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Join our Webinar TODAY!

Paragon Testing Enterprises will be hosting a FREE CELPIP webinar on March 29, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. (PST). The webinar will include valuable information about the CELPIP Test, some useful test preparation tips and an informal Question & Answer session.

Joining the meeting:
1.Open the following link: http://meet56212789.adobeconnect.com/celpipinfo/
2. Select “Enter as Guest”
3. Type in your first and last name and click “Enter Room”
4. Once the meeting begins, the meeting room interface will appear.
*Adobe Connect only requires an internet connection, a web browser, and Adobe Flash Player 10.1(or greater) to attend the webinar.
You will need speakers or an audio headset to listen to the webinar, however, all questions by participants will be done in the chat-log, therefore, a microphone will not be required.

If you have any questions, please email us at info@celpiptest.ca

Save 25% on Prep Materials

If you register for the CELPIP Test and purchase two or more preparation materials, we will take 25% off of each item purchased.

Discount only applies at the time of CELPIP Test registration.

 

Most popular preparation material combination for the CELPIP-General Test:

1) CELPIP-General Online Practice Program – Regular Price $24.95

2) Study Guide for CELPIP (E-Book) – Regular Price $19.95

Total Preparation Material Price (Regular): $44.90

Total Preparation Material Price (with 25% discount): $33.68   You Save $11.22!

 

Take advantage of this limited time offer and register for the CELPIP Test today!

 

Not ready to purchase a CELPIP Test? That’s okay! Buy two or more preparation materials without a CELPIP Test registration and we will take 10% off of each item purchased.

 

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Info Session: Feb 16th

Paragon Testing will host a CELPIP Test information session at Seneca@York Campus in Toronto, ON on Thursday, February 16th.

The information session will include exciting giveaways, valuable information about the CELPIP Test, some useful test preparation tips and an informal Question & Answer session.

Location: Seneca@York Campus, Room S2172

Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Cost: Free

*Limited Seating. Please email info@celpiptest.ca to reserve your seat.

We look forward to seeing you there!


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Info Session: Feb 15th

Paragon Testing will host a CELPIP Test information session at Simon Fraser University in Surrey, B.C. on Wednesday, February 15th.

The information session will include exciting giveaways, valuable information about the CELPIP Test, some useful test preparation tips and an informal Question & Answer session.

Location: Simon Fraser University (Surrey Campus). Room – SUR 3040

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Cost: Free

Light refreshments will be provided.

*Limited Seating. Please email info@celpiptest.ca to reserve your seat.

We look forward to seeing you there!


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New Job Opportunity

Job Title: English Language Assessment Specialist

Job Type: Part-time or full-time employee or consultant (negotiable)

Posted: January 17, 2012

 PARAGON TESTING ENTERPRISES operates in the highly competitive and rapidly growing industry of 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 a viable Canadian alternative for placement in or admission to Canadian universities and colleges, for immigration to Canada, and for the workplace.

The English Language Assessment Specialist will contribute to the PARAGON team environment in the area of Test Development and Research for all of Paragon’s English language testing programs.

See full job description and how to apply.

Visit the Careers page.

New Test Sitting: Calgary

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:

New Test Centre: Ottawa

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:

 

 

Online Practice Program

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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New Job Opportunity

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.