The CELBAN Centre

COVID-19 has impacted CELBAN testing across all test locations. For up to date information on how Touchstone Institute is responding to the situation regarding COVID-19, please click here.

We’re Canada’s administrative centre for the Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN).

CELBAN is language assessment that reflects nursing in real life. CELBAN is an occupation-specific language test that assesses proficiency within real-world health care scenarios. It evaluates proficiency in listening, writing, reading and speaking and is recognized as proof of language proficiency by all Canadian nursing regulators.

ABOUT 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

FIND A TEST SITE
Locate a test centre nearest you.

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

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

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WHAT'S NEW

COVID-19 Update

Touchstone Institute and the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks acknowledge how important this test is for IENs on their registration pathway and are working to resume services as soon as it is safe to do so.

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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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The CELBAN Centre

ABOUT CELBAN

FIND A TEST SITE

PREPARE

SUPPORT

WHAT'S NEW

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