Chronology
Placing major events and periods from 1840 to today, in the right order.
Ministry exam · History of Québec and Canada
The Secondary 4 history exam: documents, not memorizing.
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.
Next date: History of Québec and Canada, June 14, 2027
Official calendar
The dates
| Exam | Date | Code | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of Québec and Canada | June 14, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source | 085-404 | |
| January session | January 15, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source | 085-404 | |
| August retake | August 2, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source | 085-404 |
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. · Ministry information document
What the exam covers
The exam covers 1840 to today, the period studied in Secondary 4. Students answer questions using a file of documents (texts, maps, tables, images). It counts for 50% of the result for the competency assessed.
Each question asks for a specific skill: placing events in time, establishing facts, describing, comparing, finding causes and consequences, making connections. A student who recognizes the skill being asked already knows what to write.
Documents
Reading a text, a map or a table and taking out exactly the information asked.
Causes and consequences
Explaining why a change happened and what it led to, with precise facts.
Comparing and describing
Describing a historical reality and comparing two points of view or two periods.
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 1Build a timeline of the main periods from 1840 to today.
- Week 2The skills: one sheet per skill with a sample answer.
- Week 3Read document files: spot the date, the author and the useful information.
- Week 4Cause and consequence and comparison questions, with written answers.
- Week 5One full practice exam in 3 hours, then targeted review of weak periods.
Avoid these
The most common mistakes
- Answering from memory without using the documents.
- Mixing up cause and consequence.
- Ignoring a document's date when placing it in time.
- Vague answers with no precise fact.
- Studying only dates, not the links between events.
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
$174.60
$43.65 per session
Save $5.40 (3 %)
Choose this BlitzBlitz 6 sessions
over 3 weeks
$259.20
$43.20 per session
Save $10.80 (4 %)
Choose this BlitzBlitz 8 sessions
over 4 weeks
$342
$42.75 per session
Save $18 (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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Go further
When is the Secondary 4 history exam in 2027?
According to the ministry's official schedule, the History of Québec and Canada exam is on June 14, 2027, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (code 085-404 in French schools, 585-404 in English schools). A session is also held on January 15, 2027 for some students.
Do students need to memorize every date?
They need the main periods and key events, but the exam comes with a document file. Reading documents well earns more than reciting dates.
How much is the exam worth?
It counts for 50% of the result for the competency assessed in Secondary 4. The other half comes from the school.
Can a tutor help with history?
Yes, mostly with method: recognizing the skill asked, reading the documents and writing precise answers.