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CELPIP Test Prep team — instruction from top-scoring teachers to help you prepare efficiently and achieve a high score quickly.
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Nine teachers. One pass-rate.
Every instructor is CELPIP-certified, with their own specialization. Pick the one that fits.
Lee Teacher
University of Cambridge · Foreign General Manager
Lee graduated from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom with a teaching qualification. As our foreign general manager, Lee is responsible for communicating with foreign departments to introduce CELPIP Test Prep so prospects can reach out if they need assistance. He is also deeply invested in researching, developing, and expanding our in-house materials to provide the highest quality of teaching possible. He firmly believes that learning a language is not only a test of talent, but also a test of real-world skills and applications.
Alan Teacher
Over 20 years of teaching experience
Alan was born and raised in Vancouver and graduated in Hong Kong. He uses his bilingualism and experience in both countries to teach IELTS, CELPIP, and other language proficiency tests, and has done so for over 15 years. He has accumulated decades of teaching experience and an arsenal of tips and tricks to pass down to his students. He believes students excel best when they learn from someone who is just as passionate as they are about teaching.
Owen Lin
M.A. in English Education, New York University · 15+ Years of CELPIP Teaching Experience
Owen Lin holds a Master's degree in English Education from New York University and has over 15 years of experience teaching CELPIP preparation courses. As a core instructor of CELPIP Test Prep's CELPIP Intensive Program, he has helped nearly 10,000 students achieve their target scores. Specializing in all four CELPIP components—Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking—Owen excels at breaking down key test concepts, common challenges, and effective test-taking strategies. He develops targeted score-improvement plans for students aiming for CLB 4-5, CLB 7, and CLB 9+. Whether it's improving listening comprehension, mastering reading strategies, enhancing speaking performance, or strengthening writing structure and language use, Owen helps students understand the exam requirements, overcome score barriers, and maximize their results with confidence.
Alex Zhang
Certified English Teacher in Canada · Nearly 10 Years of ELL Teaching & Curriculum Development Experience
Alex Zhang is the Lead Instructor of CELPIP Test Prep's CELPIP Foundation Program, with a background in Applied Linguistics and Canadian English Teacher Certification. Alex specializes in helping beginner-level learners and students at the CLB 0-3 and CLB 4+ levels build a strong English foundation. Starting with listening and speaking skills, he helps students expand their vocabulary, develop a solid understanding of grammar, and build confidence in English communication. Through a structured and progressive approach, Alex guides students in improving their reading and writing abilities while strengthening their overall language skills. His goal is to help learners gain confidence, establish a solid foundation, and prepare effectively for future CELPIP-focused training and score improvement.
Thomas Teacher
University of Sussex · Master's from a top-20 university
Thomas graduated from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom with a teaching qualification. He is passionate about education and has countless years of experience teaching in a public school system. He also assisted our CELPIP Test Prep team in researching and analyzing the CELPIP exam to create original in-house content. His own experience with CELPIP helped inform our original curriculum, and he continues to pass his skills onto his students.
Miriam Teacher
Certified high-school English teacher
Miriam is a high school English teacher with an interest in the natural sciences. She is passionate about helping students develop their interests, discover their passions, and improve their English. She enjoys meeting new people from different cultural backgrounds and learning about their life experiences. Her goal is to help her students achieve their dreams with efficiency.
Lydia Teacher
UBC · Linguistics
Lydia graduated from the University of British Columbia in linguistics. She began teaching during her undergraduate program and has over 3 years of teaching history. She specializes in CELPIP's writing and speaking topics and in IELTS. Students praise Lydia for her patience and approachability, as well as the constructive criticism she provides regarding their weaknesses. No matter their skill level, she can create a lesson plan that helps them succeed.
Tanu Teacher
UBC · History + English · BC Teacher's License
Tanu graduated from the University of British Columbia in history and English, and she holds a BC Teacher's License. Tanu is an experienced teacher in both the public school system and in tutoring for CELPIP, IELTS, and TOEFL. Her students often praise her for her detailed explanations, informative lectures, pleasant class atmosphere, and professionalism. Many of them have gone on to excel in the CELPIP exam under her tutelage.
Elaine Teacher
UBC · Master's of Education
Elaine graduated from UBC with a Master's of Education. Teacher Elaine has been devoted to English education for many years and has accumulated rich experience in teaching CELPIP. She summarizes and organizes a series of quick-scoring and full-scoring test skills for her students. Elaine hopes that through her efforts, more students can earn high scores and pass various English exams more easily!
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