CAEC

Overview

The Canadian Adult Education Credential is a testing program designed to award a high school equivalency, replacing the Canadian GED tests. Those wishing to register for tests may do so here.

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 the case of home-schooled individuals only). See age exemption form here.

- Must be a New Brunswick resident.

Language level is not a requirement to take the CAEC tests, but candidates should keep in mind that the CAEC tests are leveled at CLB/NCLC 4-7. Those whose first language is not English or French should consider their language capacity before taking the tests and consider upgrading their language level if they are not a 7.

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.

Those who successfully complete the tests will be awarded a New Brunswick High School Equivalency Diploma. The tests may be taken on a computer in various centres around New Brunswick. To find out the test schedule and locations, click here.

To take practice tests, which are available now, visit https://caec.vretta.com/#/en/candidate-public-practice. This website also lists the curricular outcomes for the tests, as well as other pertinent information.

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:

PLAR Guidelines:https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/petl-epft/PDF/caec-plar-guidelines-nb.pdf

Request Form: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/petl-epft/PDF/caec-plar-form-e.pdf