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The document provides CELPIP score descriptors for the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking modules, detailing the correct answer ranges and performance levels associated with each score. Each module is graded on a scale from 1 to 12, with specific criteria for what constitutes each score level. The descriptors outline the expected proficiency in terms of correct answers for Listening and Reading, and writing and speaking quality for Writing and Speaking modules.

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CELPIP_Score_Descriptors_Updated_Final

The document provides CELPIP score descriptors for the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking modules, detailing the correct answer ranges and performance levels associated with each score. Each module is graded on a scale from 1 to 12, with specific criteria for what constitutes each score level. The descriptors outline the expected proficiency in terms of correct answers for Listening and Reading, and writing and speaking quality for Writing and Speaking modules.

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CELPIP Score Descriptors and Correct Answer Ranges

Listening Module

- 12: 37-40 correct answers out of 40.

- 11: 34-36 correct answers out of 40.

- 10: 31-33 correct answers out of 40.

- 9: 28-30 correct answers out of 40.

- 8: 25-27 correct answers out of 40.

- 7: 22-24 correct answers out of 40.

- 6: 19-21 correct answers out of 40.

- 5: 16-18 correct answers out of 40.

- 4: 13-15 correct answers out of 40.

- 3: 10-12 correct answers out of 40.

- 2: 7-9 correct answers out of 40.

- 1: Fewer than 7 correct answers.

Reading Module

- 12: 38-40 correct answers out of 40.

- 11: 35-37 correct answers out of 40.

- 10: 32-34 correct answers out of 40.

- 9: 29-31 correct answers out of 40.

- 8: 26-28 correct answers out of 40.

- 7: 23-25 correct answers out of 40.

- 6: 20-22 correct answers out of 40.

- 5: 17-19 correct answers out of 40.

- 4: 14-16 correct answers out of 40.


- 3: 11-13 correct answers out of 40.

- 2: 8-10 correct answers out of 40.

- 1: Fewer than 8 correct answers.

Writing Module

- 12: Produces sophisticated, well-structured, and error-free writing.

- 11: Writes detailed and coherent responses with varied vocabulary.

- 10: Produces clear and organized writing with minor grammatical errors.

- 9: Writes adequately structured responses with some grammar mistakes.

- 8: Produces straightforward sentences with occasional errors.

- 7: Writes basic sentences with limited vocabulary and grammar accuracy.

- 6: Produces simple sentences with frequent errors affecting clarity.

- 5: Writes fragmented responses with minimal structure and accuracy.

- 4: Produces very basic phrases with significant errors.

- 3: Struggles to write coherent sentences; relies on prompts.

- 2: Produces isolated words and phrases only.

- 1: Does not produce comprehensible written English.

Speaking Module

- 12: Speaks fluently and clearly on complex and abstract topics.

- 11: Expresses detailed ideas and opinions with confidence.

- 10: Communicates effectively with minor pronunciation issues.

- 9: Expresses ideas clearly but with occasional hesitation.

- 8: Speaks on familiar topics with limited fluency.

- 7: Produces basic responses with noticeable pauses and errors.

- 6: Struggles with fluency and vocabulary in structured responses.

- 5: Produces fragmented sentences with frequent errors.


- 4: Speaks in very basic phrases with significant support.

- 3: Struggles to form coherent sentences; relies on repetition.

- 2: Produces isolated words and phrases only.

- 1: Does not produce comprehensible spoken English.

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