Canadian Language Benchmarks are a national, standardized system of measuring a person’s English language proficiency in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing English. The results can be used for placement into language training programs or workplace training programs with a language component. CCLB is also used for BC Health Care Assistant Program.

IMPORTANT:

If you have taken the CLBPT before you must wait 3-months from your test date to retake the test
The CLBPT is NOT accepted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
You can't use the CLBPT for unapproved purposes.

Inappropriate uses of the CLBPT include:

· Entry into non-benchmarked college or university programs.

· Exit assessment from any program.

· Proof of language proficiency for immigration and/or Citizenship.

· Proof of language proficiency for employment purposes.

Proof of language progression during a language training period to inform reports to funders.

We reserve the right to decline you entrance into the test if your purpose of taking CLBPT is not amongst the approved purposes by CCLB. Please note: CCLB, licensed CLBPT assessment centres and certified CLBPT language assessors are not liable when results are used for purposes outside the scope of the tool.
For Test Transfer/Cancellation requests made less than 11 days but more than 5 days from the Test Date (excluding the Test Date), charges will be $20
Test date transfers/cancellations are not acceptable within 5 days from the test day (excluding the test date)

You will receive your confirmation email the day before your test by 4:00pm. Please check your spam/junk email for the confirmation email!

CLBPT In-Person (Surrey)