Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) is an assessment tool designed to assess the English language proficiency of internationally-educated nurses who are applying for licensure in the nursing profession in Canada.
CELBAN has been recognized by nursing licensing bodies across Canada.
Who the Program is for
If you completed your nursing education in another country and you speak English as a second language, you may want to consider taking the CELBAN Test Prep course. CELBAN has been endorsed by most RN, RPN and all LPN licensing bodies across Canada as an acceptable option to demonstrate your level of English language proficiency for licensure. CELBAN will evaluate your proficiency level in all four skill areas (speaking, listening, writing and reading).
The CELBAN Test Preparation course at OMNI College is designed to improve the student’s English Language competency in order to prepare candidates to write the CELBAN Test.
* Note: successful completion of this course does not guarantee a passing grade on the CELBAN test.
Course Outline
Emphasis will be on daily intensive practice that will give students personalized help in identifying their strengths and weaknesses and in improving their English language proficiency and confidence level in preparation for the CELBAN Test.
Students will be given practice tests under simulated exam conditions, and be provided with competency scores based on exam criteria, along with computerized graphs that chart progress and with personalized comments to guide them in improving competency level.
Students will participate in one-on-one interviews with the instructor, which simulates the actual exam situation. Each student will be provided with an audio tape along with detailed written assessment of strengths and weaknesses including suggestions on how to improve.
Students will participate in a variety of supplementary exercises to deepen their understanding of English and related medical vocabulary, as well as completing on-line assignments to reinforce the skills covered in daily lessons.
Students will be asked to maintain, and, submit for instructor’s comments, a Response Journal in which they complete daily entries to identify personal goals and action plans.
Admission Requirements
In order to enroll in OMNI’s CELBAN Test Prep course you must:
- Achieve either a minimum previous CELBAN score of not more than 3 points below the regulatory body required pass level, OR equivalent score from a recognized English profiency test (ie. IELTS, TOEFL, etc), OR pass an OMNI English Assessment test.
- Pass an interview with the OMNI Admissions Department
Program Length & Schedule
4 weeks, intensive full time course
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