Services
Practical Services for Language Standards and Assessment
From benchmarking and standard setting to assessment tools, professional learning, and audience-focused support, our services help connect language standards to real-world use.
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For Learners
Access learner-focused resources, tools, and guidance.
For Instructors
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For Assessors
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For Organization
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What We Offer
Services That Support Language Standards in Practice
From benchmarking and assessment to professional learning and audience-based support, our services help organizations and individuals apply language standards with confidence.
For Learners
Occupational Language Analysis and related publications help identify the real-world language demands of jobs and professional roles. This service connects language standards to workplace communication and practical sector needs.
Benchmarking
Benchmarking services help define language expectations in workplace, training, and professional contexts. They connect national standards to practical language demands in ways that support planning, consistency, and informed decision-making.
Standard Setting
CCLB supports national English and French language standards used to describe, measure, and recognize adult second-language proficiency in Canada. This work helps ensure standards remain practical, fair, and reliable across education, training, community, and workplace settings.
Language Assessment
Language assessment services and tools support the measurement of proficiency for placement, progression, and program use. This area helps users understand how assessment connects to national standards and where to find the right tools or next steps.