CAEL - 2025

Test Format :

Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking

Duration :

3.5 Hours (Approximately)

Mode :

Online from home/At the test center

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Last updated - 5 April '24
Overview Pattern Syllabus Scores Dates Training Miscellaneous FAQ
CAEL Overview

The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) is an English language proficiency test created to test the skills of a student in English, who wish to study in Canadian Universities/Institutions.
CAEL test offers an excellent representation of language used in a Canadian academic context. Candidates would have to read articles, listen to a lecture, answer questions, and write a short essay, which is simillar to what is done in a first-year Canadian university or college classroom.

Types Of CAEL Test Exam

There are two types of CAEL exam, Online (from home) and At the Test center.

CAEL Online

  • In this mode, candidates can take the test from the comfort of their home. This mode is available right now in Canada, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, South Korea, India, UAE, Indonesia.

CAEL At the test center

  • CAEL at test center is only available in Computer Delivered mode. This mode is available right now in Canada, USA, India, UAE, Philippines and China.
CAEL Pattern

The GRE Test Format is divided into different sections

Sections Questions Time
Speaking 3 7-10 minutes
Integrated Reading 14-25 and 1 extra question 35-50 minutes
Integrated Listening 14-25 and 1 extra question 25-35 minutes
Academic Unit A 11-15, 11-15 and 1 extra question 60-70 minutes
Academic Unit B 11-15, 11-15 and 1 extra question 40-45 minutes
CAEL Syllabus

Speaking :

  • Two speaking tasks, each based on short question
  • One speaking task based on a graph/diagram/chart

Integrated Reading :

  • 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

Integrated Listening :

  • 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

Academic Unit A :

  • One long reading passage with comprehension questions
  • One long listening passage on the same topic, with comprehension questions
  • One writing question requiring an extended response, using material from both the long reading passage and the long listening passage

Academic Unit B :

  • One long reading passage with comprehension questions
  • One long listening passage on the same topic, with comprehension questions
  • One writing question requiring a short response, using material from both the long reading passage or the long listening passage
CAEL Scoring
  • CAEL is graded on a scale of 10 to 90 marks.
  • Candidates can get their test scores online by login into their CAEL Account in 8 business days after their test date.
CAEL Score Descriptor
80-90 Expert : Demonstrates a high level of competence, accuracy, and effectiveness in academic/professional settings
70 Adept : Uses generally accurate language in most settings; some limitations in flexibility are evident
60 Advanced : Displays competence in academic or professional settings
50 High Intermediate : Exhibits some competence in academic or professional 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 Dates

Test dates are available on Saturdays every month. Check the updated dates at https://www.cael.ca/take-cael/find-a-test-date/

CAEL Training

Edwise offers intensive and comprehensive training services to people aspiring to obtain a desirable score in CAEL. We have qualified, experienced and trained teachers, that train our students.

How we train our students

  • We conduct a mock test on the first day of training to gauge their current English abilities. The individual is given the scores after the test is over.
  • Subsequently, we start the classroom training. Towards the end of practice session, questions are discussed with the students and answers are explained.
  • After classroom sessions, mock-tests are conducted simulating the testing conditions and scores are given for each mock test.

Salient Features of CAEL training @ Edwise

  • Intensive Online training for 30 Hrs.
  • The CAEL preparation course will be taught by experienced faculties
  • Training through Digital Medium Zoom application
  • Assignments on every module through Google Classrooms.
  • Online Tutors to give you detailed feedback on your assessment tasks
  • The CAEL test preparation course includes test tips and study strategies in all modules
  • Availability of Weekdays (Tuesday to Friday, 2 hours per day) and Weekend Batches (Saturday and Sunday, 2 hours per day) under Regular Mode
  • The CAEL preparation training is done at flexible timings.
  • Facility of shifting to any branch throughout India
Miscellaneous Details
  • Score Validity: 2years
  • Registration Mode: Online
  • Mode of payment: Credit
  • Nature of Test: Computer based
  • Official Website: www.cael.ca
  • Test Administration Frequency: Every weekend (After 30 days from 1st attempt)
  • Test Centres in India (Not available in Maharashtra)

Fees

  • Test fee: ₹12500/-
  • Rescheduling Fee: C$50
  • Extra Score Reporting Fee: C$20
  • Cancellation Refund - Refund of fifty percent (50%) of the fee you paid for the Test Session registration

    • CAEL : At a Test Centre

  • Testing Days: Friday – Sunday

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