How Saskatchewan CAEC Test Works

As of May 3, 2024, the GED test in Canada has been replaced by the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC).

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.

Who Can Take the CAEC in Saskatchewan?

To take the CAEC test in Saskatchewan, you must:

• Be a resident of Saskatchewan

• 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• 17-year-olds may qualify if they have officially withdrawn from high school, completed an age waiver, and meet other criteria

• Present valid photo ID with your Saskatchewan address at the test centre

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.

CAEC Testing 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 CAEC Test?

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

• Mathematics

• Language Arts Reading

• Language Arts Writing (includes an essay)

• Science

• Social Studies

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

How to Prepare: Practice Makes Perfect

To succeed on the CAEC, 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.

CAEC Test Centres in Saskatchewan

You can take the CAEC exam at locations across Saskatchewan. Here are just a few:

• Regina – Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 4500 Wascana Pkwy

• Saskatoon – Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 1130 Idylwyld Dr N

• Prince Albert – Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 1500 10 Avenue E

• Moose Jaw – Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 600 Saskatchewan St W

• North Battleford – North West College, 10702 Diefenbaker Dr

• Swift Current – Great Plains College, 129 2 Ave NE

• Yorkton, Estevan, Humboldt, Meadow Lake, La Ronge, and more

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 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!