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CELBANPrep University is the learning environment within the broader CELBANPrep educational ecosystem. Learning about the CELBAN, preparing for the CELBAN, developing communication skills, and pursuing professional development are related; but, they are not necessarily the same learning activity.

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About CELBANPrep University

A Learning Ecosystem

With Three Centres: Information, Resource, and Learning centres

CELBANPrep University is a structured learning environment for Internationally Educated Nurses and other Internationally Educated Health Professionals developing the language, communication, and professional competencies needed for healthcare practice in Canada.

Its learning ecosystem has developed over time in response to the needs Kim has encountered in working with internationally educated health professionals.

Today, CELBANPrep University includes three learning pathways:

Bronze in the Information Centre
Orientation, information, self-evaluation, and introductory resources.
Silver in the Resource Centre
Self-directed CELBAN skill development in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
Gold in the Learning Centre
CELBAN/CLB competency, professional, and career-development learning.

👉 Explore the CELBANPrep University learning pathways

How CELBANPrep University Fits Into the Larger Ecosystem

CELBANPrep University is the learning environment within the broader CELBANPrep educational ecosystem.

CELBAN.info is the CELBAN Help Centre, which is the knowledge and information environment.
CELBANPrep Publishing is the publishing arm, publishing books, workbooks, guides, and other educational publications.
CELBANPrep is the broader educational practice from which these environments have developed.
CELBANPrep University is where structured learning takes place.

This distinction matters because learning about CELBAN, preparing for CELBAN, developing communication skills, and pursuing professional development are related; but, they are not necessarily the same learning activity.

What Kind of Learner Is CELBANPrep University For?

CELBANPrep University is designed for learners who want more than information.

It provides opportunities to:

understand the CLB framework and its application through CELBAN. ✅
develop specific communication skills. ✅
practise using those skills. ✅
reflect on their own development. ✅
connect language learning with healthcare communication. ✅
and continue developing professionally beyond an immediate examination goal. ✅

> You do not have to begin with a course.

Sometimes the right first step is simply understanding where you are and what you need.

That is why the Information Centre exists.

Your First Visit to CELBANPrep University

Explore the Virtual Campus

The following videos were created to help new students become familiar with the CELBANPrep University virtual campus and its app-based learning environment.

The University has evolved since these videos were recorded, so some screens, navigation, and layouts may look different today.

The underlying purpose of the videos remains useful: to help you understand how the learning environment works before you begin.

FREE Virtual Tour

Want to look around before you decide what you need?

The Information Centre provides an accessible starting point for exploring CELBAN preparation, understanding your options, and beginning self-directed study.

👉 Explore the FREE Information Centre