The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) is Canada’s high school equivalency credential. It was previously known as GED.

Not in Canada. The GED testing program is no longer available in Canada. It was replaced by the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) in 2024.The GED was an American-based testing program that had been used in Canada for many years. The CAEC is a made-in-Canada replacement designed specifically for Canadian adults and reflects Canadian cultures and perspectives. It serves the same general purpose of providing a recognized high school equivalency credential.

Yes. If you previously completed your GED, your credential is still valid and continues to be recognized. You do not need to complete the CAEC as well.

The CAEC includes five subject tests:Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.In most cases, you must successfully complete all five subjects to earn the credential. Some learners may qualify to have previous GED tests or eligible high school courses recognized through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Request PLAR here - caec-plar-request.pdf

No. You do not need to attend CAEC preparation classes before writing the tests. You can prepare independently and register to write the tests when you feel ready.If you would like help preparing, CVALA offers free CAEC preparation classes for eligible learners.

CVALA services are free for eligible learners. This includes CAEC preparation, Distance Learning, Digital Literacy training, and CAEC testing.New Brunswick’s Community Adult Learning Program provides free academic and Digital Literacy training to eligible adults.