What is 27 Out of 38 in CELPIP Reading?

During your mock exams, you will receive a "raw score" based on how many multiple-choice questions you answered correctly. A highly specific but common question is: what is 27 out of 38 in CELPIP reading?

1. The Raw Score to CLB Conversion

Paragon Testing does not release the exact, official algorithm because it varies slightly depending on the difficulty of the specific test form you received. However, based on years of historical data from test-takers, a raw score of 27 out of 38 in the Reading module generally converts to a CLB 8.

2. What do you need for a CLB 9?

If you are aiming for the "magic" CLB 9 to maximize your Express Entry points, a 27 is just slightly too low. To comfortably secure a CLB 9 in Reading, you should aim for a raw score of at least 31 to 33 out of 38. This means you have very little room for error and must master the final, most difficult reading passage (Reading for Viewpoints).

3. Unscored Items

Remember that your real test may contain unscored "dummy" questions used for research. Your raw score on practice tests is a great benchmark, but on the real exam, your focus should simply be on getting as many right as possible without worrying about the exact math.