Cansego 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 available for students who do not have a high school diploma.
Passing five subjects of the CAEC test gives students a high school equivalency diploma. Cansgo helps students pass the CAEC test with excellent online CAEC test prep classes.
Please note that you should not use GED prep materials for your CAEC prep! The old, paper-based Canadian GED exam did not include any Canada-specific content, while the new computer-based CAEC test covers Canadian history, culture, values, economics, government, and more.
Canadian Adult Education Credential Overview
The new Canadian Adult Education Credential offers adults who, for whatever reason, were unable to complete their regular high school education, the opportunity to acquire an educational credential equivalent to a 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 exam is no longer available in all Canadian provinces and territories.
- Cansego 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) test, 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 is written on a computer, whereas the earlier Canadian CAEC 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 available in English and French and is offered in both computer-based and paper formats, depending on the jurisdiction.
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 aligns with Canadian educational standards, history, and culture.
- Cansego 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 was relatively seamless. Education and governmental institutions ensured that there was no disruption in educational perspectives and career opportunities for Canadian adult learners.
Implementation across most Provinces and Territories
- The new CAEC exam was introduced across most Canadian provinces and territories with specific implementation plans and timelines.
- The CAEC is used in the following jurisdictions: Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
- British Columbia has not offered the GED test since 2014 and has its own Adult Dogwood Program, and it will not introduce the CAEC test. Quebec decided not to participate in the program as well. Yukon has followed British Columbia, and Nunavut has also decided not to introduce the CAEC test..
Empowering Canadian Adult Learners
- The new, Canadian-made CAEC offers a high-quality alternative to the CAEC exam.
- The exam enhances 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.
