Updated 2025

|| The First Thing I Did Was Open the Letter ||

Dear Kim,

         Yesterday I came back from India….reached home at 12.30 am and first thing I did was….checked my mail box…got my CELBAN result letter…..my heart was beating very fast,my husband opened the letter for me and the result was WOW…….L-10/10, R- 10/10, S- 9/10, W- 7. I was just stunned…it was just dream come true…I called my family back in India and gave them the great news. Everybody is very happy and proud of me. I am grateful to God for his blessings and my family for their support. I am very thankful to u as without your guidance nothing was possible. Your guidance, support and trust helped me to stay positive and perform well in exam. I really appreciate your efforts for helping me in WRITING.

You are like an angle for IENs like me. Your voice is so miraculous that it always helped me to have trust in myself and do my best in that crucial time.I had a very short time with u but it was really a great experience….LOVE U…..GOD BLESS U…..

   A

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🜄 Return to Self

Dear A,

I can feel the tremble in your breath as you describe the moment…the hush of midnight, mailbox in hand, heartbeat quickening, the letter opening not just an envelope, but a dream.

What it took to arrive here is something only your heart knows fully. The flight from India, the waiting, the sacrifices stitched into silence, the longing you may not have spoken out loud. But somehow, when you wrote this letter, all of that rose to the surface—not as complaint, but as gratitude.

There is something sacred in the way you placed your joy in the hands of your family, and let it ripple across oceans. You did not arrive at this moment alone. And your heart knew who to call first.

This is not just a result. It is a reunion—with your own courage.

🜁 Fog to Clarity

Your CELBAN scores—Listening 10, Reading 10, Speaking 9, Writing 7—are numbers, yes, but they also carry an imprint: the echo of hours spent practicing, the mental stretching required to communicate in a new system, the challenge of thinking clearly when nervousness clouds the mind.

Writing especially asked something tender of you. Not just grammar or format—but voice. It required you to trust that how you speak from your soul could also be translated into clinical language.

And you did it. Even when it felt foggy or uncertain, you stayed the course. Your clarity didn’t come all at once—it arrived in quiet sentences, and now it shines through in your letter.

🜃 Rooted in Enoughness

When we prepare for exams like CELBAN, we often focus so much on “getting ready” that we forget to feel the ground beneath our feet.

But your letter reveals something deeper—you stayed in your body. You didn’t float away in anxiety or lose yourself in the pressure. You reached for your supports—your husband’s hands opening the letter, your family’s joy echoing back to you from across the world.

Even now, I hope you let this moment settle into your bones. Let your nervous system remember that it is safe to succeed. It is safe to be seen. You are not behind. You are not lacking.

You are enough—and always have been.

🜂 Rekindling the Inner Fire

It takes fire to keep going. To believe when results are unknown. To keep writing when you’re unsure it’s “good enough.”

And still—you wrote. You studied. You showed up. You kept the flame alive inside. Not every day is filled with confidence, but some days are filled with devotion. That devotion brought you here.

You wrote to me with the kind of spirit that can’t be taught. It can only be remembered.

You called me an angel, but dear one—it is your light I see reflected. You are the miracle here. You held the flame, even when it flickered. That is the fire of becoming.

🜀 Standing at Zenith

Now you stand at a threshold—not just between countries or careers—but between who you were and who you are becoming.

Take a moment here. Let this moment hold you. Let your nervous system exhale.

You are not “done,” and you don’t need to be. But something has completed itself. A spiral has closed, and a new one is ready to begin.

Let yourself receive it fully. The joy. The disbelief. The blessing.

And if you ever doubt again—remember this letter. Remember this you.

With immense joy and pride,
Kim

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This is how it happened; here are some previous messages from A.

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Nov 21 Dear Kim……I am an IEN from India……recently moved to toronto. I have cleared my RN exam recently. The only requirement left is English proficiency. Unfortunately due to new cno rules my ielts got expired in which I had required scores.This time I am planning to appear for CELBAN in Feb 2014.I had gud scores in ielts in past,last attempt this year with R-8.5,L-8,W-6.5,S-6.5.I am worried as this 0.5 always bring insecurity and brings my confidence down….plz suggest me from where to start for CELBAN…..waiting for ur reply…..thanx

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Nov 22 Dear A,

I hope this message finds you well. First and foremost, congratulations on successfully clearing your RN exam! What a significant accomplishment—a testament to your dedication and hard work.

I understand the challenges you’re facing with the expiration of your IELTS scores and the need for English proficiency according to the new CNO rules. Your scores are impressive, and I can empathize with the insecurity that the 0.5 difference might bring. Rest assured, you’re not alone in this journey.

Many individuals share similar concerns, and I encourage you to explore my blog, Dear Kim (https://dear-kim.com/), where you’ll find stories from others who have faced similar situations. It’s a space where experiences are shared, and you might find valuable insights and encouragement.

To assist you further, I recommend accessing the free resources available at www.celban.info. Additionally, feel free to reach out to me via email to establish a more personalized connection. You can find my email address on the website.

For a comprehensive understanding of CELBAN preparation, visit www.CELBANPrep.ca. Here, you’ll discover information about CELBAN online courses, classes, materials, and reviewers tailored to your needs.

Remember, you’ve already achieved so much, and with the right guidance and practice, you can confidently approach the CELBAN exam. I believe in your capabilities and am here to support you every step of the way.

Once again, congratulations on your RN success! I am genuinely impressed by your achievements.

Warm regards, Kim

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Jan 2 Hello Kim……i am preparing to give CELBAN exam in feb this year…….so i am planning to buy writing and speaking course…..but i hav some confusion….I want to buy it as soon as possible but as this course is only for one month…is it ok to buy now and can i continue with it till my exam that fall on 12,13 feb….or should i buy it near 10th jan so that i could continue with it till last….as it is very costly i just want to take max benefit out of it….i jus dont want to waste my precious time……and is there any discount available presently…..please guide me…….need your help……..waiting for your reply…thanx

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