CELBAN Test Prep (ELSK 1004)

Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) Test Prep is a short testpreparation course for those internationally educated nurses who are applying for licensure either to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC (CLPNBC) or to the College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC) and who are required to demonstrate English language proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing before entry to practice in the Canadian workplace.

Course code: ELSK 1004

Credits: 0.0

Tuition: $253^*

Length: 40 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/cfm-files/course-outline.cfm?subject=ELSK&number=1004

Campus: Broadway

Supplies: https://broadway.store.vcc.ca/category/esl-books/ielts-exam

Prerequisites

- Be an internationally-trained nurse AND
- CLBPT or CLB of 8 or above for Listening and CLB 7 or above for Reading OR
- English Language Assessment (ELA) of minimum of 25 in Listening and minimum of 36 in Reading OR
- IELTS score of minimum of 6.5 in Listening and minimum 6.0 in Reading OR
- Special Permission by Department Head

Please apply via Education Planner

Please apply to CELBAN/IELTS Test Preparation. Indicate when asked which test prep you are applying to.

Schedule†

ELSK 1004 schedule for programs:

VECE
VESL

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor
75525		October 3, 2020 to November 21, 2020	Sat \| 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m

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CELBAN Test Prep (ELSK 1004)

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Schedule†

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