Program Index Adult Education Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC): Formerly GED®
Adult Education
The CAEC is a high-quality, made-in-Canada high school equivalency credential that meets assessment industry standards as a replacement for the GED®. The CAEC is for adults who do not have a high school diploma but need an education credential. It enables people to get a job, advance their careers or access other training opportunities, including apprenticeship. Employers, post-secondary institutions and others can count on the CAEC as a reliable indicator of Canadian adults’ level of educational achievement.
The CAEC tests are delivered on an easy-to-use online platform. The tests will also support writers requiring access to learning accommodations.
The CAEC is tailored to the needs of Canadian adults and is reflective of diverse cultures and perspectives. It is available in English and French and consist of tests in the following subject areas:
You are eligible for the CAEC in Saskatchewan, if you:
Are a resident of Saskatchewan
Have not completed high school or GED®
Are 18 years of age
If you are 17 years old, you can request an age exemption using the Age Waiver Request Form.
No Cost
CAEC candidate account registration is now available to residents of Saskatchewan. The CAEC is offered in partnership with Alberta. Links may direct you to a page on the Alberta website.
You are eligible for the CAEC in Saskatchewan, if you:
Are a resident of Saskatchewan
Have not completed high school or GED®
Are 18 years of age
If you are 17 years old, you can request an age exemption using the Age Waiver Request Form.
Before booking individual CAEC test sessions, you must register for a CAEC candidate account.
To register for a CAEC account, visit the CAEC website.
On the account registration page, select Saskatchewan under the Jurisdiction if you meet the eligibility criteria listed above.
CAEC testing is available at testing centres across the province. Candidates are eligible to write each CAEC test subject once per month, with a maximum of three attempts per calendar year. There is no fee to write the tests.
Log in to your CAEC Candidate Account.
Select the location, test(s) and day/time. You will receive an email confirming your booking.
All candidates must register in advance to take the CAEC Tests. CAEC testing centres are located across the province.
No walk-in test takers will be allowed to write the tests.
Candidates must provide valid identification at the testing centre. Acceptable forms of identification include government-issued identification that contains the date of birth, photograph, address, and signature.
Adult Education
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