CELBAN score

CELBAN score refers to the numerical assessment of a candidate's performance on the CELBAN exam. Scores are typically provided for each section of the exam (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) and may range from 1 to 10 or 1 to 12, depending on the scoring system used. Higher scores indicate higher proficiency in English language skills relevant to nursing practice in Canada. 

CELBAN Proficiency Levels and Descriptions

Beginners

• 0, 1, 2 Minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess

• 3 Some proficiency in limited healthcare contexts

• 4 Adequate proficiency for daily healthcare activities

Intermediate

• 5 Acquiring proficiency in healthcare contexts

• 6 Developing proficiency in healthcare contexts

• 7 Adequate proficiency in healthcare contexts

• 8 Good proficiency in healthcare contexts

Advanced Skills and Competencies

• 9 Effective proficiency in healthcare contexts

• 10 Highly effective proficiency in healthcare contexts

• 11 Advanced proficiency in healthcare contexts

• 12 Advanced proficiency in healthcare contexts