CELBAN Across Canada
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Test Preparation Services (TPS)
Information on taking the CELBAN exam in the provinces outside of Ontario & Quebec, namely the Prometric centers in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax and St. Johns NL.
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Ontario 
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Testing Centers in Throughout Canada
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Prometric Testing
Alberta
Prometric Testing Services
Prometric Testing Centre
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Manitoba
Prometric Test Center Winnipeg
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Atlantic Provinces
Prometric Test Center Halifax, N.S
Prometric Test Center St. Johns, NL
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Taking CELBAN
Advantages of Taking the CELBAN
If you’re an internationally educated nurse (IEN) planning to work in Canada, the CELBAN might be the perfect English test for you. Here’s why:
1. It’s Tailored to Nursing
CELBAN is designed specifically for nurses, so the tasks and scenarios are all about healthcare. You’ll encounter situations like:
Since CELBAN focuses on skills you’ve already used in your nursing training, you probably won’t need to spend as much time studying. The key is to:
The test tasks are based on real nursing situations, so they’ll feel familiar. For example:
If you feel more confident using English in nursing settings than in general conversations, CELBAN could be the better choice for you. It’s practical, relevant, and designed with nurses in mind. Plus, it might save you time and stress compared to more general English tests like IELTS.
1. It’s Tailored to Nursing
CELBAN is designed specifically for nurses, so the tasks and scenarios are all about healthcare. You’ll encounter situations like:
- Talking to patients or their families.
- Writing patient reports.
- Listening to shift handovers or doctor’s instructions.
- If you’re more comfortable using English in nursing contexts than in everyday situations, CELBAN will feel more natural and fair to you.
Since CELBAN focuses on skills you’ve already used in your nursing training, you probably won’t need to spend as much time studying. The key is to:
- Understand the test format and what to expect in each section.
- Practice a few sample questions to get familiar with the timing and tasks.
- This makes CELBAN a great option if you’re busy and don’t have a lot of time to prepare.
The test tasks are based on real nursing situations, so they’ll feel familiar. For example:
- You might listen to a nurse giving a shift report.
- You could write a narrative about a patient incident.
- You’ll role-play giving instructions to a patient.
- If you’ve worked as a nurse before, these tasks will likely align with your experience, making the test feel less intimidating.
If you feel more confident using English in nursing settings than in general conversations, CELBAN could be the better choice for you. It’s practical, relevant, and designed with nurses in mind. Plus, it might save you time and stress compared to more general English tests like IELTS.
Disadvantages of Taking the CELBAN
While CELBAN has many advantages, it’s important to be aware of a few challenges before deciding if it’s the right test for you:
1. Limited Preparation Resources
Is CELBAN Still Worth It?
Despite these challenges, many nurses find CELBAN to be a better fit because of its healthcare-specific focus. If you’re confident in your nursing English and can plan ahead to secure a test date, the advantages might outweigh the disadvantages.
1. Limited Preparation Resources
- There aren’t many courses or tutors specifically for CELBAN, which can make it harder to find targeted help.
- Most preparation materials are self-study, so you’ll need to be proactive about finding resources like practice tests, sample questions, and online guides.
- CELBAN test dates fill up quickly, and there are only a few testing centers across Canada.
- If you’re in a smaller city or rural area, you might need to travel to a major city like Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal to take the test.
- CELBAN is more expensive than IELTS, costing $425 CAD (no GST).
- While the fee covers both the computer-based test (Listening, Reading, Writing) and the Speaking Test, it’s still a significant investment.
Is CELBAN Still Worth It?
Despite these challenges, many nurses find CELBAN to be a better fit because of its healthcare-specific focus. If you’re confident in your nursing English and can plan ahead to secure a test date, the advantages might outweigh the disadvantages.
Finding a Tutor Online
It is generally not a problem to get a booking for CELBAN lessons. All CELBAN lessons are 2 hours at $60/hr or $120/lesson and involve a free consultation at the beginning to determine needs and level. The first lesson is payable after the class. After the first class, 4 subsequent classes must be paid in advance.
Booking an Online Tutor
If these are times that are suitable for your schedule, go to the registration page or email at [email protected]. We do try to update changes immediately but please confirm anyways with an email or phone us at 613 447 1622.
Lessons are 1-2 hours (minimum) at $50/hr or $100/lesson. After the first class, 4 subsequent classes must be paid in advance.
With online marking, although we encourage as much writing as possible, we do cap submitted compositions at 5 writing per lesson
You may add students for no charge in the lesson but writings by other students will not be marked unless you submit them as your own.
Lessons are 1-2 hours (minimum) at $50/hr or $100/lesson. After the first class, 4 subsequent classes must be paid in advance.
With online marking, although we encourage as much writing as possible, we do cap submitted compositions at 5 writing per lesson
You may add students for no charge in the lesson but writings by other students will not be marked unless you submit them as your own.
Technical Needs
TPS Online classes are equipped with the technical ability to share screens and sound and the only thing we expect from you is to have a ZOOM account and a working microphone. Headsets are advisable but not compulsory.