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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

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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 is an important part of your journey to study in Canada. The test measures your ability to use and understand English at an academic level. Prepares you for success in Canada

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Test Fees

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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 Helicopters Canada – Flight Training School Saint Mary’s University

CAEL CE Guidebook for Test Takers 3 CAEL CE Test Format

CAEL CE 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 CE 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 experience.

The total test time for CAEL CE 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.

4 CAEL CE Guidebook for Test Takers CAEL CE Study Plans

Self-directed

Workbooks CAEL Skills Workbook Textbooks CAEL CE: An Overview

Online Study Programs Academic Vocabulary Builder CAEL Accelerate

Instructor-led

Webinars CAEL CE Online Course CAEL CE Writing and Speaking Workshop Overview of CAEL CE

Preparation Programs CAEL CE Preparation Program

Practice-based

Free Sample Test CAEL CE Sample Test

Practice Tests CAEL CE Online Practice Tests, 1-4

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8 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

60 Advanced: Displays competence in academic or professional settings 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

Sample Score Requirements

Institution Required Score University of Manitoba CAEL 60, IELTS 6.5 Western University CAEL 60, IELTS 6.5 Reminder! University of Toronto CAEL 70, IELTS 6.5 Required CAEL scores are set by each McGill University CAEL 70, IELTS 6.5 institution. Be sure to check the admission triOS College CAEL 60, IELTS 6.0 requirements for each institution in advance. George Brown College CAEL 60, IELTS 6.0 Langara College CAEL 60, IELTS 6.5 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology CAEL 60, IELTS 6.0

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

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