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Exam season 2026-2027

Exams are coming. Let's get organized now.

January and June are the two moments that count most. Here are the official ministry exam dates, a countdown, a plan for each exam and intensive packages for the last weeks.

Next date: May 6, 2027

Student and tutor preparing for an exam together
Official dates

The calendar

ExamDateCodeCountdown
Sec 5 French writingJanuary session: writingDecember 3, 20269 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Official source132-520
CEGEP finalsCollège Ahuntsic: exam period, fall 2026December 14 to 22, 2026 Official source
CEGEP finalsFrench uniform exam (French-language CEGEPs)December 16, 2026 Official source
CEGEP finalsCégep du Vieux Montréal: end of fall 2026 termDecember 21, 2026 Official source
Grade 6January session (intensive English): French and mathJanuary 12 to 21, 2027 Official source
Secondary 4 historyJanuary sessionJanuary 15, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source085-404
Secondary 4 scienceJanuary session: ST and ASTJanuary 20, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source055-410, 057-410
Secondary 4 mathJanuary session: CST, TS and SNJanuary 21, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source063-420, 064-420, 065-420
Sec 5 French writingUniform writing examMay 6, 20279 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Official source132-520
Grade 6French: readingMay 31 to June 1, 2027 Official source014-630
Grade 6French: writingJune 2 to 3, 2027 Official source014-620
Grade 6MathematicsJune 8 to 10, 2027 Official source022-610
Secondary 4 mathTS and SN (mathematical reasoning)June 11, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source064-420, 065-420
Secondary 4 historyHistory of Québec and CanadaJune 14, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source085-404
Secondary 4 scienceST and AST (theory)June 16, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source055-410, 057-410
Secondary 4 mathCST (mathematical reasoning)June 18, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source063-420
Secondary 5 mathFinal exam set by the school or school service centreDates to be confirmedsee the official page
CEGEP finalsWinter 2027 term: final examsDates to be confirmedsee the official page

Dates come from the Ministère de l'Éducation's official schedule (updated August 28, 2026) or from each CEGEP's calendar. The school sets the time and room: always confirm with the school.

January exams (midyear)

In high school, most schools hold midyear exams in January. Each school sets its own dates: check the school calendar or its online portal.

Some students also write the January ministry session (semester schools, retakes): Secondary 4 history on January 15, science on January 20 and math on January 21, 2027. The Secondary 5 French writing exam for that session is on December 3, 2026. At CEGEP, fall finals are in December.

Week by week

All exams

1

Secondary 4 math

CST, TS or SN: the ministry exam tests mathematical reasoning in 3 hours. Here are the official dates, what it covers and a realistic plan to get ready.

2

Secondary 5 math

There is no ministry exam for Secondary 5 math in the official 2026-2027 schedule: the final exam is written by the school or the school service centre. The mark still matters a lot for CEGEP admission.

3

Sec 5 French writing

An open letter of about 500 words, 3 hours 15 minutes to write it, criteria known in advance. It is the most feared exam of high school, and one of the most predictable.

4

Secondary 4 science

The theory part of the Science and Technology (ST) or Applied Science and Technology (AST) exam takes 3 hours. Lots of topics, but a simple way to review them.

5

Secondary 4 history

The History of Québec and Canada exam takes 3 hours, with a file of documents. Dates matter, but the way the student reads the documents is what earns the mark.

6

Grade 6

The first ministry exams come in June, in language and math. They count for 20% of the competencies assessed. The goal: arrive confident, not worn out.

7

CEGEP finals

At CEGEP, a final exam can be a big part of the grade, and the grade affects the R score. Dates change from one CEGEP to the next: here is where to find them and how to get ready.

Exam Blitz packages

Blitz packages by level

The same hourly rate as usual for the level, with a small discount, at a pace of 2 sessions a week. Sessions are booked in your parent space, with the same tutor.

Elementary

High school

CEGEP

Paid online at purchase (Stripe). Sessions already given are not refunded. A session cancelled at least 24 hours ahead stays as a credit in your space. The first class is still free.

Where can I find the official ministry exam dates?

On the Ministère de l'Éducation's ministry exam schedule page on quebec.ca. We link it next to every date. Always confirm with the school, which sets the time and room.

When should my child start reviewing?

For a Secondary 4 or 5 exam, six weeks ahead is a good start. For January exams, start at the end of November.

What is a Blitz package?

A package of 4, 6 or 8 sessions at the usual rate for the level, with a small discount, planned as 2 sessions a week over 2 to 4 weeks before an exam.

Is the first class still free?

Yes. The free first class lets the tutor assess the level before you choose a package.

The first class is free. Let's see together where your child stands.

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