CELPIP Writing · 2026

CELPIP Writing practice: both tasks, marked on the official criteria

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60Writing prompts, email + survey
10full mock tests · 1 free
40marked answers per 30 days on a pass

CELPIP Writing practice with marking: write the Task 1 email and the Task 2 survey response against the clock and get a CLB level, a score for each of the four official criteria and corrections on your own sentences.

The free account · one full timed mock test with a CLB level for each skill, 3 Writing or Speaking answers marked every 30 days, and 3 Reading or Listening practice tasks a day.
Passes · start at CA$16.99 for 7 days, paid once, with no auto-renew. A pass opens all 10 mocks and up to 40 marked Writing or Speaking answers every 30 days.
Speed · a writing practice task takes a median 20 minutes from start to score (our learners, last 90 days).

The CELPIP Writing test has two tasks in 53 minutes: an email and a response to survey questions. You type both answers (about 150–200 words each) and trained raters score them on four official dimensions that map to your CLB level. Here is what each task asks, how it is scored, and how to practise with your own answers marked.

Free CELPIP Writing CheckerPaste one email or survey answer and get a CLB estimate on all four criteria. No account.

The two CELPIP Writing tasks

Task 1 — Writing an Email

Write a 150–200 word email for a given situation (a request, complaint, apology or arrangement) in about 27 minutes. Tone and purpose matter as much as grammar.

Task 2 — Responding to Survey Questions

Read a short scenario and survey, choose an option, and justify it in 150–200 words in about 26 minutes. You are graded on how clearly you argue, not which option you pick.

How our writing practice compares with the real test

Real CELPIP-General (official)Celpip.me

Task 1Official · Writing an Email · 27 min · about 150–200 wordsCelpip.me · Email prompts from the bank of 60 Writing prompts, same clock and word counter

Task 2Official · Responding to Survey Questions · 26 min · about 150–200 wordsCelpip.me · Survey prompts with two options, same clock and word counter

Who marks WritingOfficial · 4 to 6 trained raters per performance, on Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Readability and Task FulfillmentCelpip.me · One AI marker on the same four dimensions, returned as a CLB estimate with feedback — a practice estimate, not an official score

When you get the resultOfficial · Online in your CELPIP account 2–4 business days after the testCelpip.me · Marked by the AI marker after you finish — median Writing 20 min from starting the task to its score (our learners, last 90 days)

Free official practiceOfficial · Two complete practice tests; answer keys for Listening and Reading; Writing and Speaking are not scoredCelpip.me · One full mock free with an account, plus 3 Writing or Speaking answers marked every 30 days; all four skills marked

PriceOfficial · CA$299 plus taxes for one CELPIP-General sitting in CanadaCelpip.me · Free to start; passes from CA$16.99 for 7 days, one-time payment

Official column: Paragon Testing, CELPIP Test Format and CELPIP Test Results (raters, rating dimensions, 2–4 business days), and Paragon Testing, Free CELPIP-General Practice Tests (Starter Set) (what the free tests include; its score page says Writing and Speaking are not scored). Task 1’s 27 minutes, Task 2’s 26 minutes and “about 150–200 words” are as shown in that official sample test. All read 28 September 2026. Fee: Paragon Testing (celpip.ca/take-celpip/overview), checked 13 Oct 2026. Our column: live figures from our own catalogue and marking records.

How CELPIP Writing is scored

Paragon has each Writing performance rated by four to six trained raters on four dimensions — Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Readability and Task Fulfillment — and turns the ratings into a CELPIP level (levels 3 to 12 equal the same CLB level). Raters reward clear organisation, a tone that fits the situation, and precise word choice. A grammatically perfect answer that ignores the prompt or uses the wrong tone will still score low, so always answer exactly what is asked.

Strategies that raise your score

Spend the first two minutes planning: note your purpose, your main points, and your closing. Open by stating why you are writing, use one paragraph per idea, and connect ideas with linking words so your writing flows. Hit the word count — too short looks underdeveloped, too long invites errors. Save two minutes at the end to fix spelling, verb tenses and articles.

Common mistakes to avoid

The biggest score-killers are getting the tone wrong (too casual in a formal email, or stiff in a friendly one), drifting off the prompt, and weak paragraphing that buries your point. Repetitive vocabulary and run-on sentences also pull down Vocabulary and Readability. Practising against model answers at CLB 7, 9 and 11 trains your eye to see the difference.

What your score report looks like

A sample built from made-up answers — every number and sentence in it was written by us, not taken from a learner. Your own report has the same parts.

Celpip.me · Score Report · WritingSample

Candidate: Sample candidate
Test: Writing · Task 1 and Task 2
Report no.: SAMPLE

Level estimate

CLB

Intermediate proficiency · CLB 5–8

Performance by criterion

	Content	Vocab.	Readab.	Task	Level
Task 1Email	8	7	6	8	7
Task 2Survey	7	7	7	7	7

Marker’s comment

Both answers cover every point the prompt asks for. Readability is the lowest criterion: the email has one long middle paragraph, and two sentences are joined with a comma.

What to improve first

One paragraph per point in the email — the reader should find your request without searching.
In the survey response, name your choice in the first sentence and give each reason its own paragraph.

Correction (example sentence written by us)

I am writing for complain about the noise, it start after midnight.

I am writing to complain about the noise, which starts after midnight.

"to + verb" after "writing"; present tense for a repeated problem; a relative clause instead of a comma splice.

Who it’s for

You want your own email and survey response marked, not just model answers to compare with.
You are not sure whether your tone, length or paragraphing is costing you a level.
You keep making the same grammar mistakes and want them found in your own sentences.

If you only want to study the task format, the free worked examples and templates need no account.

Free Writing practice with answers

A complete worked example for every writing task — the prompt, every question with its answer, and why the other options fail. No account needed.

Writing Task 1: Writing an Email

30 prompts · worked example with answers

Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions

30 prompts · worked example with answers

All free practice, every task type →

Free CELPIP Writing lessons

Go deeper with our free, in-depth writing lessons — each with strategies and CLB-level sample answers:

Writing Task 1 — Writing an Email

Master the CELPIP email: 27 minutes, 150–200 words, and the 3 bullet points you must cover. Includes CLB 7, 9 and 11 sample answers.

CELPIP Writing Task 2 Sample: Survey Response Format & Example

See a full CELPIP Writing Task 2 sample response, the official time and word limits, and a paragraph plan you can copy for your own survey answer.

CELPIP Writing Templates: Task 1 Email & Task 2 Survey Structure

Official-style templates for CELPIP Writing Task 1 (email) and Task 2 (survey response), matched to the four scored dimensions, with timing and word-count rules from celpip.ca.

CELPIP CLB 9 Writing: What It Means and How to Get There

CELPIP CLB 9 Writing means your email and survey responses score a 9 on both tasks, judged holistically by trained raters. Here's what raters look for and how to prepare.

CELPIP Writing Tips to Reach CLB 9: Task 1 & Task 2 Strategies

Practical, test-maker-backed tips for scoring CLB 9 on CELPIP Writing, covering the Email and Survey Response tasks, timing, word count, and the four scoring criteria.

CELPIP Writing Task 2 Survey Response: Sample Answer & Structure

See a full 150–200 word sample answer for CELPIP Writing Task 2 (Responding to Survey Questions), plus the exact structure, timing, and wording that raters reward.

CELPIP Writing Samples: Scored Task 1 Email & Task 2 Survey

Real CELPIP writing samples for Task 1 (email) and Task 2 (survey), scored at two bands with line notes tied to CELPIP's four official criteria, plus timing, word counts, and a self-scoring checklist.

Writing Task 2 — Responding to a Survey

The opinion task: 26 minutes, 150–200 words. Pick ONE option and defend it with reasons and examples. Includes CLB 7, 9 and 11 sample answers.

How CELPIP Writing Is Scored and the Mistakes That Cost You Points

Learn the four CELPIP Writing scoring criteria and the most common errors that lower scores, so you can write smarter emails and survey responses.

Linking Words and Transitions That Lift Your CELPIP Writing

Learn how to use cohesive devices accurately in CELPIP Writing Task 1 and Task 2 so your ideas connect smoothly and your coherence score rises.

Getting the Tone Right: Formal vs. Semi-formal in CELPIP Writing

Learn how to match your tone to the reader in CELPIP Writing Task 1 and Task 2, so your email and survey response sound natural, appropriate, and score higher.

Know your target score

CELPIP Writing is reported as a level from 3 to 12, which equals your CLB. See how scores convert on the CELPIP score chart, see what real practice answers score, or set a goal with the CLB calculator. New to the test? Start with the full CELPIP test format. And for what actually costs points, the mistakes our marker flags most often are counted one by one.

Other CELPIP skills

CELPIP Reading CELPIP Listening CELPIP Speaking

Frequently asked questions

How many tasks are in CELPIP Writing?

Two: Task 1 is an email and Task 2 is a response to survey questions. Paragon gives 53 minutes for both — 27 for the email and 26 for the survey response in its sample test — and asks for about 150–200 words each.

How is CELPIP Writing scored?

Four to six trained raters score each performance on Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Readability and Task Fulfillment; Paragon turns those ratings into a CELPIP level, and levels 3 to 12 equal the same CLB level.

What is a good CELPIP Writing score?

It depends on what you are applying for — each immigration programme sets its own CLB minimum. Our score requirements page lists them with the canada.ca page each comes from.

How long should my CELPIP email be?

Aim for 150–200 words. Answers that are far shorter look underdeveloped, while very long answers tend to introduce more errors.

Is there a CELPIP writing checker or correction online?

Yes. Write the Task 1 email or the Task 2 survey response here and it is marked on the four official Writing dimensions — Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Readability and Task Fulfillment — with a CLB estimate and corrections on your own sentences. Paragon's free CELPIP-General practice tests (two complete tests) include answer keys for Listening and Reading, and their score page says scores are not provided for Writing and Speaking.

Can I get my CELPIP writing checked for free?

Yes, within limits. A free account includes one full timed mock test with a CLB level for each skill, 3 Writing or Speaking answers marked every 30 days, and 3 Reading or Listening practice tasks a day. A pass raises that to up to 40 marked answers every 30 days (at most 8 a day). Passes start at CA$16.99 for 7 days, paid once, with no auto-renew.

Is the AI writing score the same as the real CELPIP score?

No — it is a practice estimate. On the real test each Writing performance is rated by 4 to 6 trained raters. Our marker uses the same four dimensions and reports a CLB level with the fixes that matter most, but only Paragon issues CELPIP scores.

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