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. Click below for a full list of accepting institutions and organizations.
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The Famous Four
Listening
Time allotted: 25-35 minutes
Number of Questions/TasksComponent Sections
Number of Questionss14-25
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/TasksComponent Sections
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 TasksComponent Sections
3Two speaking tasks, each based on short question
One speaking task based on a graph/diagram/chart
CAEL CE Band Descriptor
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10-20
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