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CELPIP Reading Practice Course 2026

This course is for people preparing for the Reading test in CELPIP-General, a computer-based English test used in Canada. Five lessons explain how the Reading test works and how to handle each of its four parts, with practical exercises. Each lesson has an untimed topic quiz with explanations, and a timed 38-question final assessment unlocks a certificate of completion when you score 80% or more.

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  • Canada
  • 91 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026
  • Fact-checked October 13, 2026

Quick answer

This free course has about 240 minutes of lessons, 5 untimed topic quizzes (91 questions in all) and a timed final assessment of 38 questions drawn at random. Score 80% or more on the final assessment to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Start with the lessonsCELPIP Reading Practice Course: Lessons: about 240 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

What you will learn

  • Describe the four parts, question counts and timing of the CELPIP-General Reading test
  • Use a time plan, skimming and scanning to work under time pressure
  • Find the purpose, key details and tone of emails and messages
  • Apply information from schedules, guides and flyers to complete a message
  • Match information to the right paragraph, or see when it is not given
  • Identify different opinions in an article and infer a writer's stance

Score 80% or more to download your certificate.

Your study plan

Read each lesson, take its topic quiz (untimed, with explanations), then the timed final assessment. A new mix of questions is drawn every time. Your progress is saved in this browser.

  1. Read the lessons5 lessons, about 240 min
  2. Topic quiz 1: How the Reading test works19 questions
  3. Topic quiz 2: Part 1: Reading Correspondence18 questions
  4. Topic quiz 3: Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram18 questions
  5. Topic quiz 4: Part 3: Reading for Information18 questions
  6. Topic quiz 5: Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints18 questions
  7. Final exam38 questions, 55 min · Score 80% or more

Topic quiz 1: How the Reading test works

  1. Question 1 of 19

    How many parts does the CELPIP-General Reading test have?
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    Answer: A. Four

    The Reading test has four parts: Reading Correspondence, Reading to Apply a Diagram, Reading for Information and Reading for Viewpoints. The Listening test is the one with six parts.

  2. Question 2 of 19

    How many scored questions are in the CELPIP-General Reading test?
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    Answer: C. 38

    The four parts have 11, 8, 9 and 10 questions, which makes 38 scored questions.

  3. Question 3 of 19

    What is the official time for the whole CELPIP-General Reading test?
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    Answer: C. 43–56 minutes

    The official site gives 43–56 minutes for Reading. About 2 hours and 50 minutes is the time for the whole CELPIP test, and Writing takes 53 minutes.

  4. Question 4 of 19

    Which skills does the CELPIP-General LS test assess?
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    Answer: B. Listening and Speaking only

    The LS test assesses only Listening and Speaking, so it has no Reading test. CELPIP-General assesses all four skills.

  5. Question 5 of 19

    Which list shows the four Reading parts in the correct order?
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    Answer: A. Correspondence, Apply a Diagram, Information, Viewpoints

    Part 1 is Reading Correspondence, Part 2 is Reading to Apply a Diagram, Part 3 is Reading for Information and Part 4 is Reading for Viewpoints.

  6. Question 6 of 19

    Which Reading part has the most questions?
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    Answer: C. Reading Correspondence

    Reading Correspondence (Part 1) has 11 questions. The other parts have 8, 9 and 10.

  7. Question 7 of 19

    How many questions are in Part 2, Reading to Apply a Diagram?
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    Answer: B. 8

    Part 2 has 8 questions. Part 3 has 9, Part 4 has 10 and Part 1 has 11.

  8. Question 8 of 19

    How do you give your answers in the CELPIP Reading test?
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    Answer: B. You pick from drop-down options

    The Reading test is on a computer, and you select each answer from drop-down options.

  9. Question 9 of 19

    How soon are CELPIP scores usually available online?
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    Answer: D. 2–4 business days after the test date

    Scores are posted to your CELPIP account in 2–4 business days. Paper score reports are no longer sent.

  10. Question 10 of 19

    You finish Part 2 and move on to Part 3. Later you remember an answer in Part 2 you want to change. What can you do?
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    Answer: B. Nothing, because you can't go back to a previous part

    The official study pack says you can't go back to a previous part, so check your answers before you move on.

  11. Question 11 of 19

    What happens if you leave a Reading question blank?
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    Answer: B. It is marked as incorrect

    Reading questions are scored as either correct or incorrect, and a blank answer counts as incorrect.

  12. Question 12 of 19

    Who or what scores your answers in the CELPIP Reading test?
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    Answer: D. A computer

    Reading and Listening are scored by computer. Human raters score Writing and Speaking.

  13. Question 13 of 19

    Why does the Reading test include questions that do not count toward your score?
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    Answer: A. They are used to develop future tests

    Unscored items are used for test development. They look like the other parts and you cannot tell which ones they are, so try your best on every item.

  14. Question 14 of 19

    Your CELPIP level in Reading is 7. Which Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level does it match?
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    Answer: D. CLB 7

    CELPIP levels line up with CLB levels, so CELPIP 7 matches CLB 7.

  15. Question 15 of 19

    Why is your raw Reading score changed into a scaled score?
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    Answer: A. Because test forms differ slightly in difficulty

    Each test form is a little different in difficulty. Scaling and equating make scores fair across forms before they are matched to a CELPIP level.

  16. Question 16 of 19

    When you first see a passage, how long does the official overview suggest you skim it?
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    Answer: B. No more than 30–40 seconds

    Skim quickly, for no more than 30–40 seconds, to get the general idea. Then read the questions and scan for the answers.

  17. Question 17 of 19

    The passage says a meeting was "postponed." The correct answer says the meeting was "moved to a later date." What skill helps you match these?
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    Answer: A. Recognizing paraphrase

    Answer choices often say the same idea in different words. This is called paraphrase, and spotting it is a key reading skill.

  18. Question 18 of 19

    The official Reading study pack suggests about 13 minutes for one part, the longest of the four. Which part is it?
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    Answer: A. Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints

    The study pack suggests about 11 minutes for Part 1, 9 for Part 2, 10 for Part 3 and 13 for Part 4, which has the most complex texts.

  19. Question 19 of 19

    You have one minute left in Part 3 and two questions you have not answered. What is the best thing to do?
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    Answer: A. Choose your best answer for both questions

    A wrong answer and a blank answer both score zero, so a quick best choice can only help you. Always answer every question.

What to know before the test

  • The CELPIP-General Reading test has four parts: Reading Correspondence, Reading to Apply a Diagram, Reading for Information and Reading for Viewpoints.
  • There are 38 scored Reading questions: 11 in Part 1, 8 in Part 2, 9 in Part 3 and 10 in Part 4.
  • The official time for the Reading test is 43–56 minutes.
  • The CELPIP-General LS test assesses only Listening and Speaking, so it has no Reading test.
  • Reading answers are scored by computer as correct or incorrect, and a blank answer counts as incorrect.
  • Your raw Reading score is converted to a scaled score and then to a CELPIP level. CELPIP levels line up with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels.
  • The Reading test may contain unscored items that look like the other questions, so try your best on every item.
  • CELPIP scores are usually available online in your CELPIP account 2–4 business days after the test.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official CELPIP Reading test?

No. This is an independent practice course. The passages and questions are original and copy only the task types of each part. For official samples, use the free practice tests on the CELPIP website.

What does the certificate of completion show?

It shows that you finished this course and scored at least 80% on its final assessment. It is not a CELPIP result or level, and it cannot be used as proof of English for immigration, citizenship, work or school.

Can my practice score tell me my CELPIP level?

No. Official Reading scores are converted from a raw score to a scaled score and then to a CELPIP level, and the number of correct answers needed for each level can change slightly from test to test. Practice scores here are feedback only.

Do I need the Reading test for Canadian citizenship?

The official CELPIP website says the CELPIP-General LS test, which has no Reading test, covers the Listening and Speaking skills for the citizenship language requirement. Always check the Government of Canada's current requirements before you book.

How long is the final assessment?

It has 38 questions in 55 minutes, close to the real Reading test's 43–56 minutes. The questions are drawn at random from the whole course, so every attempt is different.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.

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