The Canadian English Language School (CELS) Test is an internationally recognized examination approved by Canada, designed to assess the listening and reading skills of high school students receiving English language education worldwide.
| SECTIONS | TEST SECTIONS | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISTENING |
|
24 | 20 minutes |
| READING |
|
26 | 50 minutes |
The CELS Test evaluates the English language proficiency of secondary school students, focusing on both social and academic English—with a particular emphasis on academic language. The test assesses reading comprehension and listening comprehension
The operational definition of “academic language” used in the development of the CELS Test refers to the language used in educational contexts to facilitate learning. Based on research conducted during test development, academic language encompasses the following:
• School Vocabulary
Words and phrases used in school-related activities
• School Management Language
Instructions given by teachers or school staff to guide student behavior.
• Content Management Language
General academic language used to discuss academic tasks and classroom content (e.g., discussing, explaining, comparing).
• Subject-Specific Language
Specialized academic terminology used to express concepts within specific subject areas (e.g., communication, migration, trapezoid, molecule).
• Academic Language Skills
Underlying linguistic skills necessary for academic tasks or activities (e.g., explaining facts and ideas, making distinctions).
The listening section measures students’ ability to comprehend spoken English commonly encountered in school environments. It assesses both literal comprehension and inferential understanding. The listening component consists of four parts, each presenting a distinct type of spoken English. It is administered through an audio recording that includes directions, listening passages, and test questions. Except for Part 4, each section is played once; Part 4 is played twice.
Assesses students' ability to follow language used in everyday and school-related interactions.
Measures students’ ability to follow academic lectures delivered by teachers in a classroom setting.
Questions focus on students' ability to understand the substance and details of classroom-like dialogue. Dialogues can be between the teacher and the student or between two students.
Evaluates students’ ability to comprehend the language used in mathematical contexts.
The reading section consists of three parts and evaluates students’ academic vocabulary and their ability to understand written English. Vocabulary is tested through sentences containing blanks, and comprehension is assessed using texts resembling academic or textbook content, including graphical data. Question types include identifying main ideas, specific details, and word meanings, with both literal and inferential comprehension measured.
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