Retaking ministry exams
Does your child need to retake a Ministry exam?
Registration for the Ministry exam retake is now open for the Fall session. Register your child now to reserve their spot.
See the exams offeredMinistry exam retakes always take place in person. Registration for Fall 2026 is open; spots are limited. For Winter 2027, join the waitlist to be contacted as a priority as soon as registration opens. Please note these exam retakes are offered for French-sector courses only.
Fall 2026
Registration has been open since Monday, September 28, 10 a.m. The Ministry exams offered for retake this session correspond to the courses currently offered by School Success Academy.
Secondary 4History of Québec and Canada
Registration deadline: November 2, 2026
Register for this examFrench, Language of Instruction
Registration deadline: October 19, 2026
Register for this examTwo ways to register your child
The exam gives access to the retake. Preparatory support helps the student walk in better prepared, more confident, and less stressed.
Winter 2027
The Ministry exams offered for retake this session correspond to the courses currently offered by School Success Academy. Join the waitlist to be contacted as a priority as soon as registration opens.
Secondary 4What is preparatory support?
A 10-hour individual preparatory support package, designed to help students review priority concepts, ask their questions, and prepare for the retake according to their availability. It is not a full course, nor a guaranteed official preparation: it is individual support focused on the exam retake. This option will be offered once registration opens.
A flexible option for students with busy schedules
Is your child working, involved in activities, or unable to commit to a full course on a fixed schedule? Preparatory support (offered with registration once it opens) will let them prepare for the exam with a tutor, based on their needs and availability.
- Ideal for students who work
- Ideal for students with limited availability
- Targeted support, not a full course
Why choose preparatory support?
Registering for the retake lets the student sit the exam. But when a student has already failed once, targeted preparation can make a real difference.
Frequently asked questions about Ministry exam retakes
Can a Ministry exam retake be done online in Québec?
No. Whether with School Success Academy or any other organization, a Ministry exam retake must take place in person, at a recognized service point, in accordance with the requirements of Quebec's Ministry of Education.
Are Ministry exam retakes available for English-sector students?
No. Ministry exam retakes offered by School Success Academy are for French-sector (francophone) courses only. If your child is enrolled in the English sector, we invite you to check with your school board for retake options.
What is the waitlist for the Winter exam retake?
Registration for the Winter 2027 session is not yet open. By joining the waitlist, you'll be contacted as a priority as soon as it opens, so you can reserve your child's spot, as spots are limited. Registration for Fall 2026 is already open.
How do I choose the location for the exam retake?
When you register at ecole.successcolaire.ca, you choose the city or service point that best suits your family. The exact passation details are then confirmed by email.
Does registering for the exam retake include tutoring?
No, registration alone gives access to the Ministry exam. To help your child arrive better prepared, School Success Academy offers an option with 10 hours of individual preparatory tutoring, which can be added to your registration.
Does preparatory support replace a full course?
No. Preparatory support at School Success Academy is not a fixed-schedule course: it is individual support targeted at the priority concepts for the retake. It's a flexible solution, particularly well suited to students who work or have limited availability.
How do I add the 10-hour preparatory support to my registration?
First add the exam retake for the subject you need to your cart, then add the 10-hour individual tutoring support package. Complete your registration in a single order at ecole.successcolaire.ca.
How much does a Ministry exam retake cost at School Success Academy?
An exam retake costs $150 tax included per subject at School Success Academy.
How much does the exam retake with 10 hours of preparatory support cost?
The recommended option from School Success Academy, combining the exam retake with 10 hours of personalized individual tutoring, costs $667.49 tax included, a rate that includes a $40 discount on the tutoring package.
Which exams are offered for retake?
The Ministry exams offered for retake correspond to the courses currently offered by School Success Academy for the session in question. See the lists above for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.
Are the tutoring hours for retake preparation flexible?
Yes. At School Success Academy, the schedule for individual tutoring hours is set based on the student's and tutor's availability. Families must still offer enough available time slots to complete the hours before the exam date.
Ready to reserve your child's spot?
Registration for Fall 2026 is open; spots are limited. For Winter 2027, join the waitlist to be contacted as a priority as soon as registration opens.
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