Free CAEC Study Resources: Guides, Videos, and Tips

Start with the free subject guides

The best place to begin is our free subject guides. Each one explains what that CAEC test actually asks of you, how it is timed and scored, and what to study first. They are written in plain language for adult learners, which means you can pick up where you left off years ago without feeling lost.

There is a guide for each subject:

• Mathematics covers both halves of the math test. Part I is 12 questions in 30 minutes with no calculator, and Part II is 30 questions in 90 minutes with a calculator and a provided formula sheet.
• Reading covers the comprehension skills you need for the 50 question, 75 minute reading test.
• Writing covers planning and drafting a clear persuasive essay, since the writing test is one 75 minute essay scored out of 9.
• Science focuses on reading data and reasoning through problems, because the science test is an inquiry and skills test rather than fact recall.
• Social Studies covers distinctly Canadian content, including the Charter, Parliament, and the provinces.

You do not need to read everything in order. If you already feel strong in one subject, skim its guide and spend your time where you need the most help.

Watch the free video walkthroughs

Reading about the test is important, but answering real questions is how you find out where you stand. Our video walkthroughs let you try a question yourself and then watch the full worked solution, at no cost, so you can see the style and difficulty of what you will face on test day.

Following along is useful for a few reasons:

• It shows you which subjects feel comfortable and which need work.
• It gets you used to the format before exam day.
• It helps you practice pacing, since each test has a time limit.

Treat your first attempt as a baseline. There is no need to score well right away. The point is to learn what to study next.

Follow a free study plan

Once you know your starting point, a plan keeps you moving. Our guide on how to study for the CAEC lays out both a 4 week intensive schedule and an 8 week steady schedule. Each one breaks the work into weekly milestones so you always know what to focus on next.

A simple rhythm works well: read a subject guide, try some practice questions on that topic, then review anything you missed. Repeat that loop subject by subject and you will steadily build coverage across all five tests.

Read the free planning guides

Studying is only part of getting ready. You also need to know how to register, what the exam costs, and how the transition from the GED works. These free blog guides answer the most common questions:

• CAEC registration by province explains where the exam is available and how to create your candidate account.
• CAEC exam cost and fees by province breaks down what you can expect to pay in different parts of Canada.
• Old GED credits and the May 2027 deadline matters if you passed some GED tests before the switch and want them recognized toward your credential.

Eligibility, fees, and registration vary by province and territory, so always confirm the current details with your provincial provider before you book a test.

When free is not quite enough

The free guides, walkthroughs, and blog posts are enough to get oriented. What they cannot give you is volume: full-length practice under timed conditions, with every answer explained. That is what the Complete Workbook and practice tests are for. Start with the free resources, and add the paid practice when you are ready to find out whether you would actually pass.