The CELPIP Preparation Program helps future test takers to prepare for the individual components of the CELPIP test (both CELPIP General and CELPIP-General LS). The program emphasizes the requirements and the expectations of each section of the test and increases students' chances of achieving their target score.
Ashton College offers a CELPIP Preparation Program for those planning on taking the CELPIP test. The program is offered live online and is designed to prepare students for individual components of the CELPIP-General and the CELPIP-General LS tests. Students can register for individual modules of their choice, or take the entire training for all four modules of CELPIP test.
The CELPIP Preparation Program allows potential test takers to fully prepare for different components of the CELPIP test, increasing their ability to achieve their target score. For many newcomers to Canada, a high score in language proficiency is a step towards raising their Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) and improving their Express Entry profile.
The CELPIP Preparation Program has been developed by CELPIP experts to assist test takers and ensure they maximize their performance and demonstrate their true level of English language on the test day. The program focuses on improving students’ language skills and helping them better understand the test format, style and expectations.
For further information, please visit CELPIP frequently asked questions.
Daragh has been teaching ESL in Vancouver since 1992. He has worked at all the leading language schools in the city and was a Cambridge Examiner for the FCE/CAE.
He was also a Teacher Trainer on the TESOL program at Vancouver Community College.
With a BA Psychology, CELTA certification and a background in Counselling, he brings a warm heart to the learning experience.
Humza obtained a degree in Philosophy (Concordia University, Montréal) and French (Athabasca University, Edmonton); he holds the prestigious CELTA certificate (Cambridge University, Vancouver).
Humza has significant experience teaching English at various levels and in a variety of settings. For example, he has taught and tutored in class, in groups, at summer camps and online. Moreover, his experience spans from the K-12 to the post-secondary levels.
Humza has developed personalized curriculums for ESL/ELL in-school, after-school and summer programs. Finally, he successfully opened, ran and managed an ESL/ELL tutoring company.
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This module prepares students for the fundamental practices in reading that can be used during the reading component of the CELPIP test. The core topics include:
Students will increase their proficiency in the following tasks:
The course is delivered in the following format:
This module provides comprehensive teaching on the best writing strategies for the writing component of the CELPIP test. The key learning areas include:
Students will develop note-taking techniques, learn to manage their time, and identify common writing errors and how to correct them. Special attention will be given to the use of transitional words and phrases.
The course is delivered in the following format:
This module helps students develop ideas and improve their speaking skills for the speaking component of the CELPIP test. Students will become proficient in:
Students will develop skills in the following areas:
Special attention will be given to students’ ability to state their opinions and the difference between weak and convincing reasons. The course is delivered in the following format:
This module gives an overview of the question types and expected responses for the listening component of the CELPIP test. This module focuses on the following key areas:
Students will practice identifying relevant and irrelevant information, interpreting visual clues, distinguishing between facts and opinions, and identifying the differences between summaries and paraphrases. The course is delivered in the following format:
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The registration fee for each course is $250* ($1,000* for all 4 modules).
*The registration fee does not include the cost of all required materials and/or textbooks.
Live Online Students
Ashton College uses web conferencing tools to help instructors and students connect and collaborate live online. For the online classes, students need to have a fully functional computer system with a webcam, speakers and microphone or headset and headphones, along with a reliable high-speed internet connection. Though the classes can be accessed using smartphones and tablets, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer for a better learning experience.