Secondary 4 ministry exams
Secondary 4 is the year the ministerial exams start to really count: three uniform exams, each worth 50% of the final mark for the competencies evaluated, in subjects that condition Secondary 5 course choices and CEGEP admission. Here is what awaits your child, exam by exam.
The ministry has published the 2026-2027 schedule: in June 2027, the Secondary 4 exams run from June 11 to 18. Every date is on our exam calendar.
The three uniform exams
History of Québec and Canada
3 h · on June 14, 2027The exam tests understanding, not date memorization: analyzing the causes and consequences of major events, situating them in context and interpreting historical documents. A student who can explain why things happened does better than one who memorized a list.
Science and Technology (ST or AST)
3 h · on June 16, 2027The theory portion of your child's pathway: physics (forces, motion, energy), chemistry (reactions, properties of matter), biology (cells, ecosystems) and technology (design, problem solving). Passing Secondary 4 science conditions several course choices in Secondary 5.
Mathematics (CST, TS or SN)
3 h · on June 11, 2027 (TS and SN), on June 18, 2027 (CST)Each sequence has its own exam: CST (Cultural, Social and Technical), TS (Technical and Scientific) or SN (Science). This is the math year that weighs the most: the sequence taken and the mark obtained open or close CEGEP programs. To go further: math tutoring.
Three sessions a year: January, May and June, then the August retakes. Exact dates and times are on the ministry exam calendar.
Practise under real conditions
The best starting point is a timed practice exam with no course notes: it situates the student and reveals what to work on while there is still time. Our math practice exam follows the format and criteria of the real one.
Frequently asked questions
Which ministry exams does my child write in Secondary 4?
Three uniform (ministerial) exams: History of Québec and Canada, science (ST or AST depending on the pathway) and mathematics (by sequence: CST, TS or SN). In 2027 they run from June 11 to 18. They are also offered in the January session: history on January 15, science on January 20 and mathematics on January 21.
How much do the Secondary 4 exams count in the final mark?
According to the ministry, the Secondary 4 exams count for 50% of the final mark for the competency or competencies evaluated. The other half comes from the school-based evaluation during the year. A solid school year is not enough on its own: the June exam can move the mark in either direction.
What is the difference between the CST, TS and SN math sequences?
CST is the base sequence, focused on everyday applied mathematics. TS and SN are the advanced sequences (functions, algebra, trigonometry) required by science programs at CEGEP. Each sequence has its own exam: students are evaluated on their own sequence only.
My child is in an English school. Do the same exams apply?
The Secondary 4 uniform exams (history, science, mathematics) exist in the English sector too, written in English. The exact list can vary with the pathway, so confirm it with your school or school board.
What happens if my child fails a June exam?
The August 2027 session offers these exams again: history on August 2, mathematics on August 3 and science on August 4. The school communicates how to register. A few weeks of targeted preparation between the two sessions often changes the result.
If a subject has been shaky since the fall, a few targeted sessions before June beat any last-minute catch-up. Our packages and prices are on the pricing page, and online matching with a tutor takes 24-48 h.