The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test measures the English language proficiency of students planning to study at Canadian universities and colleges.

Why take CAEL?

  • CAEL is one of the best tools for identifying students with the right English skills for academic success. Test takers read real articles, listen to lectures, answer questions and write a short essay. This test is an authentic representation of the language use in an academic context in Canada.

CAEL Online is here!

Take CAEL online and start to build your future with YouCanLearn!

Same test, different delivery options.

Test takers in Canada, Mexico, USA, Brazil and Colombia can experience the CAEL online at home. International online testing coming soon!

And, if you are in Canada, YouCanLearn can help you to take the test in one of the Test Centers.

  • Price: $268.00 CAD

  • Available online in 8 business days

  • Send your scores sent to 5 institutions at no extra cost!

  • Study English in Canada

    Convenient Testing Options​

    Take the CAEL at home online or at one of our 40+ test Centre

  • Study English in Canada

    Convenient Testing Options​

    Take the CAEL at home online or at one of our 40+ test Centre

  • Study English in Canada

    Convenient Testing Options​

    Take the CAEL at home online or at one of our 40+ test Centre

  • Study English in Canada

    Convenient Testing Options​

    Take the CAEL at home online or at one of our 40+ test Centre

  • Study English in Canada

    Convenient Testing Options​

    Take the CAEL at home online or at one of our 40+ test Centre

  • Study English in Canada

    Convenient Testing Options​

    Take the CAEL at home online or at one of our 40+ test Centre

Test Features CAEL – Online CAEL – At a Test Centre
Length: Approximately 3.5 hours Educational Programs for Adults Educational Programs for Adults
Format: 5 integrated components Educational Programs for Adults Educational Programs for Adults
Testing Days: Friday – Sunday Educational Programs for Adults Educational Programs for Adults
Check-in Window 30 minutes after start 45 minutes before start
Location Online at home Test Centre
Availability Canada, Mexico, USA, Brazil, Colombia, Japan Canada, USA, India, UAE, Philippines & China
Special Requirements Accepted ID, Compatible computer system, Private room with table, Whiteboard recommended, For full requirements read here. Accepted ID, Copy of test confirmation email
Transfer Deadline* 48 hours before the date of the Test Session 9 days before the date of the Test Session
Transfer Fee* Free! $50 CAD (plus tax)
Cancellation Deadline 48 hours before the date of the Test Session 9 days before the date of the Test Session
Cancellation Refund Refund of fifty percent (50%) of the fee you paid for the Test Session registration. Refund of fifty percent (50%) of the fee you paid for the Test Session registration.

*You can only transfer to the same test type that you are registered for (only Online to Online, and only Test Centre to Test Centre)

Please note that in order to register for and take CAEL Online you must meet all of the computer system and room requirements. You can check your computer system for compatibility using our system checker tool; however, after test registration you will be required to complete another mandatory system check inside your CAEL account before taking the test.

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