For international students planning to study in Canada, receiving adequate support for your journey—including studying, working, and settling in Canada—requires careful planning.
Prometric has consistently provided financial assistance to international students, aligning with the expenses associated with studying and living in Canada. We are pleased to announce that we are expanding this support by increasing the awards for the CAEL Scholarships. With a total of $30,000 CAD in available awards, our top recipient will receive $15,000 CAD, while two additional prizes of $10,000 CAD and $5,000 CAD will also be awarded.
Eligibility Requirements
Applying for the CAEL Scholarship is simple and can be done online through your CAEL account. Test takers need to achieve a score of 60 or higher on their CAEL Test and must have been accepted to a Canadian university or college. For more details about eligibility requirements and application deadlines, please visit our website.
Test Format and Availability
Unfamiliar with the CAEL Test? Designed specifically to assess English language proficiency in an academic context, CAEL is one of the most effective assessments for identifying individuals with the necessary skills for success at Canadian universities and colleges. The test mirrors the language used in post-secondary settings, with test takers reading articles, listening to lecture recordings, and responding to multiple-choice, written, and spoken questions, just as they would in a first-year university or college classroom.
CAEL can be taken at test centers or online from home, accommodating test takers across Canada and worldwide. It is accepted by over 180 Canadian universities and colleges and recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the Student Direct Stream (SDS), allowing students to expedite their studies in Canada with a single test score.
Whether taken online or at a test center, the entire test is completed on a computer in one sitting, covering the four language components: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. There are no separate speaking appointments required.
Accepting Institutions
CAEL is accepted by more than 180 Canadian universities and colleges, including all major post-secondary institutions across the country offering undergraduate and graduate programs. This includes universities in major Canadian cities and U15 institutions such as the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill University, McMaster University, Dalhousie University, and others. To find out if your school accepts CAEL, consult our list of participating institutions.
Free CAEL Preparation Resources
We provide comprehensive support for CAEL test takers through a wide array of free preparation materials. These include online courses, practice tests, and study tips from our CAEL experts. Additionally, we offer paid study resources such as additional practice tests and interactive online study programs, which are available for purchase in our online store.
Practice Tests: We offer two free online sample tests to help you familiarize yourself with the format and content of the CAEL Test and identify areas where you may need more practice.
Study Tips: Creating a personalized study routine is key to success in the CAEL Test. Our experts provide valuable tips to help you structure your daily study schedule and make the most of our free resources.
Online Courses: We conduct weekly interactive sessions for all our test takers, which are free to attend. These sessions include webinars covering test components, format overview, and detailed sessions focusing on written and spoken responses. Recordings of these webinars are also available on our YouTube channel for your convenience.
Visit the CAEL website today to explore more about the CAEL Test, access these resources, and register for your test sitting.
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