Prince Edward Island CAEC Test

In Prince Edward Island, the CAEC has officially replaced the GED as the standard high school equivalency test.

On May 3, 2024, Canada officially replaced the GED with the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC). In this post, we take a closer look at the Prince Edward Island CAEC Test.

This new Canadian-made assessment is now the standard high school equivalency test in Prince Edward Island and most other provinces and territories.

Prince Edward Island CAEC test eligibility

To qualify for the Prince Edward Island CAEC Test, you must:

• Be 18 years old or older
• Be a Canadian citizen and a Prince Edward Island resident
• Have been officially withdrawn from school for at least one year

In exceptional medical cases, underage students may be granted permission to take the CAEC exam. Additionally, home-schooled students under 18 may qualify to test early with proper documentation.

Is the Prince Edward Island CAEC test free?

The GED exam was free in Prince Edward Island, and the CAEC is also offered at no cost to eligible residents. However, this should be confirmed with the provincial CAEC office or your local testing site.

To sit for the exam, you must present a valid, government-issued photo ID with a Prince Edward Island address.

Please do not use GED resources when preparing for the CAEC test, as the content is quite different. The old Canadian GED test did not reflect Canadian content, but the CAEC test is based on Canadian history, government, culture, values, and so forth.

CAEC practice test requirement

Before registering for the real Prince Edward Island CAEC test, all test-takers must:

• Complete the official CAEC practice test
• Achieve a passing score on each subject

This is a mandatory step before registration.
To schedule your practice test, call 1-800-446-5265 (option 3).

If you passed any GED subjects before the transition, your scores remain valid until May 2027 and may be transferred to the CAEC. You can learn more about the national transition on our Canada CAEC page.

CAEC Prep Facilities in PEI (Cities by alphabet)

All CAEC applicants must first take the Official CAEC Practice Test. Registration is done by calling Holland College. Charlottetown and East: (902) 566.9628; Summerside and West: (902) 888.6495, or toll-free at 1-800-446-5265 (use the adult education option).

Alberton
Holland College, 509 Church Street, Alberton, PE C0B 1B0, Phone: (902) 853-0024

Charlottetown
Holland College, 305 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1P5, Phone: (902) 566-9362

Atlantic Technology Centre Adult Upgrading Program
90 University Avenue, Suite 212, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, Phone: (902) 368-4650

Institute of Advanced Learning
55 Grafton Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1K8, Phone: (902) 368-2828

Georgetown
Holland College
117 Kent Street, Georgetown, PE C0A 1L0, Phone: (902) 652-2055 or (902) 566-9362

Mount Stewart
Abegweit First Nation
31 Kitpu Street, Mount Stewart, PE C0A 1T0, Phone: (902) 676-2353 x 102

Scotchfort
Holland College (Chapel Building)
24 Redstone Drive, Scotchfort, PE C0A 1T0, Ph: (902) 566-9362 or (902) 676-2043

Summerside
Holland College Waterfront Campus
98 Water Street, Summerside, PE C1N 4K2, Phone: (902) 888-6495

Institute of Advanced Learning 
10 Slemon Park Drive, Summerside, PE C0B 2A0, Phone: (902) 436-9889

Wellington
Collège de l’Île
8 Mill Road, Wellington, PE C0B 2E0, Phone: (902) 854-3010 x 250

Where to take the Prince Edward Island CAEC test

The CAEC is only offered in person at approved testing centres. You’ll write the five subject tests on a computer at one of the Holland College testing sites, available in multiple locations:

Prince Edward Island CAEC Testing Centres:

• Holland College – West Prince Campus
  509 Church Street, Alberton, PE C0B 1B0
  Phone: (902) 566-9628
• Workplace Learning PEI Inc.
  40 Enman Crescent, Room 222, Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6
  Phone: (902) 368-6280
• Holland College – Montgomery Hall
  305 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4Z1
  Phone: (902) 566-9628
• Holland College – Waterfront Campus
  98 Water Street, Summerside, PE C1N 4N6
  Phone: (902) 566-9628

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What’s on the CAEC test?

The CAEC exam consists of five separate subject tests, each of which is modular—you can take them one at a time and in any order:

Subject	Time Limit
Language Writing	75 minutes
Language Reading	75 minutes
Mathematics	Part 1: 30 minutes; Part two: 90 minutes
Social Studies	90 minutes
Science	90 minutes

Most questions are multiple choice, except for the essay, which requires written responses.

How to prepare for the Prince Edward Island CAEC test

The CAEC is a rigorous exam, designed to assess knowledge and thinking skills at a high school graduation level. While you aren’t required to take a prep course in PEI, intense preparation is key to passing.

One of the best ways to study is with Cansego’s online CAEC prep program, which offers:

• Bite-sized video lessons for every topic
• Timed practice tests that mimic the real exam
• A flexible, self-paced format
• Content that’s fully aligned with CAEC requirements

This course is ideal for adult learners who want a fast, stress-free way to prepare, no matter how long it’s been since they were last in school.

Why taking practice tests matters

Taking regular practice tests is crucial. It helps you:

• Learn the format and timing of each subject test
• Identify your strong and weak points
• Improve your confidence and study focus
• Boost your time-management skills before the real test

If you prepare consistently—even just one hour a day—you could be ready for the CAEC in as little as two months.

Contact Information

For more details about the CAEC in Prince Edward Island, contact:

Province of Prince Edward Island – CAEC Administrator
Atlantic Technology Centre
176 Great George Street, Suite 212
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4K9
Phone: (902) 368-4650

Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning, and Population
105 Rochford Street, Shaw Building, 5th Floor North
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: (902) 368-4250

More information is also available on the Prince Edward Island Government website.

Final notes on the PEI CAEC test

• CAEC replaced GED on May 3, 2024
• You must pass the official CAEC practice test before registering
• The test is modular, available in English and French, and computer-based
• In-person testing only at designated centres—no online testing in Canada
• Cansego.ca offers complete CAEC prep courses to help you get ready fast

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Ready to start your prep?
Visit Cansego.ca to sign up for the complete online CAEC course and take the next step toward earning your high school equivalency diploma.

Please note that Cansego offers top-quality online CAEC instruction, but we do not provide CAEC testing. Our goal is to help CAEC students pass the exam quickly. Please verify the information on this page against your province’s official CAEC sources to confirm accuracy.