CANADIAN LANGUAGE BENCHMARK
PLACEMENT TEST
CLBPT
Before starting classes in the ELSA Program, you must take the CLBPT to find
out what level of English you are at.
This is a streamlined, STANDARDIZED TEST across Canada. It is used to
place adult learners in ESL programs. It is task-based and assesses
four language skills:
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
The test is aligned with the CANADIAN LANGUAGE BENCHMARKS LEVELS 1-8
The test is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes and you must book an
appointment ahead of time.
If you are a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen and you plan to take
part in the ELSA program, the test is free of charge.
Currently the CLBPT is available only to assessment centres and to all
government-funded adult ESL programs throughout the country which meet the
CLBPT policy requirements. In some regions, additional restrictions may
apply. For more information on the CLBPT, go to
www.language.ca
Please email:
Shannon at shannon@imss.ca or Joan at
elsa.imss@shawcable.com
or call 250-562-2900
for more details or to book and appointment.