Past Provincial Exams and Keys

In addition to the materials available using the search options below, practice e-Exams are available on the e-Assessment website.

The ministry implemented new security measures for provincial exams in the 2004/05 school year. Please refer to Exam Security for further information.

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Copyright Notice

Individuals may make one copy of the exams and keys for personal research and private study. Otherwise, no part of the content of the exams and keys posted on this website may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including printing, electronic storage, or transmission without the prior written permission of the Province or pursuant to the limited exception below.
 

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Limited Exception to Non-reproduction

Permission to copy and use the exams and keys posted on this website for non-profit, educational purposes is granted:

  • to B.C. and Yukon school boards and independent school authorities for the purpose of making one copy of the relevant exam and key per student enrolled in a course for which there is a provincial exam;
  • to libraries of Canadian post-secondary institutions for the purpose of making one copy of the relevant exam and key to be placed in the archives;
  • to graduate students at Canadian post-secondary institutions for the purpose of making one copy of each exam and key for a thesis or dissertation; and
  • to members of the Education Advisory Council for the purpose of making one copy of the relevant exam and key for each member provided that the individuals who make copies of the exams and keys posted on this website ensure that they have all the prior permissions required to reproduce the portions of the exams and keys that are identified as being subject to third party copyright.

Examination Availability

Examinations that are available for use after examination administrations are removed from the website after two years to ensure the examples meet prescribed learning outcomes of the curriculum, specifications and formats, and due to copyright agreements for materials in certain subjects.

You may be able to find copies of older exams and keys through the school or public library. Students should also check with their subject teachers or school counsellors.

If you are a teacher in a newly built school, and are having trouble locating some exams, your school district office may be able to help.