Paragon Testing Enterprises is pleased to announce that it will be holding the following CELPIP Test sittings in Calgary:
Test Date: January 28th, 2012 and February 25th, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Bow Valley College
Online registration is now open. It is recommended to register at least three weeks in advance as seats are limited.
Why CELPIP?
The Canadian Test. CELPIP was originally developed at The University of British Columbia (UBC) and is administered by Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of UBC. It is a complete English language testing program that accurately assesses four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Completely Delivered by Computer. CELPIP is completely delivered by computer in just one three-hour session offering a unique testing experience that requires no additional appointments. The computer-delivered speaking component allows candidates to demonstrate their English proficiency without the confounding effects associated with having a human examiner.
Uses Canadian English. CELPIP uses the English variety as spoken in Canada. Individuals wishing to immigrate to Canada relate more to understanding and using Canadian English than other varieties used in other comparable testing systems.
Additional benefits and features:
Paragon Testing Enterprises is pleased to announce the opening of its new CELPIP test centre in Ottawa at Algonquin College.
First two scheduled test dates:
Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 26th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Online registration is now open. It is recommended to register at least two weeks in advance as seats are limited.
Why CELPIP?
The Canadian Test. CELPIP was originally developed at The University of British Columbia (UBC) and is administered by Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of UBC. It is a complete English language testing program that accurately assesses four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Completely Delivered by Computer. CELPIP is completely delivered by computer in just one three-hour session offering a unique testing experience that requires no additional appointments. The computer-delivered speaking component allows candidates to demonstrate their English proficiency without the confounding effects associated with having a human examiner.
Uses Canadian English. CELPIP uses the English variety as spoken in Canada. Individuals wishing to immigrate to Canada relate more to understanding and using Canadian English than other varieties used in other comparable testing systems.
Additional benefits and features:
NEW! CELPIP Online Practice Program
Price: $29.95 + tax (3 month subscription)
The Online Practice Program is an interactive web-based program that helps you prepare for all four components of the CELPIP-General Test – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Specifically, it will enable you to:
- familiarize yourself with the format and timing of the test
- understand the performance expectations
- identify skills you need to improve to perform at your best
Includes:
- one full length practice test with instant results for the Listening and Reading tests
- sample responses with explanations for the Speaking and Writing tests
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Job Title: Manager, Test Delivery
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: November 16, 2011
PARAGON TESTING ENTERPRISES operates in the highly competitive and rapidly growing industry for English proficiency tests and their instructional products and services. As a newly created subsidiary of The University of British Columbia, PARAGON aims to make its tests the Canadian tests of choice for immigration to Canada and for placement in or admission to Canadian universities and colleges.
We are seeking an individual who will contribute to the PARAGON team environment in the area of test delivery and operations. These responsibilities include direct responsibility for administering and delivering examinations and instructional products, establishing expanded test centres as needed, providing client services to test delivery centres, and participating in software development for test delivery and operations. They also include joint responsibility with the Manager, Customer Service, for providing customer service to prospective test candidates. This position is based in our headquarters on the UBC Point Grey campus, Vancouver.
For further details regarding this position and how to apply, please refer to the Careers section of our website.
Paragon has launched a new website for www.lpitest.ca. The completely redesigned website offers a fresh new look and provides updated information about the LPI and its related products. Additionally, the new website provides answers to our test takers’ common questions in a clear and user-friendly manner.
Please feel free to provide comments, questions, or suggestions on the new site and email them to info@lpitest.ca.
The Study Guide for CELPIP® is now available in a PDF e-book format for only $19.95 CAD!
The Study Guide for CELPIP® provides you with the tools and strategies you need to succeed on the CELPIP-General and CELPIP-Academic Tests. This popular guide features:
- descriptions of the questions found in each section of CELPIP-General and CELPIP-Academic
- sample questions with answers and explanations
- test-smart practice tips and strategies
- intensive practice questions with answers
- full-length samples of Listening and Academic Reading and Writing sections with answer keys
- audio practice questions for the Listening and Speaking section
*The e-book is a read-only, non-printable PDF and can only be downloaded to one electronic device.
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We are pleased to inform you that the CELPIP-Academic Test is now fully computer-delivered.
Each component (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) will be done on the computer instead of being partially computer-delivered and partially paper-delivered. You can be assured that this is only a change in delivery method, the test format has not changed. This change is simply to make things more convenient for the test candidates.
What are the benefits of a computer-delivered test?
1. Allows test candidates to complete all components of the test in just one sitting. The Speaking component requires no additional appointments with an examiner. This allows test candidates to demonstrate their English proficiency without the confounding effects associated with human interaction as used in other testing systems.
2. Completing the test with a keyboard and mouse rather than paper and pen can provide a considerable advantage to the test candidate, especially in the Writing component.
3. The use of a headset for the Listening component allows test candidates to adjust the volume to suit their own needs.
4. The Writing component includes an automatic “word count” function.
5. Each component of the test includes a timer, which allows test candidates to keep track of their own time.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
Job Title: Instructional Products Developer
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: July 27, 2011
PARAGON TESTING ENTERPRISES operates in the highly competitive and rapidly growing industry for English proficiency tests and their instructional products and services. As a newly created subsidiary of The University of British Columbia, PARAGON aims to make its tests the Canadian tests of choice for immigration to Canada and for placement in or admission to Canadian universities and colleges.
The responsibilities of this position will largely be the development and revision of practice questions and tests, self-study guides, and preparation materials. This full-time position will commence on September 1, 2011 and is based in our headquarters on the UBC Point Grey campus, Vancouver.
For further details regarding this position and how to apply, please refer to the Careers section of our website.
Paragon launched new websites for www.paragontesting.ca and www.celpiptest.ca in July 2011. The completely redesigned websites will offer a fresh new look and provide updated information about our latest products and services. Additionally, the new websites will provide answers to our customers’ common questions in a clear and user-friendly manner.
Paragon Testing Enterprises has established a Test Advisory Panel to guide its activities in test development, evaluation, and operations. The Test Advisory Panel consists of internationally recognized scholars having expertise in the theory and application of test development, test evaluation, language literacy, language testing, and test operations. The Panel will interact with Paragon’s management team and Board of Directors to ensure that highest quality standards are maintained. Membership of the Panel will be released soon.
