C A E L Test step-by-step score report and registration fee review

What is C A E L?

The Canadian academic English language (C A E L) test was planned to measure and examine the language proficiency of students that want to study in Canadian post-secondary institutions. 

It gives the original representation of language use in a Canadian academic context.

                                  

What is the passing score for CAEL in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia?

Each component of the test is given a score and an overall band score. 

There is no pass or fail on the test. 

It is recommended that you contact the institution to which you are applying to see what their English language requirements are.

What if I don’t know about the topic-based test in C A E L?

It is not necessary to know anything about the topic to be successful. 

Everything you need to know is contained in the information provided within the test itself.

How is the CAEL overall result calculated in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia?

• For Tests administered on or after May 15, 2017.

It will be calculated as an equally weighted average of the four component scores in Writing, Reading, Listening, and Speaking which is rounded to the nearest ten-point interval.

• Before May 15, 2017.

It was calculated using a weighted average in which the Writing component was the most heavily weighted. 

Based on an internal review by Paragon Test Research and Development staff and a careful review of current industry practices. 

Paragon Testing Enterprises has revised the overall band score calculation to equally weight each component score.

Examples of the new overall band score calculation are as follows -

A test-taker achieving 70 for Writing, 70 for Reading, 60 for Listening, and 60 for the Speaking component will be awarded an Overall Band Score of 70 (260 ÷ 4 = 65, rounded to the nearest ten-point interval of 70).

A test-taker achieving 70 for Writing, 70 for Reading, 60 for Listening, and 50 for Speaking component will be awarded an Overall Band Score of 60 (250 ÷ 4 = 62.5, rounded to the nearest ten-point interval of 60).










When does online CAEL registration close in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia?

Depending on the Centre, registration closes approximately 2 to 3 days before the scheduled test date.




It is recommended that you register well in advance, because centers have limited capacity and registration requests are processed in the order in which they are received.

Do I need to submit a photo of during CAEL registration? 

For Test Centre, No!

For Online, Yes!

What are the specifications for submitting the photo?

For Test Centre, you will not have to upload a photo of yourself during the online registration, as your picture will be taken at the Centre on the day of the test.




For Online, you will be prompted to take and submit a photo during the registration process.

How to register for C A E L in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia?

Test Centre registrations can be done by any of the following methods -

• Online (Recommended)

• By Mail

P S -  Download the Registration Form; Complete and submit the it by mail.

How to register C A E L Online?

Visit their website at, www. Cael. ca

Home-page showing sign-in / create account tab

Click the sign-up / create a www. c a e l. ca account tab

To fill all the boxes with the right answers if you are a new user.












Reasons why Cael account details should be kept safe

• For test registration

• To view information about upcoming tests

• To purchase study materials

• For transfer or cancel a test registration

• To request a re-evaluation of your test

• To view test scores

• To order score reports

• To enable you update your account information

P S - Online registration can only be completed online. 

Test Centers do not process any registrations.

All registrations must be completed through the office by one of the methods listed above.


Test registration closes 2 to 3 days before the scheduled test date.

It is recommended that you register well in advance, because test centers have limited capacity and registration requests are processed in the order in which they are received.

Before starting the registration process, make sure to have the following ready -

• Your original valid photo identification

• A list of institutions that you would like us to send your scores to (optional)

• A credit prepaid card to make the registration fee payment.

P S - If you have provided all the required information and we received your payment, your registration request will be processed within 3 business days. 

You will then receive a Test Confirmation Email. 

Review that test confirmation email; print it out, and go to the test center with it on test day.


If you do not have a credit prepaid card for online payment method, I recommend prepaid credit cards that you can purchase at several stores across Canada.


Full payment must be made with one prepaid card only. 

You can also purchase RBC Visa Gift Cards at any RBC Royal Bank branch in Canada.

They don't accept personal C h e q u e s. 

If you are paying by money order, payment must be made in Canadian dollars (CAD$) and made payable to 'Paragon Testing Enterprises Incorporation'. 

The name of the person taking the test or ordering study materials must be on the front of the money order.

Visa Debit is not accepted as payment.



If paying by credit card, your statement will show this transaction as 'Paragon Testing Enterprise' Please ensures that anyone who reviews the statement is aware of the transaction.

What does the Identity I D verification process look like for Cael online?

• Before Test Day

During registration, you must upload a valid government-issued photo identity document (I D) that will be presented on test day and take a photo of yourself through our registration system.

• On Test Day

After launching your test, you will be prompted to go through self-check-in by taking a photo of yourself and the I D you registered with. 

Pro-Proctor’s readiness agent verifies the valid government-issues I D presented by you matches the real-time webcam feed.

• Post-Test Day

Paragon reviews the webcam footage to ensure that the valid government-issued photo I D presented on test day matches the one that was uploaded to the company’s systems at the time of the test.

How often can I re-take Cael in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia?

You can register for not more than one Test Session within four (4) calendar days. 

Test Session registrations that violate this rule are subject to cancellation by Paragon.

The Office recommends that you do additional studying before re-taking the test.








How much does C A E L cost in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia?

The Test fee in Canada is CAD $280.00 + tax and may vary outside the country.