The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) is a Canadian education credential that meets industry standards as a replacement for the General Educational Development (GED). The CAEC tests offer adults a way to obtain a high school equivalency diploma recognized by Alberta Education.
Portage College offers CAEC prep support through the CALP offices at various locations and can administer CAEC tests in Lac La Biche or Cold Lake.
Many employers will accept the CAEC in place of a high school diploma, and some college programs accept the CAEC in place of a prerequisite.
CAEC candidates:
Candidates can re-write the CAEC test unlimited times in one calendar year at any CAEC examination site, with a minimum of 14 days between each re-write attempt.
The 6 CAEC Tests (CAEC tests can be written in any order)
Test 1: Reading Total Time: 75 minutes (50 questions)
Test 2: Writing Total Time: 75 minutes (1 persuasive writing task)
Test 3: Social Studies Total Time: 90 minutes (40 questions)
Test 4: Science Total Time: 90 minutes (35 questions)
Test 5 & 6: Mathematics (Part I and Part II) Total Time: 2 hours
In Alberta, a passing mark on the CAEC is 55% per test. A candidate must score at least 55% on all five tests to be successful in the exam. An official High School Equivalency Diploma from Alberta Education will be mailed within 4 to 6 weeks after passing all five CAEC tests.
One-on-one tutoring is now available for the Canadian Adult Education Credential testing. Looking for skill-building? Want to get ready to pass the CAEC?
Call 780-865-1686 or email stephanie@hintonhelp.ca to register today!
