Canadian Online CAEC Prep -Quick and Easy

Cansego offers online CAEC prep classes for Canadian adults. The Canadian GED test was officially replaced by the CAEC (Canadian Adult Education Credential) on May 3, 2024. This new Canadian-made assessment is now the standard High School Equivalency (HSE) test across most provinces and territories.

If you passed parts of the GED test before it ended, your scores can be transferred to the CAEC until May 2027. That means you don’t have to start over—your hard work still counts.

Cansego’s Online CAEC Prep

Cansego’s online program prepares students for all five CAEC subtests. We offer:

• Step-by-step video lessons

• Practice tests

• Study tools tailored to Canadian content

• A flexible schedule so you can study at your own pace

Please note: Cansego does not offer the CAEC exam itself. We help you get fully prepared, but the test must be taken at an official test centre.

You can read more about the transition from GED to CAEC in Canada on this page.

Important Availability Note

The CAEC exam is not available in the following areas:

• British Columbia

• Quebec

• Nunavut

• Yukon

These regions have either chosen different adult education programs or have not yet adopted the CAEC.

CAEC vs. GED – What’s Different?

Let’s look at the main differences and similarities between the GED and CAEC exams in Canada:

• Format:
  The GED was only available as a paper test. The CAEC is offered in computer-based format, though some areas still allow paper-based testing.

• Content:
  The GED was based on U.S. standards. The CAEC is designed specifically for Canadians, reflecting Canadian values, history, Indigenous perspectives, and culture.

• Recognition:
  Both GED and CAEC diplomas are accepted as equivalent to a standard Canadian high school diploma by colleges, employers, and government institutions.

• Subjects:
  Both exams test students in:

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Mathematics

  • Social Studies

  • Science

In terms of Math and Science, the CAEC is very similar to the GED.

CAEC Exam Structure

The CAEC test is usually taken over two days, often on a Friday evening and Saturday, but you can also take the tests one at a time.

Here’s what to expect:

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GED–CAEC Quick Facts

• The GED test in Canada ended on May 3, 2024.

• GED Testing Service® (U.S.-based) no longer provides the GED in Canada.

• The CAEC is Canada’s official high school equivalency exam.

• Both the GED and CAEC diplomas are valid and recognized.

• GED scores can be transferred to the CAEC until May 3, 2027.

Minimum Age Requirements for CAEC

Each province has its own rules for who can take the CAEC. Here’s a general guide:

• Age 16: Quebec (if implemented; requires special documentation)

• Age 17: Alberta, Yukon (if implemented)

• Age 18: Newfoundland & Labrador, Manitoba, NWT, NB, Ontario, PEI, Saskatchewan

• Age 19: Nova Scotia, Nunavut (if implemented)

You must also be a resident of the province where you take the exam. Testing is not available online and must be done at certified CAEC test centres.

Get Ready with Cansego

Cansego offers a fast, reliable, and affordable way to prepare for the CAEC exam. Whether you’re starting from scratch or finishing up what you began with the GED, our online program will guide you every step of the way.

Get started today and take the next step toward earning your diploma!