CAEC exam simulator
A new random set of questions every time, in the test format, with no hints until you submit.
- No sign-up
- Every answer explained
- Independent · not a government site
- 50 questions
- untimed
- Pass mark 28/50
Before you start
- Questions
- 50, drawn at random from 269
- Time limit
- Untimed (a clock shows the time you have used)
- To pass
- 28 correct out of 50
- Sections
- reading: 12 questions
- writing: 4 questions
- math: 14 questions
- science: 10 questions
- social: 10 questions
How the simulator works
- Every attempt draws a new random set, so a retake is never the same test.
- No explanations or right answers appear until you submit.
- Move freely between questions, change answers and flag any you want to check again.
- There is no time limit; the clock only shows how long you have taken.
- Keyboard: 1–4 or A–D to answer, ← → to move, F to flag.
Find a quiet spot. If you leave the page during the test, you will be asked to confirm.
Your last attempts
Your last five results will appear here. They are saved on this device only.
What the real test is like
Tests
Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies; each is passed separately
CAEC Test Outcomes and Evaluation Plan by SubjectQuestions and time
Reading 50 q / 75 min; Writing 1 persuasive task / 75 min; Math 42 q / 120 min; Science 35 q / 90 min; Social Studies 40 q / 90 min
CAEC Test Outcomes and Evaluation Plan by SubjectMath calculator
Math Part I: 12 questions, 30 minutes, no calculator (25%); Part II: 30 questions, 90 minutes, calculator (75%)
CAEC Test Outcomes and Evaluation Plan by SubjectPassing score
55% meets the minimum standard on each test; 80–100% exceeds; below 55% must be rewritten
Alberta.ca — How to earn your CAECRetakes
Any one subject test once per calendar month and up to 3 times per calendar year; passed tests cannot be rewritten
Alberta.ca — How to earn your CAECResults
Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies in about 2 business days; Writing in about 20
Alberta.ca — How to earn your CAECFee (Ontario)
Ontario: $100 to register for all five tests; $100 for a second attempt at failed tests; other provinces set their own fees
TVO Independent Learning Centre — CAECEligibility (Ontario)
Ontario: 18 or older, Ontario resident for at least 6 months, no Ontario diploma, not registered in a high school
TVO Independent Learning Centre — CAECLanguages
Tests are offered in English and French (French: CCEA)
TVO Independent Learning Centre — CAECReplaced the GED
The CAEC replaced the GED in Ontario on May 3, 2024; earlier GED subjects count in Ontario until May 2027
TVO Independent Learning Centre — CAEC
FAQ
Exam simulator FAQ
How is the simulator different from the mock exams?
Each mock exam is a fixed set of questions, so you can repeat it and compare scores. The simulator draws a new random set of 50 questions from our 269-question bank every time, in the same format, with no site menus, ads or hints on screen.
Are these the real CAEC test questions?
No. Every question is original and written from the official study guide, and each answer names the section it comes from. This is a practice simulation, not the official test, and it is not affiliated with the official test provider (CAEC Testing Service (Government of Alberta) with provincial and territorial governments; TVO in Ontario).
Is the simulator timed?
No. Our official sources for this test do not give a time limit, so the simulator is untimed. A clock shows how long you have taken, and your time appears with your result.
How is the simulation marked?
You need 28/50 to pass. After you submit, you see your score by section and by topic, then every question with your answer, the right answer and an explanation.
Can I go back and change my answers?
Yes. Until you submit, you can move between questions, change any answer and flag questions to check again. The question map shows which ones are answered, flagged or still empty. The official test may work differently, so check with the official test provider (CAEC Testing Service (Government of Alberta) with provincial and territorial governments; TVO in Ontario).
Keep practising
- CAEC Mock Exam 1 – 50 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
- CAEC Mock Exam 2 – 50 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
- CAEC Mock Exam 3 – 50 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
- CAEC Mock Exam 4 – 50 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
- CAEC Mock Exam 5 – 50 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained