Session dates
Session dates
Find the next RAD exam session near you. Make sure you get your entries in on time to share in students’ success. Exam entry portals close at midnight in your local time zone. Any late entries will be subject to a surcharge.
AEC & RAV (In-Person & Filmed)
| SESSION | Region | Closing date | Session dates | Target date* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | British Columbia | 25 Sept 2026 | 18 Nov – 10 Dec | 20 Jan 2027 |
| Fall 2026 | Alberta | 25 Sept 2026 | 13 Nov – 07 Dec | 18 Jan 2027 |
| Fall 2026 | Saskatchewan | 25 Sept 2026 | 16 Nov – 06 Dec | 18 Jan 2027 |
| Fall 2026 | Ontario | 25 Sept 2026 | 23 Nov – 11 Dec | 22 Jan 2027 |
| Fall 2026 | Ottawa / Quebec | 25 Sept 2026 | 23 Nov – 04 Dec | 15 Jan 2027 |
| SESSION | Region | Closing date | Session dates | Target date* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2027 | British Columbia | 20 Nov 2026 | 16 Feb – 12 Mar | 09 Apr 2027 |
| Winter 2027 | Yukon | 20 Nov 2026 | 01 Feb – 05 Feb | 05 Mar 2027 |
| Winter 2027 | Alberta | 20 Nov 2026 | 16 Feb – 19 Mar | 16 Apr 2027 |
| Winter 2027 | SK (Saskatoon & Regina only) | 20 Nov 2026 | 01 Mar – 26 Mar | 23 Apr 2027 |
| Winter 2027 | Manitoba | 20 Nov 2026 | 08 Mar – 12 Mar | 09 Apr 2027 |
| Winter 2027 | Ontario | 20 Nov 2026 | 17 Feb – 10 Mar | 07 Apr 2027 |
| Winter 2027 | Ottawa / Quebec | 20 Nov 2026 | 17 Feb – 07 Mar | 05 Apr 2027 |
| SESSION | Region | Closing date | Session dates | Target date* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | British Columbia | 22 Jan 2027 | 05 Apr – 07 May | 04 Jun 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | Alberta | 22 Jan 2027 | 19 Apr – 07 May | 04 Jun 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | Ontario | 22 Jan 2027 | 05 Apr – 08 May | 10 Jun 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | Ottawa / Quebec | 22 Jan 2027 | 12 Apr – 27 Apr | 25 May 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | Atlantic Provinces | 22 Jan 2027 | 05 Apr – 25 Apr | 25 May 2027 |
| SESSION | Region | Closing date | Session dates | Target date* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Spring 2027 | British Columbia | 05 Mar 2027 | 28 May – 29 Jun | 27 Jul 2027 |
| Late Spring 2027 | Alberta | 05 Mar 2027 | 25 May – 23 Jun | 21 Jul 2027 |
| Late Spring 2027 | Saskatchewan | 05 Mar 2027 | 17 May – 15 Jun | 13 Jul 2027 |
| Late Spring 2027 | Ontario | 05 Mar 2027 | 26 May – 22 Jun | 20 Jul 2027 |
| Late Spring 2027 | Ottawa / Quebec | 05 Mar 2027 | 01 Jun – 25 Jun | 23 Jul 2027 |
| SESSION | Region | Closing date | Session dates | Target date* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2027 | British Columbia | 21 May 2027 | 07 Jul – 16 Jul | 13 Aug 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | Ontario | 21 May 2027 | 10 Jul – 19 Jul | 16 Aug 2027 |
Solo Seal Examination (subject to minimum enrollment)
| SESSION | Region | Closing date | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Winter – BC (Vancouver) | 20 Nov 2026 | 11 Mar 2027 |
| 2027 | Winter – Alberta (Edmonton) | 20 Nov 2026 | 22 Mar 2027 |
| 2027 | Late Spring – Ontario (Toronto) | 22 Jan 2027 | 27 May 2026 |
*Target dates apply only for in-person exams.
**Saskatoon and Regina only, unless you arrange travel for the examiner to and from the closest major city. Please consult with your Exam Planner.
At least 48 hours before submitting your exam entry:
- Ensure your membership is current and paid at least 48 hours before the exam entry deadline.
- Ensure your Vocational students have a current membership before adding them to your exam entry. Memberships must be paid at least 48 hours before the entry deadline, and before you add students to the entry. Exam pricing is locked in at the time a student is added to the entry.
It is essential to Contact Your Exam Planner to transfer students to your studio in order to maintain their existing ID#. Please email relevant information.
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Exams contact information
Exam Manager
Exam Planner – British Columbia
Exam Planner – Alberta/Yukon/Northwest Territories
Exam Planner – Saskatchewan/Manitoba/Ottawa/Quebec/Atlantic
Exam Planner – Ontario (excluding Ottawa)
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