Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)
Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Overview
The Canadian Adult Education Credential is a testing program designed to award a high school equivalency, replacing the Canadian GED tests. CAEC will become available in late spring 2024.
Eligibility
The CAEC is geared at those wishing a high school equivalency. It can also be used to validate an existing high school diploma, or to validate skills for employment or post-secondary education.
- Must be 18+ years of age (those who are 17 years of age may be considered in special circumstances).
- Must be a New Brunswick resident.
Description
The Canadian Adult Education Credential is a series of 5 tests (Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Science) that replaces the GED as a high school equivalency. The tests are available in both official languages.
The tests will be available in late May 2024. This page will be updated with an exact date when it is determined. Those who successfully complete the tests will be awarded with a New Brunswick High School Equivalency Diploma.
The tests may be taken on computer in various centers around New Brunswick. To find out the test schedule and locations, contact your local WorkingNB at the end of May 2024.
To register for the tests when they become available, or to take practice tests, which are available now, visit www.caec-ccea.ca. This website also lists the curricular outcomes for the tests, as well as other pertinent information.
To inquire about our Community Adult Learning Program, which aids individuals in test preparation, please see visit this page.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
The 2002-series of Canadian GED tests can be used towards CAEC, so that you can avoid having to write a test that you have already completed under the GED. Certain high school courses can also be used to be exempted from subject tests. Please read the PLAR Guidelines document under “Related Links” for more information. The application form will be available in late May 2024.
Accommodations
Accommodations, Universal Supports, and Special Arrangements can be used to assist test-takers with their success on the tests.
More information on these supports will be available when the tests become operational.
Contact: [email protected]
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