CELBAN/IELTS Test Preparation

CELBAN Test Prep is a short test preparation course for those internationally educated nurses who are applying for licensing 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 before entry to practice in the Canadian workplace.

IELTS Test Prep (International English Language Testing System) is an internationally established English Language proficiency test. This test prep course is designed to perpare students to achieve an IELTS 6.5 -7.0 score in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Program Status:
Accepting applications

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Start	Length	Credentials	Campus	Part- or Full-time
Jan, Apr, Sep	CELBAN (8 weeks), IELTS (12 weeks)	VCC Transcript	Broadway	Part-time

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CELBAN/IELTS Test Preparation

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Celban test preparation courses are offered in January, April and September. Classes are on Saturdays over 8 consecutive weeks from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Online	Mail	In Person
If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now.	Download and complete the (PDF) application/registration form and mail it to VCC Registrar's Office	Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check application status to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Program Description

CELBAN/IELTS Test Preparation

Program Description

Course Outcomes

Develop test-taking strategies
Familiarize candidates with the format of the test
Increase candidates knowledge and the understanding of their language skill levels using the Canadian Language Benchmarks

Admission Requirements

CELBAN/IELTS Test Preparation

Admission Requirements

General

This program welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

Missing prerequisites? VCC offers courses in Adult Upgrading and English as an Additional Language to help you meet your goals.

CELBAN Requirements:

Internationally trained as a nurse
CLB or CLBPT scores of 8 or above for Listening and CLB 7 or above for Reading

IELTS

IELTS Requirements:

a combination of a 15 and 20 level ELSK course ie. 0715 & 0720 or 0815 & 0820 or 0915 & 0920
OR ELSK 0930
OR CLPBT scores at 7 in all skills
OR English Language assessment: 36 – Reading, 13 – Essay, 20 – Listening, 24 - Speaking
OR IELTS scores of 6.0 or highter in all skills
OR Department Leader approval

Course Schedule

CELBAN/IELTS Test Preparation

Courses Schedule

Fees and Other costs

CELBAN/IELTS Test Preparation

Application Fee

$35

Tuition Fee

$146.00 CELBAN $773.00 IELTS

Student Union Fee

$55 per term

College Initiative Fee

$8 per class

Other Costs

$5.84

- Campus Resource Fee

For book lists and prices, check Bookstore.

Fees are approximate and subject to change without notice. Students are responsible for any increase in fees if advanced payments are made. The application fee is non-refundable. Fees are refunded according to the refund policy. For further clarification, see withdrawals and refunds information page.

Program FAQ

CELBAN/IELTS Test Preparation

Program FAQ

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Info Sessions

CELBAN/IELTS Test Preparation

Info Sessions

Learn with a leader in ESL education. VCC’s English as an Additional Language (EAL) department offers programs and courses for a variety of English language levels and education needs:

ESL Pathways (Canadian Language Benchmark Levels 5-9)
English for Academic Purposes (first-year university English)
English language skills while training in

Attend an information session and you will learn about how to assess your language level, how to apply and register, what you can study after you improve your English, and how to apply for student loans if you are low income. Please bring a language assessment test or course results if you have them.

Join us at VCC's Broadway campus, 1155 East Broadway at Glen Drive, across from VCC/Clark SkyTrain station.