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How can preparing for the CELBAN help Internationally Educated Health Professionals that are not nurses?

The CELBAN isn’t just for nurses!

While the Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) is specifically designed for internationally educated nurses (IENs), preparing for the CELBAN can still be beneficial for other internationally educated healthcare professionals. Here are a few ways in which preparing for the CELBAN can help:

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How does the CELBAN prepare me for a career as a nurse in Canada?

The Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) is a language proficiency test that assesses the English skills of Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who want to practice nursing in Canada.

By passing the CELBAN, IENs demonstrate that they have the language proficiency necessary to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues, and healthcare providers in the Canadian healthcare system.

Here are a few ways in which the CELBAN prepares IENs for a career as a nurse in Canada:

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Why is it so hard to get a 10 in listening?

Getting a score of 10 in the listening section of the Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) can be challenging for several reasons:

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Do I have to take the CELBAN, as an Internationally Educated Nurse, to become registered as a nurse in Canada?

Yes and No!

As an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN), you are required to take the CELBAN (Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses) or another English language proficiency test in order to become registered as a nurse in Canada.

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Who is the CELBAN for?

The CELBAN (Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses) is a test of English language proficiency for individuals who want to work as healthcare professionals in Canada.

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How can I get a 10 in CELBAN Listening?

To get a score of 10 in the CELBAN Listening section, you need to demonstrate a high level of comprehension of spoken English. Here are some steps you can follow to prepare for the test:

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How can I prepare for CELBAN Writing?

Here are some steps you can follow to prepare for the CELBAN Writing section:

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πŸ“‹ NEWS: NNAS no longer requires CELBAN or IELTS scores!

As of October 13, 2022 Internationally Educated Nurses, also known as IENs, are no longer required to submit their English proficiency scores to NNAS, the National Nursing Assessment Services for practice in Canada.

In a news release, NNAS announced:

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🌎 Is it possible to take CELBAN test … prior to NNAS application

Updated 2023

Hi Kim,

 
Thanks for the welcome message. I’d like to ask if its possible to take celban test and pass first prior to NNAS application. I’m not pretty confident to pass the english test and registering for NNAS is very expensive and it has an expiration. Financial resources is very limited as well. Please advise.
 
Thank you,
K
 

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🌎 1G$* Keepsake: Im working here in canada as a caregiver. I am a Registered Nurse in the Philippines

Updated 2021

Hi! Im working here in canada as a caregiver. Im interested to apply to be LPN and RN here… I dont know if my credentials will be qualify… I have two courses in the Philippines, one Is Business Management graduated then i continue it in field of Nursing,i graduated again last october , I am a Registered Nurse in the Philippines, since February. Can i ask if u allow a voluntary works as NNAS job experience in health care as an evidence for safe nursing?what are the guidelines to assess my credentials here? Fees?Ielts? thank u.Hope u can help me..im bit confuse…God bless!!! M

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