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Answers to the most common questions about CELPIP, our courses, scoring, and getting started.
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CELPIP Test
Questions about our online CELPIP practice platform: mock tests, instant scoring, free practice and books.
Where can I get official practice test questions from CELPIP?
You can access full-length mock tests and section practice directly inside CELPIP Test Prep, plus our self-directed study materials built specifically for the exam. Our team can also point you to Paragon's official resources for additional practice.
How many CELPIP mock tests are included?
Our platform includes 75 full-length, timed CELPIP mock tests, plus section practice and 10,750+ practice questions covering Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Does the platform score my Writing and Speaking?
Yes. Every Writing and Speaking task is scored instantly against the official CELPIP evaluation standards, with detailed feedback available in English and 中文 / 繁體.
Can I try CELPIP practice for free?
Yes. Sign up free to try sample questions and response templates. Full-length mock tests, instant scoring and the complete question bank are unlocked with any paid plan.
How are my results shown — do they map to CLB?
Your results estimate your CELPIP level (M1–12) and map it to the equivalent CLB, with a per-skill breakdown and answer explanations so you know exactly what to improve.
Do you sell CELPIP practice books?
Yes. Our book store offers CELPIP practice books as one-time purchases, and active subscribers get a 50% book coupon.
What's included free, and what needs a paid plan?
Free: sign up to try sample questions and study Template 1 in the Templates Library with model answers. A paid plan unlocks all 75 full-length mock tests, section practice, the full 10,750+ question bank, instant Writing & Speaking scoring, and answer explanations.
I bought a book — where do I read it, and how does the subscriber discount work?
Read your purchased books anytime from the book store, right in your browser — nothing to download. You can preview the first 30 pages of any book free before buying. Active subscribers get 50% off every book, applied automatically at checkout.
In-Class Courses
Questions about our in-person CELPIP courses: course types, English levels, class size and 1-on-1 help.
What types of courses does CELPIP Test Prep offer for CELPIP preparations?
Our courses are suitable for all students, no matter what step they're at in their CELPIP preparation. For adults without English experience, we offer introductory English, which focuses on strengthening listening and oral skills. Adults can get prepared for CELPIP with our Pre-CELPIP class that strengthens foundational grammar and vocabulary building. Basic CELPIP is appropriate for students who need help getting prepared for CELPIP, and Advanced CELPIP is an extensive course for students to obtain higher scores or complete their CELPIP preparation.
What if I'm not sure that my English level is appropriate for the class?
No problem — book a free assessment and one of our CELPIP-certified teachers will evaluate your current level and recommend the class that matches where you are now and the score you're aiming for.
How many students are in each class?
We keep class sizes small so every student gets real interaction and feedback from the instructor. This ensures your speaking and writing get the personal attention they need to improve quickly.
What if I signed up for the introductory CELPIP class and feel that the material is too easy? Will I be able to transfer classes?
Absolutely. If a class feels too easy or too challenging, contact us and we'll move you to the level that fits. We want you in the class that gets you to your target score the fastest.
What should I do if I want more help beyond the group classes?
Beyond group classes we offer personalized one-on-one tutoring with a CELPIP specialist, focused entirely on your weak areas, your timeline, and your target score. Talk to us and we'll build a plan around you.
Online Practice
Questions about practising CELPIP online — any device, a real test-like format, self-paced study and saved progress.
Can I practise CELPIP online on any device?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser on a laptop, tablet or phone with an internet connection — nothing to download or install. Sign in and start from the Practice Hub.
What practice modes are available online?
From the Practice Hub you can drill any section and any part. Three ways to practise: • Practice Mode — untimed, with unlimited audio replays, full transcripts and tips. • Test Mode — one specific part, in an exam-style run. • Mock Test — a full timed simulation where you choose which sections to sit.
Is online practice self-paced?
Yes. Practice Mode has no time limit and lets you replay the audio as often as you like, so you learn at your own pace — then move up to a timed Test Mode or Mock Test whenever you're ready.
Does online practice feel like the real computer-delivered test?
Yes. Test Mode and Mock Test replicate CELPIP's timed, on-screen computer-delivered format, so exam day feels familiar.
Does my online practice save my progress and scores?
Yes. When you're signed in, your practice history and scores are saved and synced across devices so you can track your improvement over time.
How do I use the writing and speaking templates to improve my score?
Each template gives you a proven structure for one task type — the order of ideas, the transitions, and the tone raters reward. Open a template in the Templates Library, study Template 1 (free) with its sample answers, then use the linked real prompts to write or record your own answer following that structure. Reuse the same skeleton across practice questions until it's automatic, and submit your Writing and Speaking tasks for instant scoring to confirm the structure is lifting your Task Response and Coherence scores.
How do I review what I got wrong and see the explanations?
Go to My Tests to see your full practice and test history. Open any completed attempt to review it question by question — you'll see your answer next to the correct one with an explanation for each item, and for Writing and Speaking your instant score breakdown with feedback. Use it to spot recurring mistakes and target your next practice session. Writing also offers 3 different templates to model your answer on.
Can I see the answer explanations and feedback in Simplified or Traditional Chinese?
Yes. Go to Account → Language and choose 简体中文 (Simplified) or 繁體中文 (Traditional). This sets your display language plus the language of your Writing & Speaking feedback and the Reading & Listening answer explanations. You can change it anytime.
How accurate is the Writing and Speaking score compared to the real CELPIP?
Every Writing and Speaking task is scored against the official CELPIP evaluation dimensions — Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Readability, and Task Fulfillment — with feedback on what to fix. Treat it as a close estimate to guide practice: it isn't an official Paragon score, but it reliably shows whether your responses are trending toward your target level.
Is the Mock Test timed — can I pause it and finish later?
A Mock Test is a timed, exam-style simulation, so the clock runs like the real test — plan to sit each section in one go. You do choose which sections to take, and each section you finish is saved, so you can complete the remaining sections in a later session.
How do I report a question that looks wrong or suspicious?
Open the attempt from My Tests, and in the question-by-question review use the flag (Report a problem) button on any question that looks wrong or suspicious. Tell us what's off — an incorrect answer, confusing wording, or a typo. Your report goes straight to our content team, who verify the flagged question — typically within 24 hours — and fix or remove it. It's the fastest way to help us keep the question bank accurate.
How do I use the study plan to create a personal plan for me?
Open Study Plan and choose Generate For Me: enter your test date, goal score (CELPIP 2–12), and the sections you want to focus on, and we'll build a full day-by-day schedule automatically. Prefer to stay in control? Pick Build It Myself and add your own sessions. The plan lays out what to practise each day up to test day, and you can regenerate or adjust it anytime as your scores improve.