On August 2, 2023, the Ministry of Education announced the end of the General Educational Development (GED)® test, as of May 2024, and that information on possible future opportunities would be provided in the future.
Ontario has been working with other jurisdictions across Canada for the past year to create the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) (www.caec-ccea.ca). This new credential will be available in English and French and will replace the GED with a high-quality, made-in-Canada education credential.
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 obtain the CAEC will receive an Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate.
The cost of the full CAEC assessment to test-takers will continue to be $100. The CAEC will mirror the GED in that it is composed of five tests:
- writing
- reading
- mathematics
- social studies
- science
The CAEC will be administered in Ontario by TVO ILC. Registration will begin in Summer 2024. More information will be posted on the TVO website as it becomes available, including how to register for the CAEC.