WHO WE ARE The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)/Centre des niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (CNCLC) is an Ottawa-based, national, non-profit organization. Since 1998, CCLB has been the centre of expertise in support of the Canadian Language Benchmarks and Niveaux de compétence linguistiques canadiens, the national standards for describing, measuring, and recognizing the second- language proficiency of immigrants and prospective immigrants for living and working in Canada. For more information about CCLB/CNCLC, visit www.language.ca. WHY CCLB/CNCLC? Interesting projects Canada-wide resources and connections Contribute to the field of ESL/FSL Supportive CCLB staff Professional growth and networking Credibility in the field
WHO WE ARE The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)/Centre des niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (CNCLC) is an Ottawa-based, national, non-profit organization. Since 1998, CCLB has been the centre of expertise in support of the Canadian Language Benchmarks and Niveaux de compétence linguistiques canadiens, the national standards for describing, measuring, and recognizing the second- language proficiency of immigrants and prospective immigrants for living and working in Canada. For more information about CCLB/CNCLC, visit www.language.ca. WHY CCLB/CNCLC? Interesting projects Canada-wide resources and connections Contribute to the field of ESL/FSL Supportive CCLB staff Professional growth and networking Credibility in the field
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ISSN: 1488-8157 June 2026 Resources Multi-level modules continue to be accessible on Tutela.ca via the collection CCLB Module Plans, Resources and Reference Material and on Avenue.ca. Recently added modules include the topics CLB 3L-4L Shopping for Groceries and CLB 3L-4L Caring for the Environment. The newest PD sessions available for programs are now available for Lead Teachers to deliver. One session focuses on literacy support called “Getting Started with Literacy Learners” and the other session covers important considerations around AI called “AI and Professional Judgement in PBLA”. The 10 new units
ISSN: 1488-8157 March 2026 Resources Check out our newest resource to support literacy classrooms. The literacy orientation kit explores teaching EAL/ESL literacy. The kit is designed to be accessible and clear for instructors who are new to teaching EAL literacy but robust enough to support more experienced instructors. The first section is a “quick start” guide, and the other 9 sections explore this information in greater detail. Key topics include learners, levels, approaches and resources. The kit will be updated as needed over time. Explore the kit by clicking: literacy.language.ca The
This webinar provided a follow up information session about the Resource Package "Placing Literacy Learners, and Assigning and Removing L for Literacy Designations". Offered on February 13, 2026 | from 1:00pm to 2:30pm (Eastern Time) Financed by: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada PPT Presentation
ISSN: 1488-8157 December 2025 Resources If you missed it, the Placing Literacy Learners, and Assigning and Removing L for Literacy Designations Resource Package for Programs is now available! This resource represents a direct response to the second key conclusion by providing support to programs to assign or remove the L designation using a combination of evidence and informed professional judgement. You can download the package from our website. It includes: User Guide Package #1: Placing a literacy learner Package #2: Adding an L designation Package #3: Removing an L designation View
This webinar provided an orientation to the Resource Package "Placing Literacy Learners, and Assigning and Removing L for Literacy Designations". Offered on October 10, 2025 | from 1:00pm to 2:30pm (Eastern Time) Financed by: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada PPT Presentation
Participate in the National Consultation Survey to modernize the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB), conducted by Pivotal Research Inc., an independent Canadian research firm, is seeking input from language professionals, educators, administrators, and other stakeholders through a National Consultation Survey on modernizing the CLB. Purpose of the survey The survey aims to: Explore how the CLB/NCLC frameworks are used, understood, and integrated. Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation to better reflect the diverse realities of learners and practitioners. The survey takes about 15–20 minutes to complete and is recommended to be done in one
The CCLB has been funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to update the national language frameworks: CLB: ESL for Adults, CLB: ESL for ALL, NCLC : Français langue seconde pour adultes, NCLC : FLS pour AMA. The update will be about modernizing the CLB/NCLC. It is not a review of the theoretical foundations or a revalidation of the frameworks. We will not be re-considering the model of communicative language ability, the number of stages or levels. We will be reviewing how we can modernize the content, including making it more user-friendly, more accessible to more users and potential users,