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 approved language training programs or workplace training programs with a language component. CCLB is also used for the BC Health Care Assistant Program and other similar post-secondary programs.

IMPORTANT:

- The CLBPT is NOT accepted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
- You can't use the CLBPT for unapproved purposes.
- It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that they are registering for the correct test.

The CLBPT can NOT be used for the following:

· Entry into non-benchmarked college or university programs.

· Entry into the LINC program.

· Exit assessment from any program.

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

· Proof of language proficiency for employment purposes.

· 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.
- Test Transfer/Cancellation requests much be made at least 10 days before the test for a full refund. Test Transfer/Cancellation requests made within 5 – 10 days before the test require a $20 administrative charge.
- Test Transfer/Cancellation requests must be made by filling out the request form on our website within the specified time periods.
- Test date transfers/cancellations are not acceptable within 5 days from the test day (excluding the test date)

You will receive your confirmation email immediately after registering. A reminder will be sent to your email the day before the test. Please check your spam/junk email for the confirmation email!

CLBPT In-Person (Burnaby)