Thank you for participating in the Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP).

The steps below summarize what the school contact and/or test administrator(s) are required to do before, during, and after the assessment to ensure the process runs smoothly.

Overview of Steps

You can click on any step or use the navigation panel to the left of the page for more detailed information.

Before the Assessment

Step 1
Step 1: Complete School Information Form
  • This section provides instructions on how to complete the School Information Form.
  • The device verification step will allow us to determine the device and internet capacities of your school.
  • Click here to begin the PCAP system check and record results on the form.
  • Click here to find the assessment schedule.
Step 2
Step 2: Install PCAP Lockdown Browser Environment
  • This section reviews the installation of the PCAP Lockdown Browser with an IT specialist.
  • The PCAP Lockdown Browser needs to be installed to access the assessment.
  • Click here to launch the PCAP Lockdown Browser Checklist.
Step 3
Step 3: Complete Student Identification Form
  • This section provides instructions on how to complete the Student Identification Form.
  • Click here to learn more about accommodations available for students with individualized supports or special considerations.
  • Click here to learn more about the participation of students with special education needs (SEN).
Step 4
Step 4: Appoint Test Administrator(s)
Step 5
Step 5: Distribute Brochure and Parent/Guardian Letter
  • Click here to access the PCAP Brochure and the Parent/Guardian Letter.
Step 6
Step 6: Receive Assessment Materials
  • This section reviews the assessment materials that will be forwarded to the school contact.
  • Click here to view the list of electronic assessment forms schools will receive via email, as well as the Assessment Script that will be mailed.
Step 7
Step 7: Distribute Questionnaire Login Forms
  • This section reviews the questionnaires that are to be completed by the school principal and language arts teacher(s) before the date of the last testing session.
  • Click here to learn more about the questionnaires.
Step 8 (optional)
Step 8: Run Practice Assessment (Optional)
  • This section reviews the (optional) Practice Assessment used to familiarize staff and students with the assessment tools, question types, and the PCAP Lockdown Browser.
  • The PCAP Lockdown Browser needs to be installed to access the Practice Assessment.
  • Click here to launch the Practice Assessment.

On Assessment Day

Following is the list of tasks to complete on assessment day. Click on each task for more information.

On Assessment Day Step 2
Step 2: Log students into the PCAP
On Assessment Day Step 3
Step 3: Administer the PCAP using the Assessment Script
On Assessment Day Step 4
Step 4: Complete the assessment forms
On Assessment Day Step 5
Step 5: Hold a Makeup Session (if applicable)

After the Assessment

After the Assessment
  • After the assessment, please scan and return the completed forms to CMEC by email at forms@cmec.ca.
  • The school contact will then be asked to complete the School Feedback Survey at their earliest convenience.


Click here to download a printable version of the School Contact Checklist (more detailed version of steps explained above).
Click here to download a printable version of the Test Administrator Checklist.

Note: If you require assistance at any stage of the process, please click here to view our contact information.