Saskatchewan CAEC Test

In Saskatchewan, the CAEC has officially replaced the GED as the standard high school equivalency test.

As of May 3, 2024, the GED test in Canada has been replaced by the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC). In this post, we look at the Saskatchewan CAEC test.

The CAEC is now the official high school equivalency exam in Saskatchewan and most other provinces. If you previously passed any GED tests, your scores are valid until May 2027.

Note that you should not use GED materials when preparing for the CEAC test! The exams are quite different.

The CAEC assessment focuses on Canadian traditions, history, government, economics, and cultures, whereas the old GED did not do that at all!

Who can take the Saskatchewan CAEC test?

To take the CAEC test in Saskatchewan, you must:

• Be a resident of Saskatchewan
• Present a valid photo ID with your Saskatchewan address at the test centre
• Be at least 18 years old (17-year-olds may qualify if they have officially withdrawn from high school, completed an age waiver, and meet other criteria)

There is no fee to write the CAEC exam in Saskatchewan.

Is prep required?

Saskatchewan does not require you to attend a prep course or pass the official CAEC practice test before registering. However, because the CAEC is a challenging assessment, it’s highly recommended to prepare in advance.

One of the most effective ways to get ready is through Cansego’s online CAEC prep course. Cansego provides fully CAEC-aligned study materials, including video lessons and practice tests, to help students build the knowledge and confidence needed to pass.

Note: Cansego does not administer the CAEC test but offers online prep classes only.

Saskatchewan CAEC test format

In Saskatchewan, the CAEC test is offered in a computer-based format at approved testing centres. The exam includes five independent subtests, which can be taken:

• One at a time or all at once
• In any order
• Up to three times per calendar year

Your testing progress is tracked through your CAEC account, which you can create online before registering for the test.

What’s on the Saskatchewan CAEC test?

The CAEC exam is made up of five timed subject tests:

• Mathematics
• Language Reading
• Language Writing (includes an essay)
• Science
• Social Studies

These subtests assess your high school-level academic knowledge and critical thinking skills. Each test varies in difficulty, and most questions are multiple-choice, except for the essay.

Saskatchewan CAEC Prep Sites

Cities in alphabetical order

Assiniboia:
Southeast College, 201 3rd Aven W, Assiniboia, SK S0H 0B0, Phone 866-999-7372

Estevan:
Southeast College, 532 Bourquin Rd, Estevan, SK S4A 1C8, Phone 306-634-4795

Indian Head:
Southeast College, 708 Otterloo St, Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0, Phone 866-999-7372

Kindersley:
Great Plains College, 514 Main St, Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0, Phone 866-296-2472

Maple Creek:
Great Plains College, 20 Pacific Ave, Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0, Phone 866-296-2472

Martensville:
Great Plains College, 66 Main St, Martensville, SK S0K 2T0, Phone 866-296-2472

Moose Jaw:
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 600 Saskatchewan St W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4R4, Phone 306-691-8460

Moosomin:
Southeast College, 610 Park Ave, Moosomin, SK S0G 3N0, Phone 306-435-4631

Prince Albert:
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 1500 10 Ave E, Prince Albert, SK S6V 7S3, Phone 306-765-1542
Learning Disabilities Assn. SK, 1106 Central Ave, Prince Albert, SK S6V 4V6, Phone 306-922-1071

Regina:
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 4500 Wascana Pkwy, Regina, SK S4S 5X1, Phone 306-775-7522
Learning Disabilities Assn. SK, 1445 Park St (Ste 300), Regina, SK S4N 4C5, Phone 306-790-8452

Saskatoon:
Frontier College, Broadway @Taylor) Saskatoon, SK S7H 5S8, Phone 306-374-7323
Learning Disabilities Assn. SK, 133 3rd Ave, N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H4, Phone 306-652-4114
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 1130 Idylwyld Dr N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R5, Phone 306-659-4045

Swift Current:
Great Plains College, 129 2 Ave NE, Swift Current, SK S9H 2C7, Phone 866-296-2472

Weyburn:
Southeast College, 633 King St, Weyburn, SK S4H 2Z8, Phone 306-848-2500

Whitewood:
Southeast College, 708 5th Ave, Whitewood, SK S0G 5C0, Phone 306-435-4631

How to prepare: Practice Makes Perfect

To succeed on the CAEC test, preparation is essential. Practice tests help you:

• Identify your strengths and weaknesses
• Improve your pacing for timed exams
• Build confidence and test-taking strategies
• Familiarize yourself with the CAEC format

Cansego’s timed practice tests closely mirror the real exam and are a great way to improve your readiness.

If you can study independently, a good online course, such as the CAEC program designed by Cansego, may be your perfect fit.

If you study better accompanied by an instructor, contact one of the prep facilities listed above.

CAEC test centres in Saskatchewan

You can take the CAEC exam at locations across Saskatchewan (cities by alphabet)

• Estevan – Southeast College, 532 Bourquin Rd, 306-634-4795
• Humboldt – Carlton Trail College, 611 17th St, 306-682-2623
• Maple Creek – Great Plains College, 20 Pacific Ave, 306-662-3829
• Moose Jaw – Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Rm 2.103, 600 Saskatchewan St W, 306-691-8302/8460
• North Battleford – North West College, 10702 Diefenbaker Dr, 306-937-5124/5100
• Prince Albert – Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 1500 10 Avenue E, 306-775-7522
• Prince Albert – Learning Disabilities Assn. of Saskatchewan, 1106 Central Ave, 306-922-1071
• Regina – Saskatchewan Polytechnic, (Rm 400, 4500 Wascana Pkwy, 306-775-7522
• Regina – Learning Disabilities Ass. of Saskatchewan, 1445 Park St, Ste 300, 306-790-8452
• Saskatoon – Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Rm 422B, 1130 Idylwyld Dr N, 306-659-4045
• Saskatoon – Dumont Technical Institute, 917 22nd St W, 306-242-6070
• Saskatoon – Learning Disabilities Ass. of Saskatchewan, 133 3rd Ave N, 306-652-4114
• Swift Current – Great Plains College, 129 2 Ave NE, 306-773-1531 or (306) 775-7601
• Watrous – Carlton Trail College, 202 6th Ave E, 306-946-2094
• Weyburn – Southeast College, 633 King St, 306-848-2500
• Yorkton – Suncrest College, 200 Prystai Way, 306-783-6566

For a complete list of CAEC testing sites, contact the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training at 306-787-5597.

Summary

• Saskatchewan has fully transitioned from GED to CAEC as of May 2024
• The CAEC test is free, modular, and available on a computer
• No prep course is required, but strong preparation is encouraged
• Cansego offers CAEC-aligned online classes to help you pass quickly and confidently

Ready to start preparing? Join Cansego and get the support you need to pass the CAEC in Saskatchewan!

Cansego gives quality online CAEC instruction. However, we do not provide CAEC testing. We help CAEC students pass the five CAEC subtests quickly. We recommend that you verify the information above against official sources in your province or territory to confirm its accuracy.