CAEL is Canada's leading academic English language test. Proudly serving Ontario high school students with the only 100% Canadian, computer-delivered at over 10 test centres across Ontario.
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What is the CAEL?
$290
CAEL is the leading academic English proficiency test for study in Canada that is accepted by all major English-language Canadian institutions. Find out more at cael.ca
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A month we test the CAEL across Canada and internationally
Computer-Delivered Test
Done in just one sitting and
includes features such as a
personal timer & word counter
180+
Universities and colleges accept the CAEL, including all of the English U15 institutions
Acceptance Across Canada
Accepted by over 180 Canadian
universities and colleges, including
all of the English U15 institutions
100%
Canadian universities accept the CAEL for admissions
Quick Online Results
Available online in 8 business days, sent to 5 institutions at no extra cost
82%
Canadian colleges accept the CAEL for admissions
Accessible Study Materials
Free sample tests, videos, online
information sessions, preparation
courses, and webinars
What is CAEL Online?
Paragon is pleased to introduce the online delivery of the CAEL CE Test, called CAEL Online. The test includes the same test format, content, and reporting scale as the CAEL CE Test. All Speaking and Writing responses also continue to be rated in the same manner by Paragon’s team of expert human raters in Canada. Find out more at cael.ca/online
Features the same rating and results as CAEL CE
Follows the same format as CAEL CE
Single test sitting completed in 3.5 hours
Test is completed from your home
CAEL Scholarships
We are excited to announce two scholarships for international students: $4,000 each.
We will also be awarding $2,000 in runner-up prizes!
Be sure test takers completea system check, before registering for CAEL Online, to ensure their device is compatible and their test day can run as smoothly as possible
The CAEL Study Guide will help prepare students for the test, including a discussion of the test parts and their format, scoring methods, study tips and strategies, and more.
