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The process for earning the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) may vary by province or territory. Visit your jurisdiction’s CAEC website (if applicable) or your local government website for more information.
Study
Resources exist to help you prepare for the CAEC.
- Review the test outcomes, which outline the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pass each test.
- Practice with a sample test, available in each subject.
- Watch this video to learn more about how tests are formatted, written and scored.
- Take a test preparation class, available at some testing centres. Visit your province or territory’s website to find a testing centre near you.
Register
Determine your eligibility
Visit your province or territory’s website to find local eligibility requirements.
Create an account
Visit the CAEC digital platform and complete the online registration form.
Sign up for tests
Schedule your test with a testing centre of your choice.
Additional information
- Review the CAEC 'Terms of Agreement' and 'Code of Conduct' in the Test Administration Guide.
- If required, request special arrangements or accommodations from your province or territory.
- CAEC Testing Centres may be operated by your province or territory. For more information, visit your province or territory’s website.
- If you passed any 2002 Canadian Test Series GED® tests before the GED® transitioned to the CAEC, you can apply to have the results count towards CAEC tests in the same subjects for up to 3 years, until May 2027. If required, request Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) from your province or territory at the links below.
Visit your local CAEC website
Location | Contact information | Website |
---|---|---|
Alberta | [email protected] | Alberta CAEC website |
Manitoba | [email protected] | Manitoba CAEC website |
New Brunswick | [email protected] | New Brunswick CAEC website |
Northwest Territories | [email protected] | Northwest Territories CAEC website |
Nova Scotia | [email protected] 1-877-466-7725 | Nova Scotia CAEC website |
Ontario | [email protected] | Ontario CAEC website |
Prince Edward Island | [email protected] | PEI CAEC website |
Saskatchewan | [email protected] | Saskatchewan CAEC website |
If you live elsewhere, contact your local provincial or territorial government to find out what options may be available to you.
Take the tests
You must write tests in-person at a testing centre on the date and time you selected. Tests are computer-based, with a paper option.
- Provide proof of identification.
- Check with your province or territory for information on applicable fees and make arrangements to pay.
- Write your CAEC test(s).
For more information on scoring and reporting, refer to the Test Administration Guide.
Receive your credential
Once you pass all 5 tests and/or meet the necessary PLAR, your province or territory will issue your credential.
If you are using PLAR to bridge to a CAEC credential, you must successfully complete at least one CAEC test in combination with your previously-passed GED tests to be eligible to earn the CAEC credential.
Contact
For inquiries about the CAEC website, test format, content, rules and information, email the CAEC Testing Service: