The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test is aimed at
evaluating the language skills of the students who aspire to
study at the universities and colleges of Canada.This test is
one of the most effective tools to measure the English language
skills of the candidates for being successful in the Canadian
educational institutes.
Similar to what they would
have to face in a Canadian education institute, the participants
of this test take the reading, listening and writing tasks.It is
a computer-delivered test where you are able to check the time
and word counting for each task.The test is accepted in more
than 180+ universities in Canada.
As we mentioned earlier, it is a computer-delivered test and
the participants have to complete the test in one sitting of
about three and a half hours. Similar to IELTS and many other
English testing programs, it covers four modules, reading,
speaking, listening and writing. However, it is different in
many ways, as the test takers have to speak and write on a
similar subject on which they have attempted reading and
listening.
You will be required to identify and classify the core idea and information provided as extracts from textbooks, magazines, graphs, documents and brochures.
Adapted from a first-year university course lecture and played only once, you will answer questions while listening. Tasks range from taking notes, completing charts to identifying information and filling in blanks.
Based on the initial essay topic and information from the Reading and Listening sections, you will be asked to agree or disagree with a claim, present arguments for/against and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the particular action.
Speaking tasks could involve summarising main points after listening to group discussions, relaying information or making short presentations.
The scoring pattern for CAEL usually follows one point for one answer. A question that carries three points would require three responses to different parts of the question.The result of a CAEL exam is valid for two years.The CAEL Assessment Score Report profiles your English language proficiency in four areas, namely academic reading, writing, listening and speaking. The overall result is described in form of a band score that could span between band level 10 and band level 90.