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ABOUT CELBAN


CELBAN

Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) is an assessment tool designed to assess the English language proficiency of internationally educated nurses (IENs) who are applying for licensure in the nursing profession in Canada. CELBAN is recognized by nursing licensing bodies across Canada. Developed by the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB), CELBAN is managed by a national administration centre and administered by test sites across Canada. Learn more  

  • Self assess

  • PREPARE

  • Are you ready for CELBAN? Test your readiness and find strategies to prepare.


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  • What to expect

  • SUPPORT

  • Need help? Read our FAQs for answers about the test, registration and preparation.


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WHAT'S NEW


  • Online CELBAN

    Touchstone Institute and The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks would like to thank you for your patience during this period of exam cancellations due to the pandemic. We are pleased to share that CELBAN is moving to an online, computer-based delivery model.
     
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  • COVID-19 Update

    **IMPORTANT NOTICE**​

    Touchstone Institute has decided to temporarily suspend all CELBAN tests and close registration for all future test dates.
     
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