Guidebook for Agents & Prep WhyProviders take CAEL

CAEL CE is the leading academic English pro ciency test for study in Canada e CAEL and CELPIP Tests are Canada’s The CAEL test evaluatesleading how well students English combine pro their English ciency speaking, tests reading, for listening, and writing skills to perform academic tasks that they would encounter at a Canadian university or college. Sign up for our newsletter and receive free preparation materials, news about CAEL, and more:immigrating cael.ca/cee2018. to and studying in Canada.

Test Features

Quick Online Results Computer Delivered Test Convenient Study Materials Acceptance Across Canada Available online in 8 business Includes features such Free sample tests, pretest Accepted by over 180 Canadian days, sent to 5 institutions as a personal timer & sittings, webinars, prep universities and colleges, including UofT, at no extra cost word counter programs & online courses UBC, McGill, and more

Accepting Institutions

English-speaking English-speaking Universities Canada institutions CiCan institutions 99% that accept international students 81% that accept international students

Test Format

CAEL total test time is 3h30m and is done in one sitting

Speaking Integrated Reading Integrated Listening Academic Unit A Academic Unit B Reply to on-screen prompts Read passages and reply to Listen to passages and reply Answer comprehension Answer comprehension verbally questions to questions questions and write a reply questions and write a reply

7-10 minutes 35-50 minutes 25-35 minutes 60-70 minutes 40-45 minutes

What I liked most about the CAEL CE was that you can do the test I appreciated the availability of test dates for CAEL, and found “ on the computer, it uses Canadian English, and the results are “ it convenient and inexpensive compared to other English released quickly! ” proficiency tests. ” - Alinsson, CAEL CE Test Taker - Aashima, CAEL CE Test Taker Table of Contents

About Us 3

Testing in Canada & Around the World 4

How we Work with our Partners 6

About CAEL 7

Why Choose CAEL 8

CAEL Components 9

CAEL Band Scores 11

CAEL Scholarships 11

Accepting Institutions 12

About CELPIP 13

Why Choose CELPIP 14

CELPIP Test Format & Price 15

CELPIP Components 16

CELPIP Band Scores 18

How Test Takers Access CELPIP Test Results 19

Contact Us 20 About Us

Paragon Testing Enterprises, founded in 2009, currently operates 100+ test centres worldwide

Paragon currently administers two tests: • The Canadian English Language Profi ciency Index Program (CELPIP) Test • The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test

Paragon’s mission is to make its English language profi ciency tests the tests of choice for those wishing to immigrate to Canada, become Canadian citizens, or study in Canada at all levels. To achieve this mission, Paragon conducts ongoing test research in collaboration with internationally recognized scholars at Canada’s leading universities. This test research program ensures the highest quality tests and enables Paragon to compete with large international testing agencies.

In 2015, Paragon purchased the CAEL Assessment from Carleton University, and in 2017, successfully converted the test to a computer-delivered version known as CAEL CE (Computer Edition). In 2020, Paragon introduced an ver- sion of CAEL that could be taked securely and safely from a test taker’s home computer, CAEL Online, which is now available in an expanding number of territories. Paragon is currently focused on the international expansion of its tests, with recently opened test centres in the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, India, the Philippines, Singapore, and China, with additional test centres opening internationally in locations such as Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, and Vietnam in 2021.

Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers 3 Testing in Canada & Around the World

We have over 100 CELPIP and CAEL test centres around the world.

To view all testing locations for CELPIP, visit celpip.ca

To view all testing locations for CAEL, visit cael.ca

Canada 65+ locations United States 6+ locations China 4 locations Hong Kong 1 location Philippines India 1 location 4 locations, additional centres opening soon Vietnam United Arab Emirates Opening soon 1 location Singapore 1 location

CAEL is Canada’s CELPIP tests are leading academic Canada’s leading English language test general English for study in Canada. language tests for immigrating to Canada.

4 Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers How We Work with our Partners

For individuals and organizations looking for partnership benefits, Paragon is introducing the Network Program. This program will provide members with incentives for following business practices that align with Paragon values. The features of the tiered levels of the program include:

Network Tiers and Benefits: Agents Silver Gold Platinum Recognition as a member of the CAEL/CELPIP Network at a given level Access to workshops and prep opportunities for test takers Access to Paragon Branding / Marketing Materials Test taker registration and Affiliate privileges with commission Listing on Paragon website Feature Page

Network Tiers and Benefits: Prep Providers Access to all Agent Network benefits Free practice test codes Bulk discount on IPP materials 15% 20% 25% Ongoing instructor training Free Accelerate codes 3 6 12 Access workshop materials and tiered instructor training Free CELPIP Advanced Instructor Training ($75 value) Network Free 72-hour / 100-hour prep program materials Hong Kong Discount on one live test with score per instructor 50% 60% 75% 1 location Key Partner Benefits

Trusted & Convenient Leveraging Branding Exclusive Pricing & Discounts Printable PDF Workbooks Study materials can be directly Members can co-brand their materials Study materials can be Student workbooks used in the prep purchased and placed in student with our logos, as well as with our purchased in bulk quantities programs can be printed as needed accounts; they can never be lost or stolen exclusive Network Member badges at reduced prices by your teachers at no charge

Referral Commission Workshops for Test Takers Inclusion & Networking Tiered Instructor Training Members can access our referral program, Free training and materials provided Members of the Network Program Instructors can build their test prep which provides materials to collect referral to equip your teachers to deliver will be highlighted on our websites, skills and receive certificates of commission from test registrations 2-hour workshops for test takers and receive referral traffic recognition via online courses

Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers 5 Admission Criteria Paragon works closely with organizations around the world to ensure that our partners are of the highest quality, and are able to maintain test taker and stakeholder trust in our tests. Prior to joining the Network Program, all applicants must meet the following requirements: Provide a professional website and email address (no gmail or yahoo accounts will be accepted) Provide relevant accrediations, professional designations, or membership in business chambers, professional associations (such as RCIC, Languages Canada, ICCRC, etc.), and other accrediting bodies. Applicants who are looking to provide a preparation program must participate in Instructor Training

Application Process

In order to ensure all submissions are reviewed in a fair and timely manner, the following process has been created to apply for the Network Program: Fill out the application form at cael.ca/network or celpip.ca/network Provide information requested paying close attention to contact details Applicants will be contacted by Paragon Staff for follow-up questions prior to approval Applicants will begin at the Silver partnership tier, and will be able to advance to higher tiers

Network Ecosystem As an essential component of our customer ecosystem, members contribute key services to our clients, and are a valuable link between test takers and their goals for studying abroad.

Test taker researches tests and available Test taker identifi es preparation courses preparation program and registers Reminder!

Members can receive Referral program referral commission from provides Test taker is affi liate link registrations additional registered as well as from direct test registrations for through taker registrations. provider network for CAEL or CELPIP sitting Test taker is successful and achieves goal score on CAEL or CELPIP

Membership Review

To maintain consistently high levels of engagement with our partners, Paragon will work with members on an annual basis to ensure the program is working for all parties involved. This annual membership review includes: Adherence to Branding Guidelines Customer Service Satisfaction survey from Paragon Sustained fl ow of referrals/registered test takers from affi liate links Applicants who provide a preparation program must complete an IPP audit To learn more about the Network Program, contact [email protected].

6 Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers About CAEL

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CAEL CE is the only test that provides an authentic Why choose CAELrepresentation of language use in a Canadian academic context The CAEL test evaluates how well students combine their English speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills to perform academic tasks that they would encounter at a Canadian university or college. Find out more at cael.ca CAEL CE is the only test that provides an authentic representation of language use in a Canadian academic context

Test Features The CAEL test evaluates how well students combine their English speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills to perform academic tasks that they would encounter at a Canadian university or college. Find out more at cael.ca

Test Features

Robust Test Security Online Identification System Quick Online Results Free Study Materials CAEL is protected by leading-edge test Test taker identity verification Available online in 8 business days, Free sample tests, videos, online security, including a scores and identity system that allows you to directly sent to 5 institutions at no extra cost information sessions, and online CAEL verificationTest system Formatvalidate identity and scores preparation courses Robust Test Security Online Identification System Quick Online Results Free Study Materials CAEL is protected by leading-edge test Test taker identity verification AcceptingAvailable Institutions online in 8 business days, Free sample tests, videos, online security, including a scores and identity system that allows you CAELto directly assesses Englishsent to language5 institutions profi at ciencyno extra in costan academicinformation context. sessions,Test takers and receive online scores for the verification system validate identity andSpeaking, scores Listening, Reading, and Writing components, as well preparationas an overall courses score. English-speaking English-speaking The test includes activities that students engageUniversities in during Canada post-secondary institutions study. The topics and tasks in the CiCan institutions test are taken9 from9% fi rst-year university courses.that accept Some internationalof these tasks will students require test takers to use what they that accept international students have read and listened to in order to answer a question by speaking or writing their response.81 % Accepting Institutions CAEL is fully computer delivered, providing test takers the opportunity to complete all test components in one sitting, and is available in some regions as an online test, allowing test takers to complete the entire test from English-speaking their home computer. Test Format English-speaking Universities Canada institutions CiCan institutions 99% that accept international students CAEL81 total test time% is 3h30m andthat is doneaccept in one international sitting students Speaking Integrated Reading Integrated Listening Academic Unit A Academic Unit B Reply to on-screen prompts Read passages and reply to Listen to passages and reply Answer comprehension Answer comprehension verbally questions to questions questions and write a reply questions and write a reply Test Format

CAEL total test time is 3h30m and is done in one sitting 7-10 minutes 35-50 minutes 25-35 minutes 60-70 minutes 40-45 minutes

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International test fees may vary. For a complete listing of upcoming test sittings and test fees, visit cael.ca. CAEL pretesting is not yet available internationally.

Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers 9 CAEL Test Format

CAEL is fully computer delivered, providing test takers the opportunity to complete all test components in one sitting with no additional appointments, interviews, or test sittings required. CAEL test takers use a computer mouse and keyboard to complete Reading and Writing tasks on the test. They also use a computer microphone and headset to complete the Listening and Speaking tasks. Computerized tests offer test takers a quick and reliable testing experi- ence.

The total test time for CAEL is about 3 ½ hours.

Part 1:Speaking 7-10 minutes Test takers will reply to on-screen prompts verbally. This component is evaluated on your: Content of response to the speaking tasks Accuracy of the language used in your response Ability to reference details in a visual image (if present)

Part 2: Integrated Reading 35-50 minutes Test takers will read passages and reply to questions. This component assesses your ability to: Comprehend the general meaning of the passage Identify specifi c information in the passage Make inferences based on information in the passage

Part 3: Integrated Listening 25-35 minutes Test takers will listen to passages and reply to questions. This component assesses your ability to: Comprehend the general meaning of the passage Identify specifi c information in the passage Make inferences based on information in the passage

Part 4: Academic Unit A 60-70 minutes Test takers will answer comprehension questions and write a reply. This section includes: One reading passage with comprehension questions One listening passage with comprehension questions One writing question requiring an extended response, using material from both the reading passage and the listening passage. Part 5: Academic Unit B 40-45 minutes Test takers will answer comprehension questions and write a reply. This section includes: One reading passage with comprehension questions One listening passage with comprehension questions One writing question requiring a short response, using material from the reading passage or the listening passage.

10 Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers CAEL Band Scores

After completing CAEL , test takers receive a score report that details individual English proficiency scores for the Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Writing components as well as an overall score. CAEL scores are reported on a scale from 10 to 90, with accompanying descriptors of what this performance represents. The overall score is calcu- lated as an equally weighted average of the four component scores rounded to the nearest ten-point interval.

CAEL Score CAEL Band Descriptor Expert: Demonstrates a high level of competence, accuracy, and effectiveness in 80–90 academic/professional settings

Adept: Uses generally accurate language in most settings; some limitations in 70 flexibility are evident Accepted CAEL score 60 Advanced: Displays competence in academic or professional settings range High Intermediate: Exhibits some competence in academic or professional 50 settings; communication may break down in places

40 Intermediate: Demonstrates some ability to comprehend and articulate complex ideas and arguments typical of academic or professional settings 30 High Beginner: Expresses basic ideas about familiar topics in routine settings

10–20 Low Beginner: Communicates with limited ability CAEL Scholarships $10,000 Eligibility Requirements Submitted the CAEL Test for admissions to a Canadian Available in scholarships university or college as proof of English language proficiency CAEL scholarships are available for international students, ranging from $500 Achieved a score of 70 or higher on CAEL to $4000, to students currently studying in Canada, and to students currently studying Completed the essay submission overseas. Visit cael.ca/scholarships to Admitted or enrolled at a Canadian learn more, view the eligibility criteria, and post-secondary institution the application deadlines.

Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers 11 Accepting Institutions

Acadia University Holland College Saint Paul University Acsenda School of Management Horizon College & Seminary Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alberta College of Art & Design Humber College Saskatoon Business College Ltd. Alexander College Huron at Western Sault College Algoma University IH Career College Selkirk College Algonquin College Imperial Hotel Management College Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology Ambrose University Kemptville College Simon Fraser University Ashton College Keyano College Southeast College Assiniboine Community College Keyin College Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Athabasca University KLC College St. Clair College Bishop’s University Kwantlen Polytechnic University St. Francis Xavier University Bow Valley College Lakehead University St. Jerome’s University Brandon University Lakeland College St. Lawrence College Brescia University College Langara College St. Mary’s University Briercrest College and Seminary Laurentian University St. Peter’s College Brighton College Lethbridge College St. Stephen’s College British Columbia Institute of Technology Loyalist College St. Thomas Flight Centre Brock University Luther College St. Thomas More College Burman University MacEwan University St. Thomas University Campion College Makami College Inc. Stanford International College of Business and Technology Canadian Business College Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology The King’s University College Canadian College McGill University Thompson Rivers University Canadian College of Health Science and Technology McKenzie College School of Art & Design Trent University Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine McMaster University Trinity Western University Canadian Health Care Academy Medicine Hat College triOS College Canadian Mennonite University Memorial University of Newfoundland UBC Vantage College Canadore College Menno Simons College University of Alberta Cape Breton University Metropolitan Community College University of British Columbia Capilano University Mohawk College University of Calgary Carleton University Mount Allison University University of Guelph Carlton Trail College Mount Royal University University of King’s College Centennial College Mount Saint Vincent University University of Lethbridge Central Helicopter Training Academy New Brunswick Community College University of Manitoba Coast Mountain College Niagara College University of New Brunswick College of New Caledonia Nipissing University University of Northern British Columbia College of the Rockies NorQuest College University of Ontario Institute of Technology College of Veterinarians of Ontario North Island College University of Ottawa Columbia College North West College University of Prince Edward Island Concordia University Northern Alberta Institute of Technology University of Regina Concordia University of Edmonton Northern Lakes College University of Saskatchewan Conestoga College Northern Lights College University of St. Michael’s College Coquitlam College Nova Scotia Community College University of Sudbury Corpus Christi College NSCAD University University of the Fraser Valley Crandall University OCAD University University of Toronto Cumberland College Okanagan College University of Victoria Cypress College Olds College University of Waterloo Dalhousie University Oulton College University of Windsor Douglas College Pacific Coast Community College University of Winnipeg Durham College Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences Vancouver Community College Eastern College Parkland College Vancouver Island University Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design Pharma-Medical Science College of Canada Victoria University Fairleigh Dickinson University Portage College Western Community College Fanshawe College Protege School Western University First Nations University of Canada Queen’s University Westminster College Fleming College Red Deer College Wholistic Health Training & Research Centre Gateway College Redeemer University Wilfrid Laurier University George Brown College Renison University College York University Georgian College Rhodes Wellness College Yorkville University Grandesco College Royal Roads University Great Lakes Helicopter Corp. Ryerson University Great Plains College Saint Elizabeth Health Career Colleges Reminder! Saint Mary’s University Helicopters Canada – Flight Training School Required CAEL scores are set by each institution. Be sure to check the admission requirements for each institution in advance.

12 Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers About CELPIP

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Speaking

Number of Questions Component Sections 1 Practice Task Speaking Tip

1 Task 1: Giving Advice Use your own words to 1 Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience show the CELPIP Raters your full ability, rather than 1 Task 3: Describing a Scene repeating the words in the prompt exactly. During your 1 Task 4: Making Predictions response, try not to repeat 1 Task 5: Comparing and Persuading the same words too often, think of synonyms and 1 Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation paraphrases to express your ideas and demonstrate 1 Task 7: Expressing Opinions the range of your 1 Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation vocabulary.

Reading

Number of Questions Component Sections 1 Practice Task Reading Tip

11 Part 1: Reading Correspondence On a regular basis, try to 8 Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram read as much as possible in English. Whether it’s 9 Part 3: Reading for Information English magazines, online articles, or full novels, any 10 Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints English reading will help you improve your overall comfort and speed when reading.

16 Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers Listening

Number of Questions Component Sections 1 Practice Task Listening Tip

8 Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving Each audio file can be 5 Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation heard only once, so you will need to listen very 6 Part 3: Listening for Information carefully to the recordings. Make sure that you read all 5 Part 4: Listening to a News Item the instructions so that you 8 Part 5: Listening to a Discussion know when the recording will be starting and what 6 Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints you will need to do when the recording ends.

Writing

Number of Questions Component Sections 1 Task 1: Writing an Email Writing Tip

1 Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions Use the first 5 minutes to plan your response to the prompt, and leave 5 to 7 minutes at the end to revise your work and make im- provements. The rest of the time should be spent writing the response itself.

Study Tips

Manage your time: Each part of the CELPIP Test has a timer in the corner of your screen, so watch the clock! Make sure that you have enough time to complete all the questions in each part of the Listening Test.

Check your answers: Before moving on to the next question or section on the CELPIP Test, make sure that you have clicked on your answer choice. This is especially important on the parts of the test where there is no opportunity to go back and change your answer.

Practice using a computer: The CELPIP Test is fully computer-delivered, so ensuring that you are comfortable with a mouse and computer keyboard will help you on the CELPIP Test.

Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers 17 CELPIP Band Scores

Each component of the CELPIP-General Test and the CELPIP-General LS Test is given a CELPIP level. Below is a chart of each CELPIP level and its corresponding description. Since the CELPIP test scores have been calibrated against the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, we have included the CLB level equivalencies for your information.

CELPIP Score CLB Level CELPIP Score Descriptor

12 12 Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts

11 11 Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts

10 10 Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts

9 9 Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts

8 8 Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts

7 7 Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts

6 6 Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts

5 5 Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts

4 4 Adequate proficiency for daily life activities

3 3 Some proficiency in limited contexts

M 0, 1, 2 Minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess

NA / Not Administered: test taker did not receive this test component

18 Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers How Test Takers Access Test Results

Test takers can easily access their CAEL results online. Test results are available in just 8 business days after the CAEL Test has been completed. For test takers applying to a number of institutions, CAEL results are sent directly to the institution, and test takers can select up to 5 institutions to receive their scores at no extra cost. With the CAEL Scores and Identity Verifi cation System, institutions can directly verify test taker scores, ensuring the safe and accurate transmission of test taker scores to their institutions of choice.

CELPIP Test scores are available online through a CELPIP Account in 4–5 calendar days after a test date. Test takers will also be notifi ed that their scores are ready via email, and can choose to receive SMS notifi cations about their scores as well. Test takers will receive two print copies of the Offi cial CELPIP Score Report via registered mail

Account Dashboard Updates via Email Test takers can sign into Test takers will receive test day their accounts to see confi rmations and score their results results via email

Updates via SMS Quick Online Results Direct to Institutions Test takers can select to receive CELPIP scores are available Test takers select the organizations SMS updates when their CELPIP to test takers online in 4 – 5 that will receive CAEL scores during scores are available calendar days. test registration

Guidebook for Agents & Prep Providers 19 Contact Us

Visit cael.ca to learn more about Canada’s leading academic English language test, or email [email protected] for more information. Follow @CAELTest on social media

Visit celpip.ca to learn more about Canada’s leading English language proficiency test for immigration and professional certification, or email [email protected] for more information. Follow @CELPIPTest on social media

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