CAEC Preparation Program
We offer a prep program for individuals who are 30 and over who are looking to complete the CAEC high school equivalency diploma. This is an in-person program only. There is NO virtual prep program available at this time. You can find the CAEC curriculum here and one practice test for each subject here. If you would like to enroll in our prep program, please click on the apply today button below. We will contact you to arrange an intake meeting to discuss whether or not CAEC is the best fit for you. If you have questions about the CAEC program, please contact Corey at 709-753-2830 or email [email protected]
The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) has replaced the GED® program in Newfoundland & Labrador.
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 accommodations.
Who is the CAEC for?
Like the GED, the CAEC is for Canadian adults who do not have a high school diploma but need an education credential to open new doors to educational or employment opportunities.
People may take the CAEC for various reasons, including:
- to meet the educational requirements for current and future employment opportunities, or
- to qualify for post-secondary education programs such as apprenticeships, college, or other workplace training programs.
What will the CAEC cover?
Developed with input from a provincial-territorial working group, employers, and post-secondary institutions, the CAEC will be tailored to the needs of Canadian adults and will reflect diverse cultures and perspectives. Delivered on an easy-to-use online platform, tests will be available in English and French in the following subject areas:
| Subjects | Parts |
| English or Français (2 tests) | Part I: Reading/Compréhension de l’écriture Part II: Writing/Écriture |
| Mathematics (1 test) | Part I: No Calculator Part II: Calculator |
| Social Studies (1 test) | One part only |
| Science (1 test) | One part only |
NOTE: Students must pass all 5 tests to receive the CAEC diploma. Once an individual test is passed it does not need to be repeated.
Will the GED still be recognized after the CAEC is introduced?
Yes, the 2002 tests for the GED credential will still be accepted or recognized after the CAEC is introduced.
People who have started their GED are encouraged to complete the full test series before May 3, 2024; however, those who have passed some GED tests will be able to have those tests count toward their CAEC for three years up to May 2027.
Where can I take the CAEC tests and how do I register?
Information on how to register and where to test for the CAEC can be found here. If you are a student of the Murphy Centre CAEC Prep Program, we will help you arrange testing.