CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language)
English proficiency for Canadian universities and immigration
Quick facts
- Conducted by
- Paragon Testing Enterprises
- Country / Region
- Canada
- Test fee
- CAD 280
- Frequency
- Monthly test dates, in-centre and at-home
- Results
- Released 8–10 business days after test
180+ Canadian programs and IRCC for PR applications
Each section 10–90. Most universities require 60–70 overall with no band below 50. Accepted as proof of English for Canadian PR.
English proficiency for Canadian universities and immigration
Section breakdown
Each section follows the official CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) format exactly.
Speaking (3 integrated tasks)
Three spoken responses recorded within the integrated tasks (not a stand-alone section).
Integrated Reading
Read a lecture excerpt and respond in writing.
Integrated Listening
Listen to a related lecture and respond in writing.
Academic Unit A & B (reading + listening + writing)
Two academic units blending reading, listening and writing within a single academic context.
Real CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) pattern.
Every CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) paper on PassPilot follows the official structure — sections, time, item types, and scoring all match. We randomise questions on every retake so you can never memorise the bank.
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Sample score report
Illustrative PassPilot practice score in the official CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) reporting format.
10–90 per component in 10-point steps → overall rounded to nearest 10.
Source: cael.ca · Verified 2026-08-15 · Re-verified quarterly
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