Quebec Ministry Exam Dates 2026-2027
The Quebec ministerial exam calendar in one place: the August 2026 make-up session, then the January and May-June 2027 sessions as soon as they are officially published by the Ministère de l'Éducation (MEQ).
Updated: July 7, 2026 · Source: official ministerial exam schedule (Québec.ca)
Make-up session — July 20 to August 4, 2026
Students who failed (or missed) a June exam can retake it at the August session. English sector schedule below; registration goes through the school or school board.
English sector
| Date | Time | Exam | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 a.m. | English Language Arts — Reading | Secondary 5 |
| July 27, 2026 | 11:45 a.m. | English Language Arts — Production preparation | Secondary 5 |
| July 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | English Language Arts — Production (writing) | Secondary 5 |
| July 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | French as a second language (core) — Preparatory activity | Secondary 5 |
| July 29, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | French as a second language (enriched) — Preparatory activity | Secondary 5 |
| July 30, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. | French as a second language (core) — Written production | Secondary 5 |
| July 30, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | French as a second language (enriched) — Written production | Secondary 5 |
| July 31, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | History of Québec and Canada | Secondary 4 |
| August 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Mathematics — CST, SN or TS | Secondary 4 |
| August 4, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Science — ST or STE | Secondary 4 |
French sector (main sittings)
| Date | Time | Exam | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | 8:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Français, langue d'enseignement — Writing (uniform exam) | Secondary 5 |
| July 29, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | English as a second language (enriched) — Written production | Secondary 5 |
| July 29, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. | English as a second language (core) — Written production | Secondary 5 |
| July 31, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Histoire du Québec et du Canada | Secondary 4 |
| August 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Mathematics — CST, SN or TS | Secondary 4 |
| August 4, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Science — ST or STE | Secondary 4 |
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School year 2026-2027 — what to expect
January 2027 session
Official dates to be confirmed by the MEQ. As a reference, the January 2026 session ran January 6-21: Grade 6 French and mathematics, Secondary 5 French writing and English as a second language, plus Secondary 4 exams.
Main May-June 2027 session
Official dates to be confirmed by the MEQ. As a reference, in 2026: Secondary 5 French writing uniform exam in early May, elementary exams June 1-11, and Secondary 4 exams (history, science, mathematics) June 10-18.
The MEQ usually publishes the full schedule for the following year in the fall. This page is updated as soon as it is released — bookmark it.
How much are ministry exams worth?
50%
Uniform exams — Secondary 4 and 5
English, French, mathematics, science and history. Half the final course mark rides on a single exam.
20%
Compulsory exams — elementary
French and mathematics in Grade 4 and Grade 6. An important barometer before high school.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 ministry exam make-up (retake) session?
The make-up session runs from July 20 to August 4, 2026. Key sittings for the English sector: English Language Arts Secondary 5 on July 27-28, History of Québec and Canada Secondary 4 on July 31, Mathematics (CST, SN, TS) Secondary 4 on August 3, and Science (ST, STE) Secondary 4 on August 4.
How much are ministry exams worth in Quebec?
Uniform (unique) exams in Secondary 4 and 5 — English, French, mathematics, science and history — count for 50% of the final course mark. Compulsory elementary exams (Grade 4 and Grade 6) count for 20% of the final result.
My child failed a June exam. What now?
They can retake it at the August session (July 20 to August 4, 2026). Registration goes through their school or school board. Two to three weeks of focused preparation with a tutor, combined with practice exams, is often enough to close the gap.
When will the 2026-2027 exam dates be published?
The Ministère de l'Éducation usually publishes the following school year's official schedule in the fall. As a reference, the 2025-2026 sessions were held in January (January 6-21), May-June (Secondary 5 French writing in early May, elementary exams June 1-11, Secondary 4 exams June 10-18) and August. This page is updated as soon as the 2026-2027 calendar is released.
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