What is CAEL?

The Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) measures language ability in those who plan to study in Canadian post-secondary institutions. The test mocks academic language requirements for first-year Canadian students. Test takers are asked to write an essay, read an academic article, listen to a college level lecture to prove they would be comfortable to do the same in the real-life academic setting. CAEL is available online or at a test centre. CAEL is officially accepted by Canadian colleges and universities, as well as some professional organizations.

What do we do?

We prepare academically oriented students for both written and oral parts of CAEL. Students looking to get ready for this test are typically quite advanced language learners, but need practice in test taking strategies, predictability, and time management. They also look to hone their skills. We prepare students for all parts of this test through teaching grammar and sentence structure, work on vocabulary, and practice to reduce time spent on both academic parts. We dive into test preparation from the first minutes of the class, offering students hands-on practice on test structure, techniques, and strategies.

Who accepts it?

Typically, first students find out that this test is acceptable by the academic institution of their choice, and after that they turn to us. If you’re unsure, please ask your college or university because rules change quickly. CAEL stands for Canadian Academic English Language test, and as the name implies, it is accepted in the academic settings. For a full list of colleges and universities accepting the test, please click here https://www.cael.ca/take-cael/score-users/

Why CAEL?

Why CAEL, and not IELTS AC? Students are to choose by themselves. CAEL certainly has very obvious advantages. First, it’s Canadian. It’s full of Canadian phraseology, vocabulary, accents and sentence structure. English is a world-wide language and even native speakers are sometimes perplexed by the accents and vocabulary they don’t fully understand. Second, it’s fully digitized which is becoming an increasingly preferred option among many test takers. Finally, you can take it from the comfort of your own home.

Where can I take CAEL?

It’s pretty incredible that you can take CAEL at your home if you are located in Canada, Mexico, the USA, Brazil, Colombia, Japan, Singapore, and Vietnam. For more information on the requirements and whether you might qualify, please check out here https://www.cael.ca/take-cael/test-day-requirements/online/

Not sure if home testing is right for you? CAEL is available at many centres worldwide https://www.cael.ca/take-cael/test-centre-locations/ Feel free to explore this link to find a location convenient for you.

Test format

If you ever took a different language test proficiency in the past, you might find CAEL format a bit unusual. It is using the so-called integrated skills format, where some skills, such as reading, listening and writing are checked simultaneously, rather than in segregated tasks. For example, you might be required to read or listen to some information and answer a question about it in a writing or speaking task.

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    CAEL Test Preparation

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    We prepare academically oriented students for both written and oral parts of CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language assessment).

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    Educational Materials

    $34.99

    Take advantage of being able to access our full set of educational materials. If you are unsure if you experience more trouble with speaking, writing, or some aspects of grammar, this bundle is right for you.

    $14.99

    This booklet features ten practice questions for each question on the speaking test. If you find you have trouble with some sections of the speaking test, this question-prompting booklet is right for you.

    $9.99

    This booklet is a must have for those who find themselves at a loss of words during the speaking test.

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    Would you like to keep practicing CELPIP writing, but struggle to come up with the topics?

    $14.99

    This comprehensive booklet delivers to all of your writing needs while preparing for the writing portion of CELPIP General, IELTS and CAEL tests.

    $34.99

    Take advantage of being able to access our full set of educational materials. If you are unsure if you experience more trouble with speaking, writing, or some aspects of grammar, this bundle is right for you.

    $14.99

    This booklet features ten practice questions for each question on the speaking test. If you find you have trouble with some sections of the speaking test, this question-prompting booklet is right for you.

    $9.99

    This booklet is a must have for those who find themselves at a loss of words during the speaking test.

    $9.99

    Would you like to keep practicing CELPIP writing, but struggle to come up with the topics?

    $14.99

    This comprehensive booklet delivers to all of your writing needs while preparing for the writing portion of CELPIP General, IELTS and CAEL tests.