The Department of Education is advising the public that online registration is now available for the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC). The new assessment was designed to replace the former General Education Development (GED) program.

The Provincial Government has supported the development of this new credential along with other provinces in Canada, and it is now available to adult individuals who want to avail of it for career advancement.

The Canadian Adult Education Credential was developed with input through a provincial-territorial working group, employers, and post-secondary institutions to provide a high-quality, made-in-Canada education credential that meets industry standards as a replacement for the former General Education Development (GED) program. The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) is for adults who do not have a high school diploma but need an education credential to open new doors to educational or employment opportunities.

Employers, post-secondary institutions and others will be able to count on the credential as a reliable indicator of Canadian adults’ level of educational achievement. The Canadian Adult Education Credential testing is delivered on an easy-to-use online platform. The tests will also support writers requiring access to learning accommodations.

Registration is now available online for the Canadian Adult Education Credential assessment in Newfoundland and Labrador. Additional questions about the credential testing process can be directed to CAEC@gov.nl.ca.

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