Guidebook forWhy Test take Takers CAEL

CAEL CE is the leading academic English pro ciency test for study in Canada CAEL CE is the leading academic

EnglishThe pro CAEL test ciency evaluates howtest well for students study combine in their Canada English speaking, reading, 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: cael.ca/cee2018.

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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

CAEL CE Guidebook for Test Takers 1

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

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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 CAEL CE is the only test that provides an authentic that they would encounter at a Canadian university or college. Find out more at cael.ca representation of language use in a Canadian academic context

The CAEL test evaluates how well students combine their English speaking,Test Features 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 verification system validate identity and scores preparation courses

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Accepting Institutions

CAEL CE is accepted by over 180 institutions across Canada for academic admission, as well as by several professional organizations for certifi cation. CAEL CE is accepted by 100% CAEL CE is accepted by of the English-speaking Universities 85% of the English-speaking 100% Canada institutions that accept 85% CiCan institutions that accept international students. international students.

2 CAEL CE Guidebook for Test Takers 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 Pacifi c Coast Community College University of Winnipeg Durham College Pacifi c 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.

CAEL CE Guidebook for Test Takers 3 CAEL CE Band Scores

After completing CAEL CE, 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 CE scores are reported on a scale from 10 to 90, with accompanying descriptors of what this performance represents. The overall score is calculated as an equally weighted average of the four component scores rounded to the nearest ten-point interval.

CAEL CE Score CAEL CE 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 CE 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

4 CAEL CE Guidebook for Test Takers Preparing for CAEL

To help you prepare for CAEL CE, we’ve created over 8 hours of free online webinars, as well as a free practice test, and created a learning path to help you identify which test components to focus on. For more information about our learning path, and to see our checklist, visit cael.ca CAEL Path to Success GETTING GETTING STARTED provide you with an overview of CAEL CE, including the test This introductory webinar will format, available study materials, and more. Get The Facts CAEL 101: V isit cael.ca/path to register for an online course or view recordings of each session. have their questions answered look at the writing tasks of the This free sample demonstrates have their questions answered opportunity for test takersopportunity to look at the speaking tasks of This webinar is an in-depth idea of what skills of the test question types, and with an question types, opportunity for test takersopportunity to This webinar is an in-depth the CAEL CE Test, and an the format of the test, the CAEL CE Test, and an CAEL CE Sample Test you need to focus on. CAEL 302: Writing CAEL 301: Speaking by CAEL experts. by CAEL experts. courses and practice tests, you The first online course is focused on the speaking components of programs, ebooks, and more In addition to our free online format. Each live online course can also try our online study can also try Writing, Reading, and Listening CAEL CE, as well the test allows you to ask questions Speaking and Test Format Speaking and Test Format to prepare for your test! writing, reading, and listening The final online course in the 200 series is focused on the components, and features a Additional CAEL CE from a CAEL Expert. Study Materials writing checklist. CAEL 201: CAEL 201: CAEL 204: 201 204 The Pretest is an free opportunity real test environment, and to get feedback on your performance. to experience CAEL CE in a listening components of CAEL focused on the speaking and speaking components of CAEL The second online course is focused on the reading and CE, and like each online Reading and Speaking course, features analysis of course, is free to attend. Listening and Speaking CE, and like each online The third online course is CAEL CE Pretest sample responses. CAEL 202: CAEL 203: 202 203 The more rest you get, the more alert you will feel, and be in the best frame of mind to Rest up for your CAEL CE Test! Get a good night’s sleep! complete your test. TEST DAY

CAEL CE Guidebook for Test Takers 5 CAEL Preparation Checklist

There are many ways to prepare for CAEL CE. Chart your own path to success!

Step 1: Learning about the test

CAEL 101: Get the Facts CAEL CE Practice Test This webinar is offered live every This free practice test is available month, and as a recorded session on our website and will help you on our YouTube channel. determine which test components you most need to prepare for.

Step 2: Learning about test components

CAEL 201: Speaking and Test Format CAEL 203: Listening and Speaking This webinar is offered live every month, and as This webinar is offered live every month, and as 201 a recorded session on our YouTube channel. 203 a recorded session on our YouTube channel.

CAEL 202: Reading and Speaking CAEL 204: Reading, Writing, and Listening This webinar is offered live every month, and as This webinar is offered live every month, and as 202 a recorded session on our YouTube channel. 204 a recorded session on our YouTube channel.

CAEL 301: Speaking CAEL 302: Writing This webinar is offered live every month, and as This webinar is offered live every month, and as a recorded session on our YouTube channel. a recorded session on our YouTube channel.

CAEL CE Pretest A free opportunity to try the CAEL CE Test at one of our participating test centres. Learn more at cael.ca/pretest

Step 3: Additional preparation materials

CAEL Accelerate CAEL Practice Test Plus This webinar is offered live every month, and as This webinar is offered live every month, and as a recorded session on our YouTube channel. a recorded session on our YouTube channel.

Visit cael.ca to view the complete list of available free and paid study materials

6 CAEL CE Guidebook for Test Takers How to Register for CAEL CE Online

Registering for CAEL CE online is fast and easy:

Create a CAEL Account Visit cael.ca and click on the “Sign In” link at the top of the page. This will take test 1 takers to the account page, where they can create a CAEL account. Test takers must upload a photo of themselves when creating a CAEL account to ensure their identity.

Sign into a CAEL Account After creating a new CAEL account or signing into an existing account, test takers can 2 register for a test.

Register for CAEL CE During registration test takers select the country, region, and city in which they will take 3 the CAEL CE Test. Test takers can then choose an available test centre and testing date. Choose the identifi cation to bring Test takers can choose the type of personal identifi cation that they will provide on test 4 day from a list of acceptable identifi cation choices. Confi rm information and payment option Test takers can pay via credit card online, or submit a paper test registration form 5 through the mail with an alternative form of payment.

For test takers that need to cancel or reschedule their test sitting, review the transfer and cancellation policy here: cael.ca/transfer-cancellation-retake-policies

CAEL CE Guidebook for Test Takers 7 Contact Us

Visit cael.ca to learn more about Canada’s leading academic English language test. For customer service enquiries, contact:

Email: [email protected]

Phone (Vancouver Offi ce): 1-(604) 674-8664

Phone (Toronto Offi ce): 1-(647) 793-8279

Toll-free (within North America): 1-855-520-2235

Fax: 1-(604) 253-1287

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