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CAEC Testing

The GED® is no longer available in Canada effective May 3, 2024. The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) provides a high-quality, Canadian education credential to replace the GED®.


There is no effect on the validity of completed GED® credentials. The GED® will continue to be recognized as a valid credential.

Test Information:

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Writing Frequency

  • Candidates may write any one subject test only once per calendar month, and up to a maximum of 3 times per calendar year.

  • Candidates who do not receive a passing score on a CAEC subject test can rewrite it in alignment with the policy above.

  • Rewriting the same subject test in which a passing standard has been achieved is prohibited

Test subjects and format

All tests are available in English and French. Tests are available in the following subject areas. Here is an overview of how many questions each test includes and how long you have to complete each test.

Subject and parts
Number of questions
Time

Reading

Writing

Math

Part I: No calculator

Part II: Calculator

50 questions

1 persuasive writing task

42 question

12 question

30 question

Science

35 questions

Social Studies

40 questions

75 minutes

75 minutes

120 minutes

30 minutes

90 minutes

90 minutes

90 minutes

Universal Supports

Universal supports are features and tools that are embedded in the digital assessment platform and that are available to all candidates on all CAEC tests.

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  • screen colour overlay;

  • screen text highlighter/line reader; and

  • zoom feature.

Study

Resources 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.

• Practice navigating the test tools.
• Take one of our CAEC preparation classes.

Take the tests

Sign up to write the CAEC assessments on your Vretta account. You must write tests in-person at a testing centre on the date and time you selected.

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Bring your ID. You must bring 2 forms of valid identification at the time of testing. The primary form of ID must be government-issued and not expired. It must also include the candidate’s name, date of birth, photo, and signature.

Primary Forms of ID
Secondary forms of ID

• Passport
• Driver’s licence or learner’s permit
• Canadian military identification card
• Federal/provincial/territorial-issued ID
• Federal/provincial/territorial correctional services ID
• Indian status card
• Métis status card
• Canadian citizenship card
• Canadian permanent resident card

• Healthcare card
• Birth certificate
• Government of Canada Immigration Status
• Foreign government-issued ID
• Temporary resident document (IMM 1442) Work permit
• Temporary resident document (IMM 1442) Temporary resident permit
• Refugee Protection Claimant Documents
• Confirmation of permanent residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688)
• Verification of status documents (IMM 5009)

NOTE: Secondary valid forms of ID must include the candidate's name and be not expired.

Understanding Scores:

Passing scores -

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You need 55% to meet the minimum standard and officially pass a CAEC test.

80-100% – Exceeds minimum standard (ES)
55-79% – Meets minimum standard (MS)
40-54% – Approaching minimum standard (AS)
0-39% – Does not meet minimum standard (DMS)
If you receive a result of AS or DMS, you must retake the test because you have not met the minimum standard.

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Viewing Scores -
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You can view your scores through your profile on the CAEC digital platform within:

Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies: approximately 2 business days
Writing: approximately 20 business days

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