Calculus I (NYA)
Limits, derivatives, differentiation rules, optimization and related rates.
CEGEP · Calculus I, II and Linear Algebra
CEGEP finals, without an all-nighter.
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.
Next date: Collège Ahuntsic: exam period, fall 2026, December 14 to 22, 2026
Official calendar
The dates
| Exam | Date | Code | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Ahuntsic: exam period, fall 2026 | December 14 to 22, 2026 Official source | ||
| Cégep du Vieux Montréal: end of fall 2026 term | December 21, 2026 Official source | ||
| French uniform exam (French-language CEGEPs) | December 16, 2026 Official source | ||
| Winter 2027 term: final exams | Dates 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.
What the exam covers
Each CEGEP publishes its own academic calendar. In fall 2026, for example, Collège Ahuntsic's exam period runs from December 14 to 22, and the Cégep du Vieux Montréal term ends on December 21. English CEGEPs such as Dawson publish their own calendar. For winter 2027, final exam dates are to be confirmed in your CEGEP's calendar.
In Differential Calculus (NYA), Integral Calculus (NYB) and Linear Algebra (NYC), the final exam covers the whole term. A failed course hurts the R score, so it pays to target weak chapters early.
Calculus II (NYB)
Integration techniques, improper integrals, sequences and series.
Linear Algebra (NYC)
Matrices, determinants, linear systems, vectors and vector spaces.
Time management
Knowing which questions to do first and keeping time to check.
Week by week
A realistic prep plan
Two 60-minute sessions a week with the tutor, plus 2 or 3 short sessions alone. That is exactly the pace of the Blitz packages.
- Week 1Redo the term's tests and list the chapters where marks were lost.
- Week 2One weak chapter per session, with exercises that get harder.
- Week 3One timed practice final, a detailed correction, then sleep before the exam.
Avoid these
The most common mistakes
- Rereading notes instead of doing exercises.
- Letting high school algebra mistakes cost marks.
- Learning integration techniques without knowing which one to pick.
- Going into the exam without one full timed practice exam.
- Waiting until the last week to ask for help.
Free self-check
Where does your child stand? 2 minutes
Tick what your child can already do alone, without help. This is not an official test: it is a starting point to discuss with the tutor in the free first class.
Exam Blitz packages
An intensive boost, right before the exam
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.
Blitz 4 sessions
over 2 weeks
$213.40
$53.35 per session
Save $6.60 (3 %)
Choose this BlitzBlitz 6 sessions
over 3 weeks
$316.80
$52.80 per session
Save $13.20 (4 %)
Choose this BlitzBlitz 8 sessions
over 4 weeks
$418
$52.25 per session
Save $22 (5 %)
Choose this BlitzPaid 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.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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When are CEGEP final exams?
Each CEGEP sets its own dates. In fall 2026, Collège Ahuntsic's exam period runs from December 14 to 22 and the Cégep du Vieux Montréal term ends on December 21. For winter 2027, check your CEGEP's academic calendar.
When is the uniform language exam?
According to the Ahuntsic and Vieux Montréal calendars, the French uniform exam for fall 2026 is on December 16, 2026. English CEGEPs hold an English uniform exam on their own date: check your CEGEP's calendar.
Does a failed course change the R score a lot?
Yes. A failed course counts in the R score, which is why preparing before the final is better than after.
Is CEGEP tutoring more expensive?
The rate is $55 an hour at the CEGEP level, and the first class is free. Blitz packages give a small discount.