The Canadian Adult Education Credential is a series of 5 exams (Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Science). The CAEC exams are available in both official languages (English and French) and those who successfully complete the exams will be awarded a New Brunswick high school equivalency diploma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about the CAEC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nFederal CAEC Website<\/a> \u2022 NB CAEC Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/education-se.ca\/nbcalp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/caec-logo-full-blue-300x56.png\")
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Individuals must meet the following criteria to be eligible to challenge the CAEC exams and be awarded a New Brunswick high school equivalency diploma:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- 18 years of age or older (or 17 years old if homeschooled; prior approval required<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Must be a resident of New Brunswick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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PREPARING FOR THE CAEC EXAMS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
New Brunswick offers residents access to free in-person and online classes to help them prepare for the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) exams. These classes provide individualized support to prepare adult learners (age 18+) to challenge the CAEC exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you prefer learning in a classroom setting or from the comfort of your home, there are options available to fit your schedule and learning style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Individuals who would benefit from assistance in preparing to challenge the CAEC exams should contact their local Community Adult Learning Program (CALP)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT & RECOGNITION (PLAR)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Certain educational achievements that individuals may have already completed prior to challenging the CAEC exams can be recognized through PLAR, or Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition. Individuals meeting the following criteria may be eligible for one or more CAEC exam exemptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Individuals who have passed one or more GED exams* (2002 series)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Individuals who completed grade 10 or above at a Canadian high school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
*Passed GED exams (2002 series) can be applied toward earning the CAEC. This temporary measure introduced by our government to streamline the transition from the GED to the CAEC is available until May of 2027. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information about Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, please contact The Province of New Brunswick<\/a> or your local CALP<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nPRACTICE EXAMS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Official CAEC practice exams are available online for each of the 5 subjects. The practice exams are presented in both official languages, and in the same format as the live exams are presented at the testing centers. This allows individuals an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the computer software used in the testing center environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The practice exams for Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies will provide the individual a detailed breakdown of their score upon completion. The practice exam for Writing does not provide a score; it does clearly demonstrate the type of writing tasks that may be presented to the individual during their live exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Access CAEC Practice Exams: caec.vretta.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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CAEC TESTING CENTERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Eligible individuals wishing to challenge the CAEC exams should contact their local CAEC Testing Center for further details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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ELIGIBILITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Individuals must meet the following criteria to be eligible to challenge the CAEC exams and be awarded a New Brunswick high school equivalency diploma:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 18 years of age or older (or 17 years old if homeschooled; prior approval required<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Must be a resident of New Brunswick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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PREPARING FOR THE CAEC EXAMS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
New Brunswick offers residents access to free in-person and online classes to help them prepare for the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) exams. These classes provide individualized support to prepare adult learners (age 18+) to challenge the CAEC exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you prefer learning in a classroom setting or from the comfort of your home, there are options available to fit your schedule and learning style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Individuals who would benefit from assistance in preparing to challenge the CAEC exams should contact their local Community Adult Learning Program (CALP)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nPRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT & RECOGNITION (PLAR)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Certain educational achievements that individuals may have already completed prior to challenging the CAEC exams can be recognized through PLAR, or Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition. Individuals meeting the following criteria may be eligible for one or more CAEC exam exemptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Individuals who have passed one or more GED exams* (2002 series)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Individuals who completed grade 10 or above at a Canadian high school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
*Passed GED exams (2002 series) can be applied toward earning the CAEC. This temporary measure introduced by our government to streamline the transition from the GED to the CAEC is available until May of 2027. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information about Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, please contact The Province of New Brunswick<\/a> or your local CALP<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
PRACTICE EXAMS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Official CAEC practice exams are available online for each of the 5 subjects. The practice exams are presented in both official languages, and in the same format as the live exams are presented at the testing centers. This allows individuals an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the computer software used in the testing center environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The practice exams for Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies will provide the individual a detailed breakdown of their score upon completion. The practice exam for Writing does not provide a score; it does clearly demonstrate the type of writing tasks that may be presented to the individual during their live exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Access CAEC Practice Exams: caec.vretta.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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CAEC TESTING CENTERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Eligible individuals wishing to challenge the CAEC exams should contact their local CAEC Testing Center for further details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Must be a resident of New Brunswick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n