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The Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) is a specialized language proficiency test tailored specifically to assess the English language skills of internationally trained nurses who wish to practice in Canada. The CELBAN evaluates your ability to communicate effectively in healthcare settings, focusing on tasks that are relevant to nursing practice.
To become a registered nurse in Canada, the nursing regulatory bodies require applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. This ensures that all nurses can effectively communicate in clinical settings and provide the highest level of patient care.
The nursing regulatory bodies recognizes several ways for internationally trained nurses to meet their English language proficiency requirements:
Education in English
You may meet the English language proficiency requirement if you completed your nursing education in an English-speaking country or in an English-language program.
IELTS Academic Exam
The college of nurses Ontario accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Exam. The required IELTS scores are as follows:
English Language Test Results
Validity Test results must be less than two years old at the time of application. If your test results exceed this period, you will need to retake the IELTS exam.
The CNO also accepts other standardized tests such as:
You may be exempt from providing proof of English proficiency if you:
For nurses preparing to meet the CNO English language requirements, our IELTS Prep Course for Nurses is designed to help you achieve the required band scores. The course covers all four sections of the exam (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) with a focus on the vocabulary and communication skills needed in a clinical environment.
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