Onsego offers online prep classes for the CAEC (Canadian Adult Education Credential) test. The CAEC (pronounced “cake”) test replaced the GED test in Canada and is offered for students without a high school diploma. Passing five subjects of the CAEC test gives students a high school equivalency diploma.
Canadian Adult Education Credential Overview
The new Canadian Adult Education Credential offers adults who could, for whatever reason, not complete their regular high school education the opportunity to acquire an educational credential equivalent to a common high school diploma.
The CAEC has the same value as a high school degree or a GED, and the credential is recognized and accepted by higher education institutions, government organizations, and employers in the same way as a common high school diploma or a GED.
Canada went from GED to CAEC
- The CAEC replaced the GED test in Canada on May 3, 2024. The CAEC is used for high school equivalency testing.
- Until May 3, 2027 (so for three years), students can transfer earlier GED results toward their CAEC.
- The GED is no longer available in all Canadian provinces and territories.
- Onsego continues to provide top-notch online prep classes and practice tests tailored to the new CAEC requirements.
CAEC vs GED – What has Changed?
- The CAEC is Canada’s new HSE (high school equivalency) exam, developed entirely in Canada.
- The program includes the same five subject tests as the former GED exam: Language Reading, Language Writing, Social Studies, Science, and Math.
- The CAEC exam can be written on a computer, whereas the earlier Canadian GED test was paper-based.
- The new exam includes content about Canadian diversity and Indigenous perspectives that was not included in the former GED exam.
- The new CAEC is offered in English and French and available in both computer-based and paper formats.
Key Elements
- Upon successfully taking the five CAEC sub-exams, students will receive a diploma equivalent to a standard high school diploma. This credential is recognized and accepted by institutions of post-secondary education, government agencies, and employers.
- The CAEC is in line with Canadian educational standards, history, and culture.
- Onsego offers innovative, top-of-the-line online classes and practice tests to help prepare for the new CAEC exam. However, it does not administer the CAEC exam itself.
- The transition from the GED exam to the new Canadian CAEC test is set to be seamless. Education and governmental institutions ensure that there will be no disruption in educational perspectives and career opportunities for Canadian adult learners.
Implementation Across Provinces and Territories
- The new CAEC exam will be introduced across most Canadian provinces and territories with specific implementation plans and timelines.
- Alberta, Manitoba, and New Brunswick have finalized the introduction, while Northwest Territories, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, and Saskatchewan have already adopted the CAEC, though full implementation might require additional time.
- British Columbia has not offered the GED test since 2014 and has its own Adult Dogwood Program, while Quebec is in the process of finalizing its acceptance and implementation of the CAEC. Yukon may follow British Columbia.
- Prince Edward Island is in the final stages of approving the CAEC test, and they expect CAEC testing to be available from mid-September.
Empowering Canadian Adult Learners
- The new, Canadian-made CAEC offers a high-quality alternative to the GED exam.
- The exam will enhance educational options and professional opportunities for Canadian adult learners.
- The new exam is challenging, and proper preparation is required. Our support, including numerous online video lessons and practice tests, will help Canadian students achieve their educational objectives faster, obtain better employment, and improve their lives through the new Canadian Adult Education Credential.