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CAEL

Computer-based CAEL preparation with listening, reading, writing and speaking strategies.

CAEL
Program overview

CAEL evaluates English in an academic context and is fully computer delivered. It reports Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing scores and uses integrated tasks that can require learners to combine information from reading and listening when they speak or write.

Dolphin preparation can focus on academic comprehension, note-taking, organizing responses and communicating information clearly.

Inside the program

Build skills with a clear purpose

Preparation combines practical English development with the strategies and practice relevant to your goal.

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What you’ll work on

  • Academic reading for main ideas, details, inference and organization.
  • Academic listening and efficient note-taking.
  • Integrated tasks that connect reading or listening material to speaking and writing responses.
  • Academic writing structure, idea development and language accuracy.
  • Speaking from prompts, charts, diagrams or source information.
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Why this preparation helps

  • Practise the integrated-skills approach used in CAEL.
  • Develop strategies for managing longer academic passages.
  • Strengthen note-taking and synthesis skills.
  • Build clearer academic speaking and writing responses.
  • Gain familiarity with a fully computer-delivered testing environment.
Who it may suit

Choose preparation that matches your goal

This program may suit learners preparing for post-secondary or professional pathways that accept CAEL. Learners can discuss their timeline and skill priorities with Dolphin before choosing a preparation plan.

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CAEL FAQ

Questions learners often ask

What is CAEL designed to assess?

CAEL assesses English in an academic context. It reports scores for Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing and is used by Canadian post-secondary institutions and other organizations that accept CAEL results.

What does “integrated skills” mean in CAEL?

Some CAEL tasks require you to use information you read or hear when producing a speaking or writing response. Preparation therefore includes understanding source material, taking notes and combining ideas accurately.

Is CAEL computer delivered?

Yes. CAEL is fully computer delivered, so preparation can include typing, on-screen reading, listening, note-taking and spoken responses using a computer-based format.

What academic skills can CAEL preparation strengthen?

Preparation can strengthen academic reading, listening, note-taking, synthesis, organized writing and speaking from source information—skills that are also useful in post-secondary study.

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Ready to take the next step?

Ask about CAEL classes.

Tell Dolphin your goal and preferred class format, and the team can follow up with current options.