Prep Providers

Paragon Testing Enterprises is excited to work with preparation providers to bring comprehensive CAEL preparation to our test takers around the world.

How We Work With Prep Providers

Paragon is excited to work with individuals and organizations outside of Canada that share our business values.

For Canadian prep providers, please see our CAEL Preparation Program available for purchase as an easy solution to offering a CAEL prep to your students.

For international individuals and organizations looking for partnership benefits, Paragon is introducing the CAEL Network. This program will supply members with incentives for following business practices that align with Paragon values. Paragon works closely with organizations around the world to ensure that our partners are of the highest quality, and are able to maintain test taker and stakeholder trust in our tests. Applying, admission, and ongoing membership in the CAEL Network involves:

Application Process

Includes filling out the CAEL Network application form, and answering follow-up questions from Paragon staff. Once admitted, members will receive a welcome package with guides about how to use the Network features.

Admission Criteria

These include a professional website and email address, participating in Instructor Training, and listing of relevant accreditations, professional designations, and memberships in professional associations.

Membership Review

A yearly review in which we review member's adherence to our Branding Guidelines, complete an IPP audit, and assess their sustained flow of registered test takers, and ask them to complete a customer satisfaction survey.

What is the CAEL Network?

Supporting your clients and ensuring their success in studying in Canada.

The features of the tiered levels of the CAEL Network program include:

Trusted & Convenient

Client registrations can be made directly through the agent account dashboard

Leveraging Branding

Members can co-brand their materials with our logos, as well as with our exclusive Network Member badges

8% Referral Commission*

Members can access our referral program, which provides materials to collect referral commission from test registrations
*Only available to international prep providers

Inclusion & Networking

Members of the CAEL Network will be highlighted on our websites, and receive referral traffic

Exclusive Pricing & Discounts

Study materials can be purchased in bulk quantities at vastly reduced prices

Learn More About The CAEL Network

Offer a Preparation Program

We have an official CAEL Preparation Program available as a turnkey solution to provide your students with CAEL instruction

The CAEL Preparation Program has been designed to prepare students for the CAEL Test and includes four modules. Each module contains more than 25 hours of classroom content, for a total of 100 hours for the entire program. Every module focuses on a specific test—starting with the CAEL Sample Test in Module 1, and working through CAEL Practice Tests 1–3 in the subsequent modules. This licensed program includes exclusive materials and instructor’s guides for each module, intended as the basis for your CAEL classes. Lesson plans, online media files, and recommended homework assignments are all included.

Instructor's Guide
Module 1

25 hours + online resources

Instructor's Guide
Module 2

25 hours + online resources

Instructor's Guide
Module 3

25 hours + online resources

Instructor's Guide
Module 4

25 hours + online resources

CAEL Sample Test (FREE)

CAEL Practice Test 1

CAEL Practice Test 2

CAEL Practice Test 3

Supplementary Materials for CAEL Prep Programs include:

Program Curriculum

The CAEL Preparation Program has been designed to accommodate one lesson per day, with time allocated at the beginning of each class for some review of the previous day’s homework. However, instructors may also improvise this schedule and conduct multiple lessons per day by making discretionary changes to homework review times and distribution.

Lesson	Focus	Content
L1/L2	CAEL Sample Test Part 1: Speaking	Overview of test format Intro to academic speaking Using the Preparation Time and developing your response Test practice Sample response analysis
L3/L4	CAEL Sample Test Part 2: Integrated Reading	Overview of Reading and question types in CAEL Overview of reading strategies Practice deriving meaning from context Overview of reading skills Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L5/L6	CAEL Sample Test Part 3: Integrated Listening	Overview of Listening in CAEL Overview of listening strategies Practice listening for key information Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L7/L8	CAEL Sample Test Part 4: Academic Unit A	Intro to academic writing Academic register Brainstorming Test practice Sample response analysis
L9/L10	CAEL Sample Test Part 5: Academic Unit B	Paraphrasing Organizing a response Sentence fragments and run-on sentences Practice with short timed writing Test practice Sample response analysis

Lesson	Focus	Content
L1/L2	CAEL Practice Test 1 Part 1: Speaking	Practice with visual terminology Test practice Sample response analysis
L3/L4	CAEL Practice Test 1 Part 2: Integrated Reading	Review of Reading in CAEL Review of reading strategies Practice predicting within a passage Reading/comprehension practice Review of reading skills Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L5/L6	CAEL Practice Test 1 Part 3: Integrated Listening	Overview of Listening in CAEL Overview of listening strategies Practice listening for pronunciations Practice listening for specific information Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L7/L8	CAEL Practice Test 1 Part 4: Academic Unit A	Word order Misplaced modifiers Parallel form Commonly misspelled words Test practice Sample response analysis
L9/L10	CAEL Practice Test 1 Part 5: Academic Unit B	Paraphrasing Summarizing Practice with short timed writing Test practice Sample response analysis

Lesson	Focus	Content
L1/L2	CAEL Practice Test 2 Part 1: Speaking	Practice with timed brainstorming and speaking Weak and strong arguments Logic and flow Test practice Sample response analysis
L3/L4	CAEL Practice Test 2 Part 2: Integrated Reading	Review of Reading in CAEL Review of reading strategies Practice with difficult vocabulary Practice deriving meaning from context Review of reading skills Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L5/L6	CAEL Practice Test 2 Part 3: Integrated Listening	Overview of Listening in CAEL Overview of listening strategies Practice listening for definitions Practice listening for sequencing terms Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L7/L8	CAEL Practice Test 2 Part 4: Academic Unit A	Transitions Connecting ideas Test practice Sample response analysis
L9/L10	CAEL Practice Test 2 Part 5: Academic Unit B	Control of verb tense Punctuation Practice with short timed writing Test practice Sample response analysis

Lesson	Focus	Content
L1/L2	CAEL Practice Test 3 Part 1: Speaking	Common speaking problems Demonstrating your vocabulary Practice with timed brainstorming and speaking Test practice Sample response analysis
L3/L4	CAEL Practice Test 3 Part 2: Integrated Reading	Review of Reading in CAEL Review of reading strategies Practice reading for perspective Review of reading skills Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysi
L5/L6	CAEL Practice Test 3 Part 3: Integrated Listening	Overview of Listening in CAEL Overview of listening strategies Listening for intonation and components of speech Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L7/L8	CAEL Practice Test 3 Part 4: Academic Unit A	Punctuation Roots, prefixes, and suffixes Test practice Sample response analysis
L9/L10	CAEL Practice Test 3 Part 5: Academic Unit B	Sentence variety Comma splices Practice with short timed writing Test practice Sample response analysis

Syllabus: Module 1

Lesson	Focus	Content
L1/L2	CAEL Sample Test Part 1: Speaking	Overview of test format Intro to academic speaking Using the Preparation Time and developing your response Test practice Sample response analysis
L3/L4	CAEL Sample Test Part 2: Integrated Reading	Overview of Reading and question types in CAEL Overview of reading strategies Practice deriving meaning from context Overview of reading skills Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L5/L6	CAEL Sample Test Part 3: Integrated Listening	Overview of Listening in CAEL Overview of listening strategies Practice listening for key information Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L7/L8	CAEL Sample Test Part 4: Academic Unit A	Intro to academic writing Academic register Brainstorming Test practice Sample response analysis
L9/L10	CAEL Sample Test Part 5: Academic Unit B	Paraphrasing Organizing a response Sentence fragments and run-on sentences Practice with short timed writing Test practice Sample response analysis

Syllabus: Module 2

Lesson	Focus	Content
L1/L2	CAEL Practice Test 1 Part 1: Speaking	Practice with visual terminology Test practice Sample response analysis
L3/L4	CAEL Practice Test 1 Part 2: Integrated Reading	Review of Reading in CAEL Review of reading strategies Practice predicting within a passage Reading/comprehension practice Review of reading skills Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L5/L6	CAEL Practice Test 1 Part 3: Integrated Listening	Overview of Listening in CAEL Overview of listening strategies Practice listening for pronunciations Practice listening for specific information Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L7/L8	CAEL Practice Test 1 Part 4: Academic Unit A	Word order Misplaced modifiers Parallel form Commonly misspelled words Test practice Sample response analysis
L9/L10	CAEL Practice Test 1 Part 5: Academic Unit B	Paraphrasing Summarizing Practice with short timed writing Test practice Sample response analysis

Syllabus: Module 3

Lesson	Focus	Content
L1/L2	CAEL Practice Test 2 Part 1: Speaking	Practice with timed brainstorming and speaking Weak and strong arguments Logic and flow Test practice Sample response analysis
L3/L4	CAEL Practice Test 2 Part 2: Integrated Reading	Review of Reading in CAEL Review of reading strategies Practice with difficult vocabulary Practice deriving meaning from context Review of reading skills Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L5/L6	CAEL Practice Test 2 Part 3: Integrated Listening	Overview of Listening in CAEL Overview of listening strategies Practice listening for definitions Practice listening for sequencing terms Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L7/L8	CAEL Practice Test 2 Part 4: Academic Unit A	Transitions Connecting ideas Test practice Sample response analysis
L9/L10	CAEL Practice Test 2 Part 5: Academic Unit B	Control of verb tense Punctuation Practice with short timed writing Test practice Sample response analysis

Syllabus: Module 4

Lesson	Focus	Content
L1/L2	CAEL Practice Test 3 Part 1: Speaking	Common speaking problems Demonstrating your vocabulary Practice with timed brainstorming and speaking Test practice Sample response analysis
L3/L4	CAEL Practice Test 3 Part 2: Integrated Reading	Review of Reading in CAEL Review of reading strategies Practice reading for perspective Review of reading skills Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysi
L5/L6	CAEL Practice Test 3 Part 3: Integrated Listening	Overview of Listening in CAEL Overview of listening strategies Listening for intonation and components of speech Integrated speaking practice Test practice Sample response analysis
L7/L8	CAEL Practice Test 3 Part 4: Academic Unit A	Punctuation Roots, prefixes, and suffixes Test practice Sample response analysis
L9/L10	CAEL Practice Test 3 Part 5: Academic Unit B	Sentence variety Comma splices Practice with short timed writing Test practice Sample response analysis

Start Offering The CAEL Preparation Program

Each CAEL Preparation Centre determines the fees of their CAEL Preparation Program and registers their students accordingly. Each CAEL Preparation Centre may choose whether or not to include the recommended program materials in their program structure and fees.

To support instructors who will be delivering the CAEL Preparation Program, an online instructor training course taught by a CAEL expert will be offered. The training features insights into each test component, an explanation of the performance standards, and tips for teaching test preparation.

To apply to offer Paragon’s CAEL Preparation Program, please fill out the application form. If you have additional questions about the CAEL Preparation Program, please contact us at prepprograms@paragontesting.ca.

Apply Now

What I liked most about the CAEL was that you can do the test on the computer, it uses Canadian English, and the results are released quickly!

- Alinsson, CAEL - Test Taker

I appreciated the availability of test dates for CAEL, and found it convenient and inexpensive compared to other English proficiency tests.

- Aashima, CAEL - Test Taker

Prep Providers

How We Work With Prep Providers

Application Process

Admission Criteria

Membership Review

What is the CAEL Network?

Trusted & Convenient

Leveraging Branding

8% Referral Commission*

Inclusion & Networking

Exclusive Pricing & Discounts

Offer a Preparation Program

Instructor's Guide Module 1

Instructor's Guide Module 2

Instructor's Guide Module 3

Instructor's Guide Module 4

CAEL Sample Test (FREE)

CAEL Practice Test 1

CAEL Practice Test 2

CAEL Practice Test 3

Syllabus: Module 1

Syllabus: Module 2

Syllabus: Module 3

Syllabus: Module 4

Start Offering The CAEL Preparation Program

What I liked most about the CAEL was that you can do the test on the computer, it uses Canadian English, and the results are released quickly!

I appreciated the availability of test dates for CAEL, and found it convenient and inexpensive compared to other English proficiency tests.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Instructor's Guide
Module 1

Instructor's Guide
Module 2

Instructor's Guide
Module 3

Instructor's Guide
Module 4