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Language Assessment, Referral, and Counselling Centre
AS A CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY, WE ARE GUIDED BY FAITH TO CARE FOR AND BRING HOPE TO PEOPLE IN NEED WITH HUMILITY, COMPASSION AND RESPECT. 
OUR MISSION
LARCC
SERVICES
English and French  language assessments

Educational 
counselling 
(in person, phone or 
online)
After-test
counselling
Follow-up
Info sessions, workshops +
focus groups
CLB
1-on-1
ENGLISH ASSESSMENTS OFFERED BY LARCC
Canadian Language
Benchmark 
Placement Test
Mainly used for LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers) & ESL (English as a Second Language) 
CLBPT
CLB LEVELS:
PRE-CLB TO CLB 8
CLBA
Canadian Language
Benchmark Assessment
More academic, mainly used for post-secondary, apprenticeship, bridging, and mentorship programs
CLB LEVELS:
PRE-CLB TO CLB 8
CLB-LPT
Canadian Language Benchmark Literacy Placement Test 
For clients with literacy needs and concerns
CLB LEVELS:
PRE-FOUNDATION 
TO CLB 4L
ELTPA
Enhanced Language Training Placement Assessment
Most commonly used for the licensing body of respiratory therapists
CLB LEVELS:
CLB 6 TO CLB 10
FRENCH ASSESSMENT OFFERED BY LARCC
Batterie de tests de classement aux niveaaux de compétence linguistiques canadiens
Mainly used for CLIC (cours de français pour les immigrants au Canada)- French language classes for newcomers
BTC-
NCLC
CLB LEVELS:
PRE-CLB TO CLB 8
CLB SECTIONS
LISTENING
WHAT SKILL AREAS ARE TESTED?
SPEAKING
READING
WRITING
You will be given a separate benchmark level for each skill.
WHAT DOES EACH CLB LEVEL LOOK LIKE?
HAVE DESCRIPTIONS FOR EACH LEVEL AND SECTION. 
CAN DO STATEMENTS 
VISIT                        TO ACCESS 
A FREE ONLINE ENGLISH 
SELF-ASSESSMENT AND 
CAN DO STATEMENTS.
CLB-OSA.CA
Go to clb-osa.ca
Create account to start self-assessment
Can do statements can be found under "Benchmarks"
Want to print out Can Do Statements? Go to "Overview".
All the levels are listed. Select the level you want.
Now you can print out the page or download as a PDF.
Lots of online resources
Try a language exchange
Listen to the radio
OTHER WAYS TO PRACTICE YOUR ENGLISH
Volunteer 
Join groups - for example, there is an Immigrant Women's group and an Immigrant Men's group here at Catholic Social Services
OTHER IMMIGRATION & SETTLEMENT SERVICES
(i.e. information about health care, housing and schools for children, etc.)
Settlement Supports 
at Edmonton Public Libraries.
LACE English Conversation Circles
Cross-cultural Counseling 
Canadians and Immigrants get matched
Cultural Links
Citizenship Exam Preparation
Parenting in 2 Cultures, Women and Men's Group and Other Workshops 
Services for Temporary Foreign Workers
Volunteer Opportunities
and more!
check out our sessions
at csslarcc.eventbrite.com
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Attend one of our CLB prep info sessions or CLB 1-on-1 (English tutoring).
We also offer other education related info sessions. 
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
IMMIGRATION & SETTLEMENT 
8212 118 AVE,
EDMONTON, AB, T5B 0S3

CONTACT
US
Phone: (780) 424-3545 
Email: larcc@cssalberta.ca

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