TENS Exam
Test d’Équivalence de Niveau de Scolarité
As an adult, you have acquired skills and competencies relative to those taught at a High School level. If you have not yet obtained your High School Diploma (DES), TENS offers you the opportunity to receive an equivalency certificate (AESS – Attestation of Equivalency of Secondary Studies). To receive your attestation, you must successfully complete the mandatory exams below.
Candidate Guide
Register for Tens
TENS takes place twice a month. Reserve your spot in an examination session by contacting CDS.
(514) 422-3000 ext. 31540
6050 boulevard Champlain, Verdun, QC H4H 1A5
Three Mandatory Exams
English Comprehension
English Grammar
French as a second language
Two Optional Examinations
(Choice Out of Four)
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences
Mathematics
Economics
Registration Requirements
- 16 years old, as of June 30th of the current year to complete the examination
- Cost of examination: $40
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to examination to complete the registration process
Documents for Submission
Before coming to your examination session, please ensure that you have all the following documents, as they are required to conduct the TENS examination:
- Your original Birth Certificate showing your parents’ names
- Medicare card or Driver’s License
- Citizenship or Permanent Residency Card (if applicable)
