Format
Format of the YLTE
There are three levels of assessment for the CaMLA YLTE: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. All three levels of the speaking tests have similar features such as test formats, test environment, assessment procedures, and the standardization of examiners. The three levels differ in the tasks they ask children to attempt, and the assessment criteria used.
Bronze
| Listening | about 20 minutes | 4 parts / 20 questions |
| Reading & Writing | 20 minutes | 5 parts / 25 questions |
| Speaking | 3–5 minutes | 5 parts |
Silver
| Listening | about 25 minutes | 5 parts / 25 questions |
| Reading & Writing | 30 minutes | 6 parts / 40 questions |
| Speaking | 5–7 minutes | 4 parts |
Gold
| Listening | about 25 minutes | 5 parts / 25 questions |
| Reading & Writing | 40 minutes | 7 parts / 50 questions |
| Speaking | 7–9 minutes | 4 parts |