why choose paragon`s tests? - Paragon Testing Enterprises

WHY CHOOSE PARAGON’S TESTS?
• Paragon’s tests have a successful track record of measuring English proficiency for over 30 years
• Paragon’s tests assess English as used in Canada
• Paragon’s tests are reliable and valid and meet international industry standards
• Paragon is guided by a Test Advisory Panel of internationally recognized experts in test development
WHAT IS THE LPI TEST?
With a track record for measuring reading and writing
proficiency for more than three decades, the LPI Test
was originally developed at The University of British
Columbia to serve this purpose. This test is used by The
University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University,
Thompson Rivers University, and many other universities
and colleges in British Columbia to assess the English
language proficiency of prospective and current students
for entrance into their academic programs or first-year
English courses.
To remain competitive, companies and professional
associations look to recruit employees and certify
members who have the necessary reading and writing
skills to carry out their responsibilities and represent their
organizations effectively.
What groups can use the LPI Test Results?
• universities, colleges, and ESL schools for placement in first-year English courses
• universities and colleges as a screen for entrance to English courses
• professional associations and employers for testing the English proficiency of their members and employees
For more information
about the LPI Test,
visit www.lpitest.ca.
• Paragon is a Citizenship and Immigration Canada designated testing agency
PARAGON’S MISSION
“Paragon seeks to make its English proficiency tests the tests of choice
for those wishing to immigrate to Canada or to study in Canada.”
PARAGON PRODUCTS & SERVICES
• test development and psychometric assessment
• development of test delivery software and registration systems
• test registration and delivery
• score reporting
• self-study guides
For information on current test sitting locations, dates
and costs, visit www.paragontesting.ca.
CONTACT PARAGON
Paragon Testing Enterprises
102-2389 Health Sciences Mall,
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Tel: (778) 327-6853; Fax: (604) 822-9144
[email protected] | www.paragontesting.ca
Copyright © 2012 Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of The University of British
Columbia. CELPIP-G, CELPIP-A, and LPI are registered trademarks of Paragon Testing
Enterprises. The UBC Logo and the name of The University of British Columbia and any variation
thereof are Official Marks of The University of British Columbia and are used with permission.
Paragon is a Canadian company that develops and
delivers English language proficiency tests. It is a subsidiary
of The University of British Columbia, where the tests
were originally developed.
CIC AND THE CELPIP-GENERAL TEST
Applicants for immigration to Canada under the Federal
Skilled Workers and Professionals Class (FSW) and the
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) are required to provide
the results of a language proficiency test in either English
or French. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
has designated the CELPIP-General Test as evidence of
English language proficiency. Immigration applicants can
fulfill their language requirements and obtain up to 16
immigration points by taking the CELPIP-General Test
and submitting the results to CIC.
WHAT IS THE CELPIP-GENERAL TEST?
The CELPIP-General Test provides Citizenship and
Immigration Canada and other users with an accurate
measurement of English language proficiency in common
usage situations.
The CELPIP-General Test is a complete English
language testing program that assesses general levels
of functional competency. The test consists of four
components:
• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
What groups can use the CELPIP-General Test
Results?
• CIC requiring proof of English language proficiency of applicants for immigration to Canada (FSW and CEC)
• Canadian immigration associations and consultants advising applicants for immigration to Canada to fulfill language requirements
• professional associations and employers requiring proof of English language proficiency of their members or prospective employees
For more information about the CELPIP-General Test,
visit www.celpiptest.ca.
WHAT IS THE CELPIP-ACADEMIC TEST?
The CELPIP-Academic Test provides universities and
colleges with an accurate measurement of English language
proficiency in academic settings. The CELPIP-Academic
Test is a complete English language testing program that
assesses higher levels of functional competency. The test
consists of four components:
• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
All four CELPIP-Academic Test components are
completely computer-delivered in just one sitting, offering
a unique test-taking experience that requires no additional
appointments.
All four CELPIP-General Test components are
completely computer-delivered in just one sitting,
offering a unique test-taking experience that requires no
additional appointments. The computer-delivered
Speaking component allows candidates to demonstrate
their English proficiency without the possible confounding
effects associated with human interaction as used in other
testing systems.
The computer-delivered Speaking component allows
candidates to demonstrate their English proficiency
without the possible confounding effects associated with
human interaction as used in other testing systems.
The format and scoring of the CELPIP-General Test are
referenced to the Canadian Language Benchmarks. The
CELPIP-General Test uses the English variety spoken in
Canada. Individuals wishing to immigrate to and adapt
to life in Canada relate more to understanding and using
Canadian English than other varieties of English used in
other comparable testing systems.
What groups can use the CELPIP-Academic
Test Results?
CANADA’S TEST
FOR IMMIGRATION
The format and scoring of the Listening and Speaking
components are referenced to the Canadian Language
Benchmarks.
• Canadian universities and colleges requiring proof of English language proficiency for admission to their academic programs
• Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) requiring proof of English language proficiency of their members
• professional associations and employers requiring proof of English language proficiency of their members or prospective employees
For more information about the CELPIP-Academic Test,
visit www.celpiptest.ca.