The GED test is no longer available in Canada. It was officially replaced by the CAEC test (Canadian Adult Education Credential) on May 3, 2024.
Cansego.ca offers an online CAEC prep course that helps Canadian students prepare for this new high school equivalency test.
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Previously, the CAEC prep course was available on the Onsego website. Since March 2025, CAEC prep is offered exclusively through Cansego.ca. Onsego now focuses entirely on online GED prep for the U.S. GED test.
What’s on the Canadian CAEC Test?
The CAEC test covers five separate subjects: Language Writing, Language Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Each subject is tested individually, and the exam is available in both computerized and paper-based formats at official testing centers.
The CAEC is a modular exam, meaning you can take each subtest one or more at a time and in any order, and the exam is given in English and French.
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Can I Use GED Prep for the CAEC Test?
No, you should not use GED prep materials to prepare for the CAEC test. The CAEC is a modern, Canadian-developed test with a unique structure and content focus.
To be fully prepared for the CAEC test, it is important to study with resources designed specifically for the CAEC exam.
Is the CAEC Test Similar to the Canadian GED Test?
No, the new Canadian CAEC assessment is NOT similar to the former Canadian GED test.
While both the CAEC and the former Canadian GED test measure high school-level skills, the CAEC has a different structure and focuses on different content.
Can I take the GED Test in Canada?
No, the GED test is no longer available in Canada. The only high school equivalency test offered in Canada is the CAEC exam.
Is the CAEC Test Valid in the United States?
No, the CAEC is a Canadian credential. It is recognized across Canada by colleges, employers, and government programs, but is not used in the United States. In the U.S., the GED test is the most widely recognized and used high school equivalency option.
Can I Use Old GED Scores for the CAEC?
Yes. If you passed parts of the Canadian GED test before May 3, 2024, your GED scores can count toward your CAEC diploma until May 3, 2027. You will only need to complete the subjects you did not pass under the CAEC testing system.
Please check with your provincial or territorial testing authority for specific instructions.
How long are the five CAEC subtests?
The time limits for each CAEC subtest in Canada are:
- Mathematics: 90 minutes (multiple-choice questions)
- Language Arts Reading: 65 minutes (multiple-choice questions)
- Language Arts Writing:
- Part 1 (multiple-choice) – 75 minutes
- Part 2 (essay writing) – 45 minutes
- Social Studies: 70 minutes (multiple-choice questions)
- Science: 80 minutes (multiple-choice questions)
Each subtest must be taken at an official CAEC testing center. Online CAEC testing is NOT possible.
Candidates can take the subtests one at a time and schedule them in any order, offering flexibility in completing the credential.
The CAEC test offers Canadian adults the opportunity to earn a credential equivalent to a Canadian high school diploma. To prepare effectively for the CAEC, it is crucial to use CAEC-specific study materials, such as those offered by Cansego.ca.
If you are looking to earn a U.S. high school equivalency diploma, Onsego continues to offer online GED prep courses aligned with the official GED test standards.
Last Updated on April 30, 2025.
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