The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) is the official high school equivalency credential in Alberta. It replaced the GED® and is recognized by employers, colleges, and training institutions across Canada Learn More
Registration and full payment must be completed at least two days before the selected test date. If in case test is canceled due to bad weather or any other reason then full fee refund will be issued
For assistance with CAEC account setup, please email at edc.caec@gov.ab.ca
CAEC includes five individual exams, each of which must be registered and scheduled separately.
| Subjects | Total no of Questions | Total Time (in Mins) |
| Reading | 50 questions | 75 minutes |
| Writing | 1 persuasive writing task | 75 minutes |
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Math
Part 1 - No Calculator
Part 2 - Calculator
|
42 questions
12 questions
30 questions
|
120 minutes
30 minutes
90 minutes
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| Science | 35 questions | 90 minutes |
| Social Studies | 40 questions | 90 minutes |
Candidates may retake any subject test at any CAEC Testing Centre, with at least one full calendar month between attempts, and no more than three attempts allowed per calendar year.
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