Alberta CAEC Test

In this post, we talk about the Alberta CAEC test, the qualification requirements, who the test is for, what’s on the test, and more.

On May 3, 2024, the GED test in Canada was officially replaced by the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC).

This new high school equivalency test was designed in Canada and is now the standard across most provinces and territories.

If you’ve already passed one or more GED subtests, your results are still valid until May 2027 and can be transferred to the CAEC. Cansego will continue to share updates about the GED-to-CAEC transition in Canada.

A word of caution: please refrain from using GED resources when preparing for the CAEC test!

The CAEC test has a different structure and covers Canadian values and traditions.

Alberta CAEC test cost

In Alberta, the CAEC test costs $200 for the full 5-test battery, or $40 per subtest.

You can write the five subtests, one or more at a time, at one of Alberta’s designated CAEC test facilities.

To register, you must visit the official Vretta website or the Alberta government CAEC page.

Alberta CAEC test eligibility

To qualify for the Alberta CAEC test, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old (some 17-year-olds may qualify under specific conditions)
• Be a resident of Alberta
• Have been out of the public school system for at least 10 months
• Not hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Provide proof of identity and residency
• You can read more about who qualifies for the CAEC exam <-in this article

For 17-year-old applicants or those needing special accommodations, contact your local CAEC testing centre in advance.

What is the CAEC?

The CAEC is Canada’s official High School Equivalency (HSE) credential. It gives adults who did not finish high school a chance to earn a diploma that is accepted across North America by:

• Employers
• Government agencies
• Colleges and universities

The exam includes five separate subtests, which can be taken individually. They cover the academic subject areas of:

1. Science
2. Language Writing
3. Language Reading
4. Social Studies
5. Mathematics (Part I: no calculator, Part II: with calculator)

The CAEC test is available in both English and French and is taken in a computer-based format. Paper-based testing is available in some cases as well.

You can learn more about what’s on the CAEC exam <-in this post

Online CAEC prep with Cansego

While you are not required to take a prep course or official practice test before the Alberta CAEC test, getting optimally prepared is strongly recommended.

Cansego provides a fully updated, CAEC-aligned online prep program that is:

• Designed for Canadian learners
• Packed with bite-sized video lessons
• Loaded with practice tests and timed quizzes
• Built to reflect Canadian values, culture, and curriculum

Our Social Studies section has been completely revised to match the new CAEC standards, including updated content on Canadian geography, history, and diversity.

Where can you take the  Alberta CAEC test?

The CAEC test can only be written in the province where you live. You’ll need to provide an ID showing Alberta residency when you go to your test centre.

Here are the CAEC testing centres in Alberta (Cities in alphabetical order):

Athabasca:
Northern Lakes College – 1 University Drive (Room 105) – Athabasca – AB T9S 3A3 – (780) 675.9484

Brooks:
Medicine Hat College – 200 Horticultural Station Road E – Brooks – AB T1R 1E5 – (403) 362.1677

Calgary:
Equilibrium Testing Centre – 11 Royal Vista Drive NW – Calgary – AB T3R 0N2 – (403) 453.4224
Calgary Learning Institute – 2616 18 Street NE, Suite 201 – Calgary – AB T2E 7R1 – (403) 285.3555
CanLanguage – 4039 Brentwood Road NW (#135, 136, 180) Calgary – AB T2L 1L1 – (403) 688.9999
A&D Tutoring – 14505 Bannister Road SE – Suite101 – Calgary – AB T2X 3J3 – (587) 392.3333

Canmore:
Bow Valley College – 105 800 Railway Avenue – Canmore – AB T1W1P1 – (403) 762.8114

Cold Lake:
Portage College – 7825 51 Street – Cold Lake – AB T9M 0B6 – (780) 639.7174/7108

Edmonton:
College of Technology Alberta – 9413A 20 Avenue NW – Edmonton, AB T6N 1E5 – (825) 436.7100
A&D Tutoring – 16408 100 Avenue NW – Edmonton – AB T5P 4Y2 – (780) 444.9349
Lokken College – 10025 102A Avenue NW – Suite 1710 – Edmonton – AB T5J 2Z2 – (888) 565.5366
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – 10240 Princess Elizabeth Avenue -NW (Room WB 120) – Edmonton – AB T5G 0Y2 – (780) 491.5415
NorQuest College – 10215 108 Street NW – Edmonton – AB T5J 1L6 – (780) 644.6000
Careers in Transition – 10621 100 Avenue NW – Suite 305 – Edmonton – AB T5J 0B3 – (780) 496.9228
Vteach Learning Centre – 1803 91 Street SW – Suite 110 – Edmonton – AB T6X 0C8 – (780) 238.7116
The Learning Centre – 10045 156 Street NW – Suite 280 – Edmonton – AB T5P 2P7 – (780) 429.0675 (in the City of Edmonton Orange Hub)

Edson:
Edson Community Test Centre (Edson Diploma Centre) – 111 54 Street – Edson – AB T7E 1T2 – (780) 723.6247

Fort McMurray:
Keyano College Clearwater Campus – Bob Lamb Building, Room 152 – 8115 Franklin Avenue – Fort McMurray – AB T9H 2H7 – (780) 791.4838 or (780) 838.3847

Fox Creek:
Fox Creek Comm. Adult Learning – 102 Kaybob Drive – Fox Creek – AB T0H 1P0 – (780) 622.3896

Grand Prairie:
Northwestern Polytechnic – 10726 106 Avenue – Grande Prairie – AB T8V 4C4 – (780) 539.2212

High Level:
Northern Lakes College – 10901 93 Street (Room 114B) – High Level – AB T0H 1Z0 – (780) 926.5625

High Prairie:
Northern Lakes College – 4208 53 Avenue (Room 124) – High Prairie – AB T0G 1E0 – (780) 523.4111

Lac la Biche:
Portage College – 9531 94 Avenue – Lac la Biche – AB T0A 2C0 – (780) 623.5569/5623

Lethbridge:
Lethbridge Polytechnic – 3000 College Drive S – Lethbridge – AB T1K 1L6 – (403) 320.3368

Lloydminster:
Lakeland College – 2602 59 Avenue – Lloydminster – AB T9V 3N7 – (780) 871.5746

Medicine Hat:
Medicine Hat College – 299 College Drive SE – Medicine Hat – AB T1A 3Y6 – (403) 529.3896

Peace River:
Northern Lakes College – 8106 99 Avenue (Room 123A) – Peace River – AB T8S 1Z3 – (780) 624.5176

Red Deer:
Red Deer College – 100 Donald Boulevard – Red Deer – AB T4R 0V5 – (403) 342.3292
Test Centre location: NOVA Chemicals Learning Common (Room 928)

Slave Lake:
Northern Lakes College – 201 Main Street SE (Room A206) – Slave Lake – AB T0G 2A3 – (780) 849.8600

Spruce Grove:
TriCALA – 35 5 Avenue – Spruce Grove – AB T7X 2C5 – (780) 591.3355
Location: Spruce Grove Public Library

ValleyView:
Northern Lakes College – 5003 50 Street (Room M12) – Valleyview – AB T0H 3N0 – (780) 524,3300

Vermilion:
Lakeland College – 5707 College Drive – Vermilion – AB T9X 1K5 – (780) 871.5746

Wabasca:
Northern Lakes College Stony Point – 891 Mistassiniy Road (Room 122) – Wabasca – AB T0G 2K0 – (780) 891.3766

Alberta’s role in developing the CAEC

Alberta played a leading role in developing the CAEC alongside eight other provinces and territories, including:

• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan

Alberta is also home to the Canadian National CAEC Testing Service Headquarters, which manages exam delivery and standards.

Final Notes

• The CAEC is a challenging exam that tests your academic and analytical skills at a high school graduate level.
• Preparation is key—Cansego offers an effective way to get ready quickly and confidently.
• The CAEC is accepted as equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Earlier GED scores remain valid until May 2027 and can be used for the CAEC test.

Ready to start preparing? Join us!

At Cansego, we develop high-quality online CAEC instruction, but we don’t offer the CAEC test. We help students pass the CAEC test quickly. For accuracy, please verify the information provided on this page against official CAEC sources in your province or territory.