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Canadian Adult Education Credential CAEC - GED Canada

Ontario High School Equivalency Test for Adults

Canadian Adult Education Credential ( CAEC ) high school equivalency assessment is for adults who: do not have a high school diploma. need an education credential to open new doors to educational, training or employment opportunities.

— Coaching for The Canadian Adult Education Credential – CAEC

— Guidance for Ontario adult learners

— High School Diploma – OSSD – Ontario Secondary School Diploma, GED & CAEC Equivalent in Ontario

— Upgradation of High School Courses, Credit Recovery

— Tutoring Services for Students Who Need Additional Support

— Both “ONLINE & IN-CLASS” options available

— 24/7 hours access and support

— Q&A sessions to meet with your Instructors Virtually or In-person

— 5 🌟 Rated School – 1350 plus  5 🌟 reviews

— Highly Qualified Teachers

— Flexible timings to accommodate your schedule

— Personalised 1-1 attention to each student

— Tailored teaching-learning materials with extensive feedback

— Affordable pricing

— We are a Ministry of Education – Ontario Inspected and Approved Private School. BSID (Board School Identification Database) – 665446

— Our grades are accepted in all universities and colleges in Canada and across the world

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“If you are looking to earn ontario high school diploma – OSSD, we can help you.”

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Earn the Canadian
Adult Education Credential (CAEC)

On May 3, 2024, the new Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) replaced the General Education Development (GED®) high school equivalency assessment. Available in English and French, this new credential is a high-quality, made-in-Canada education credential that meets industry standards as a replacement for the GED®.

Eligibility

You must be a resident of Ontario and at least 18 years old.

If you are 18, you must provide a ‘date of leaving letter’ from the last high school you attended. If you were home schooled, you must provide proof that you were home schooled.

This program might be good for you if you:

  • are currently working and need to show your employer a proof of high school equivalency but do not want to go back to high school
  • need a proof of high school equivalency to find a job or pursue studies in college or apprenticeship
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About CAEC Testing

The CAEC is for adults who do not have a high school diploma but need an education credential to open new doors to educational, training or employment opportunities. As with the GED®, Ontario candidates who successfully complete the CAEC will get an Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate.

This program might be right for you:

  • If you do not want to go back to high school but your employer needs proof of high school equivalency.
  • If you need proof of high school equivalency to find a job, pursue studies in college, or to apply for an apprenticeship
  • You live in Ontario and have been a resident for at least 6 months.
CAEC

CAEC Coaching Fee Structure

Package Details Monthly Fee
Package 1 In-person classes, twice a week $250 / month
Package 2 In-person classes, six days a week $500 / month
Package 3 Online program (Zoom), 2 hours/day, 5 days/week $250 / month

Note: Scheduling is subject to availability. Please contact us to confirm class times.

Fee Structure

Mature Full-Time
Item Amount
PLAR $150 per course
Registration Fee $850
Course Fee $499 per course
Online Exam Fee $150 per online exam
After school help Not included
  • Sending transcripts to different guidance counselor/ university/ college : $25
  • Assessment charges: $450
  • Admin fee: $95
  • Documentation processing fee: $250
  • Consultation fee: $100

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After School Care

Item Amount / Notes
Extra hour (before 9am & after 4pm) $20 per hour
Weekly $50 per week
Monthly $150 per month (4pm–8pm, 8am–9am)
Tutoring / Study Not included
Note (Students can get our tutoring packages; no need to pay for after school care if tutoring package is chosen)

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Will the GED still be recognized?

The GED® continues to be a recognized credential. If you have previously passed the 5 GED® test subjects, your credential remains valid. If you completed some of the 5 GED® test subjects, the CAEC will accept successfully completed GED® test subjects in place of the associated CAEC test subjects until May 2027.

How long will it take for my CAEC registration to be processed?

It can take up to 20 business days to process registrations.

What happens after my CAEC registration is approved?

Once your registration with us is approved, and test sessions are available, you’ll receive an email with more information on how to schedule your test(s).

How do I schedule the CAEC tests?
Once test sessions are available and your registration is approved, you will receive an email with instructions.
What mark do I need to pass the CAEC?

You will need a score of 55% on each of the five tests to successfully complete the CAEC and earn the Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate.

What if I fail one of the five CAEC tests? Do I have to rewrite all the tests?
You are only required to re-write the tests on which you did not receive a passing score. The cost to re-write a test is $100. You can rewrite each test once per calendar month, and up to a maximum of 3 times per calendar year.
How long will it take for my test to be scored?

You’ll be able to view your scores for Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies tests within approximately 2 business days. You’ll be able to view your score for the Writing test within approximately 20 business days.

How long will it take to receive my official Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate after passing all 5 tests?
Once all test scores have been received, it usually takes 6 – 8 weeks for your official transcript and Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate to be sent to you.
How do I request my transcript or certificate?

CAEC Candidates: Once you complete your CAEC tests, your transcript and certificate will be mailed to you by our office. You do not need to separately request these in your student portal.

Former GED Candidates: You may request these documents through your CAEC portal account. Unfortunately we cannot accept requests sent through email or voicemail.

What documents do I need when applying to OCAS?

When requesting documents for an OCAS application, it is only necessary to submit a request for a transcript. You do not need to request a certificate. Once the request is completed, we can send it to OCAS by email or regular mail.

Still have questions?

Feel free to contact us at [email protected] or call us at 647-568-0258.