CELBAN Test Prep (ELSK 1004)
Prerequisites
Be an internationally-trained nurse AND CLBPT/CLB 8 or above for Listening and CLB 7 or above for Reading; OR English Language Assessment with minimum 25 in Listening and 36 in Reading; OR IELTS score of minimum 6.5 in Listening and 6.0 in Reading; OR Department approval.Additional Information
- CELBAN Test and Format
Test-taking strategies
Canadian Language Benchmarks
Listening:
- form-filling based on clinical scenarios
- responding to clinical scenarios in multiple choice test
Speaking:
- role rehearsals of eliciting information, patient teaching and giving advice to a colleague
- responding to questions using description, comparison, argument, opinion
Writing:
- analysis of grammar and writing samples
- form-filling
- writing short reports and summaries
Reading:
- skimming, scanning
- reading formatted and un-formatted texts
Interested in this course? Apply on EducationPlanner BC.
Select the "Upgrading or English as an Additional Language Applicant" category, then select the "CELBAN/IELTS Test Prep" program. When asked "Which test prep are you applying to?" select either CELBAN or IELTS.
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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