Information on universal supports, special arrangements and accommodations is also available in the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) Test Administration Guide.
Universal supports
Universal supports are features and tools that are embedded in the CAEC digital platform and are available to all test-takers on all CAEC tests. You do not need to provide any prior notice to access universal supports.
Examples of universal supports include:
- screen colour overlay
- screen text highlighter/line reader
- zoom feature
Universal supports are not available for paper tests.
Special arrangements
Special arrangements are environmental conditions that make a test-taker feel more comfortable when writing a test without impacting the legitimacy of the administration.
Some examples may include:
- additional breaks
- dictation (speech-to-text)
- audio (text-to-speech)
Special arrangements vary by province and territory. If you require special arrangements, check with your local testing centre to see what arrangements can be made to support your success.
You must request special arrangements prior to taking a test. These can be indicated during the registration process using the 'Special Arrangements' form in the CAEC digital platform.
Accommodations
Accommodations are targeted supports for test-takers related to a medically diagnosed condition or extenuating circumstances determined by the local CAEC Administrator.
Accommodations may include:
- input assistance/scribe
- braille format
- reader
- special arrangements requested with supporting medical documentation and diagnosis
You can indicate an 'Accommodations Request' during the scheduling process in the CAEC digital platform.
You are responsible for working with your local testing centre, or province or territory, to complete the 'Accommodations Request' form:
- Check with your local testing centre on the availability of accommodations.
- The process for approving accommodations is determined by each province and territory. Decisions will be provided within 60 days from the date all documentation is received.
- Testing centres are responsible for providing approved accommodations.
Contact
For inquiries about the CAEC website, test format, content, rules and information, email the CAEC Testing Service:
