category: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
CELPIP
Proficiency Levels
CELPIP Level Descriptors
Level 6 Advanced Proficiency
Level 5 Effective Proficiency
Level 4 Adequate Proficiency
Level 3 Developing Proficiency
Level 2 Minimal Proficiency
Level 1 No Proficiency
Level 0 Insufficient information to assess
How to Determine Your Language Score Using the CELPIP Test Score Equivalency Chart
Proficiency Level (CLB/SLC*) Points
(per ability) CELPIP Test Results for Each Ability
Reading Writing Speaking Listening
HIGH
(CLB/SLC: 8-12) First Official Language: 4 4H**
5
6 4H
5
6 4H
5
6 4H
5
6
Second Official Language: 2
MODERATE
(CLB/SLC: 6-7) First Official Language: 2 3H
4L** 3H
4L 3H
4L 3H
4L
Second Official Language: 2
BASIC
(CLB/SLC: 4-5) First Official Language: 1
(max 2) 2H
3L 2H
3L 2H
3L 2H
3L
Second Official Language: 1
(max 2)
NONE
(CLB/SLC: 0-3) 0 0
1
2L 0
1
2L 0
1
2L 0
1
2L
0
*CLB/SLC: Corresponding Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000/Standards Linguistiques Canadiens 2002.
**H: High; L: Low
Example: If you indicate English as your First Official language and your CELPIP test score lies between 4H - 6.0 in Reading and Writing AND 3H - 4L in Speaking and Listening, you will be awarded 12 points under the LANGUAGE factor for immigration purposes. If you indicated French as your Second Official Language, you will then receive 8 points for your Second Official Language.
