CAEL

The Canadian Academic English Language Assessment

What is CAEL CE ?

CAEL CE is a test designed to measure the English language proficiency of students planning to study in Canadian post-secondary institutions.

  • CAEL CE is one of the best tools for identifying students with the right English skills for academic success. It provides an authentic representation of language use in a Canadian academic context.
  • Test takers read articles, listen to a lecture, answer questions, and write a short essay, as they would be expected to do in a first-year Canadian university or college classroom.

Why Take CAEL CE ?

The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test, CE (Computer Edition), measures the English language proficiency of students planning to study at Canadian universities and colleges. CAEL CE is one of the best tools for identifying students with the right English skills for academic success. It provides an authentic representation of language use in a Canadian academic context. Test takers read articles, listen to a lecture, answer questions, and write a short essay, as they would be expected to do in a Canadian university or college classroom.

  • Computer-Delivered Test – Done in just one sitting and includes features such as a personal timer and word counter.
  • Quick Online Results – Available online in 8 business days, with scores sent to 5 institutions at no extra cost.

Who Accepts CAEL CE ?

  • CAEL CE is accepted by over 180 Canadian post-secondary institutions.
  • CAEL CE is accepted by over 180 Canadian post-secondary institutions, as well as by a number of professional organizations as proof of English proficiency.

Why Are we the best institute for CAEL preparation in India?

Canadian School of IELTS is one of the First institutes pan-India to start CAEL CE preparation program. We are an official test preparation centre for CAEL, currently located in Panchkula and catering to Chandigarh, Mohali, Zirakpur as the Best CAEL coaching centre.

Test Modules

Listening

Time allotted: 25-35 minutes

Number of Questions/Tasks Component Sections

  • Number of Questions 14-25
  • One or two short listening passages with comprehension questions
  • One or two long listening passages with comprehension questions
  • One speaking question, answered using material from a long listening passage.

Reading

Integrated Reading

Time allotted: 35-50 minutes

  • Number of Questions 14-25
  • One or two short reading passages with comprehension questions
  • One or two long reading passages with comprehension questions
  • One speaking question, answered using material from a long reading passage.

Writing

Academic Unit A

Time allotted: 60-70 minutes

  • Number of Questions – 11-15  One long reading passage with comprehension questions
  • Number of questions – 11-15  One long listening passage on the same topic, with comprehension questions

  • Number of questions – 1  One writing question requiring an extended response, using material from both the long reading passage and the long listening passage.

Academic Unit B

Time allotted: 40-45 minutes

  • Number of Questions – 11-15  One long reading passage with comprehension questions
  • Number of Questions – 11-15  One long listening passage on the same topic, with comprehension questions
  • Number of Questions – 1  One writing question requiring a short response, using material from both the long reading passage or the long listening passage.

Speaking

Time allotted: 7-10 minutes

Number of Tasks Component Sections

3Two speaking tasks, each based on short question

One speaking task based on a graph/diagram/chart

CAEL CE Band Descriptor

Expert: Demonstrates a high level of competence, accuracy,and effectiveness in academic/professional settings.

Adept: Uses generally accurate language in most settings;some limitations in flexibility are evident.

Advanced: Displays competence in academic or professional settings.

High Intermediate: Exhibits some competence in academic or professional settings; communication may break down in places

Intermediate: Demonstrates some ability to comprehend and articulate complex ideas and arguments typical of academic or professional settings.

High Beginner: Expresses basic ideas about familiar topics in routine settings.

Low Beginner: Communicates with limited ability.