English Tests or (Tests of English) in Canada
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)
The CAEL Assessment provides an alternative to other standardized assessments of English language proficiency. The results of the CAEL Assessment are reported in a skills profile which provides both the university and the student with useful information regarding the student's relative degree of English proficiency in the four skills of academic listening, reading, writing, and oral language.
The cost of taking the CAEL Assessment will vary from location to location depending on local costs. Currently, the fee for taking the CAEL Assessment at Canadian testing sites is $65.00 CAD; the fee for the CAEL Assessment in the International testing centres is $100.00 CAD.
Canadian Test Centres
Ottawa Test Centre School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
Carleton University 215 Paterson Hall 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6
tel: (613) 520-6612 fax: (613) 520-6641
Edmonton Test Centre, Grant MacEwan Community College, (780)-497-5111
Peterborough Test Centre Trent University Peterborough, Ontario Academic Skills Centre
Tel: (705) 748-1805 Fax: (705) 748-1721
Toronto Test Centre Ryerson Polytechnic University 350 Victoria St. Toronto, Ontario
Vancouver Test Centre, Brock Hall, University of British Columbia Vancouver, B.C.
International: Hong Kong | Iran | Japan | South Korea | Sweden | Turkey Venezuela
Universities Using CAEL for Admissions
Acadia University, University of Alaska, University of Alberta, University of California (San Diego, La Jolla) Carleton University, Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) Claremont Graduate University (California) University of Edinburgh, George Brown College, University of Guelph, University of Greenland, Lakehead University, Linkoping University (Sweden), University of Miami, University of Minnesota, McMaster University, Memorial University of Newfoundland, University of Minnesota, Nippissing University, University of Northern British Columbia, Northwestern University (Illinois), University of Ottawa, Rice University (Texas), Ryerson Polytechnic University, St. Thomas University, San Francisco State University, Sheridan College, Simon Fraser University, University of Southern California , Stanford University (California), University of Toronto, Trent University, University of Washington (Seattle), University of Waterloo, University of Western Ontario, University of Windsor, World Maritime University, (Sweden) York University
Canadian Language Benchmarks
The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks has the following mandate: To increase the coherence and effectiveness of language instruction for newcomers to Canada, so they can become full participants in all aspects of Canadian society. To develop and promote the Canadian Language Benchmarks, introduce the Benchmarks to second language practitioners and encourage alignment of curriculum and program structure with the Canadian Language Benchmarks categories. To establish and manage a comprehensive national Canadian Language Benchmarks assessment system. The benchmarks were developed for Citizenship and Immigration Canada by the Centre for Language Training and Assessment in Ontario. This web site explains how the tests were developed, uses and provides useful examples.
TOEFL
Visit the TOEFL pages and the ETS web site. Information on TOEFL test dates and registration. There is information on preparation, practice materials, and advice for the day of the test.
http://www.toefl.org/index.html ,
http://www.ets.org/
Test Fees Computer-Based TOEFL US$110 ; Candidates testing in Canada US$118 ;
Candidates testing in Canada and paying in Canadian dollars (includes GST) CDN$177
Computer Based Test Locations across Canada, with local Phone Numbers.Calgary - (403)777-1365 Edmonton - (780)444-6110Coquitlam - (604)464-6401 Richmond - (604)231-1966 Victoria - (250)472-4501 Winnipeg - (204)288-5056 St. John's - (709)724-8901 Halifax - (902)422-7323 Cambridge - (519)622-4479 Etobicoke - (416)236-2629 London - (519)657-4124 Ottawa -(613)745-8391 Whitby - (905)404-1818 Windsor - (519)974-8747 Montreal - 5259 (514)876-8818 Saskatoon -(306)978-7323
TOIEC
TOEIC Services Canada Inc. The official website for the TOEIC® test in Canada. (
http://www.toeic.ca/ )
Cambridge
Cambridge EFL On-line is the website of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Division. In this site (
http://www.cambridge-efl.org/ ) you will find full information on all of the Cambridge EFL examinations and tests, as well as the latest news from Cambridge.
IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) used by British universities to assess the English language proficency of applicants whose first language is not English. It consists of four components: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It includes a test of the productive skills (speaking and writing). Some selectors feel that the IELTS gives a clearer picture of an applicant's proficiency than the TOEFL.
Other TESTs
International House's (IH) Web site has a useful page on British English Language Examinations. the Oxford University Delegacy and the ARELS Examinations Trust, Pitman examinations, Trinity College London, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCI), the Associated Examinations Board (AEB), the University of London Examinations and Assessment Council (ULEAC), City and Guilds, Northern Examinations and Assessment Board (NEAB), University of Reading (TEEP), The English Speaking Board (ESB), the Institute of Linguists and CENTRA. The I H site provides the addresses and telephone numbers of all these UK examinations boards for anyone who wishes to get in touch with them.