English Language Tests Are Required To Study in Canada

English Language Tests Are Required To Study in Canada

English Language Tests Are Required To Study in Canada

As part of the preparation to study in Canada, international students may have to sit an approved English language test for academic purposes. There are over 600 schools in Canada that welcome international students.

Popular English Language Tests for International Students in Canada:

  1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module
  2. Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) assessment
  3. Pearson Test of English (PTE) – Academic
  4. Duolingo English Test
  5. Cambridge Assessment English

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module

The IELTS academic test is one of the most popular tests chosen by international students and accepted by over 400 Canadian universities and colleges. The majority of educational institutions require that the final results be sent to them directly by the testing service. We can take our test at one of the IELTS official test centres in our country or online. The cost to take IELTS ranges between Rs.14,000 – Rs.15,000 range and it could vary by country.

Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) assessment

CAEL tests are accepted by all English-speaking universities in Canada including 82 percent of English-speaking colleges. We need a valid passport to sit the test and the test may be available online or offline depending on your country of residence. The cost to take CAEL is Indian rupees 20,921. Test results are available within eight business days.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) – Academic

PTE is currently available in 19 countries and is accepted by 90 percent of Canada’s universities and colleges. This also means that test results are typically available within 48 hours. The cost to take PTE is Indian Rupees 22,410.

  1. Duolingo English Test

Duolingo English Test is only available online and accepted by 140 post-secondary institutions in Canada. We will need a computer, a front-facing camera, and a microphone with speakers to complete the test. The test takes one hour and results are available within 48 hours. Duolingo English Test is among the most affordable at only Rs.3659.

  1. Cambridge Assessment English

The Cambridge Assessment English is among the most popular certified tests for language proficiency in the world and the C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency exams are accepted by over 200 post-secondary institutions in Canada including public universities.