The Senior Armed Forces Entrance Exam (SAEE) is used by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to assess applicants for officer and senior Non-Commissioned Member (NCM) positions. Administered at Canadian Forces Recruiting Centres, the SAEE evaluates higher-level reasoning across four key sections: Verbal Skills, Spatial Ability, Problem Solving, and Abstract/Figural Reasoning.
Our free SAEE practice test PDF lets you print and study offline at your own pace. Download it below and work through realistic exam-style questions before your recruitment appointment.
The SAEE tests four cognitive domains that predict success in demanding military officer and senior NCM roles. Understanding each section helps you allocate study time effectively.
Reading comprehension passages with follow-up questions, vocabulary in context, analogies, and sentence completion. Strong readers with a wide vocabulary perform well in this section.
Mental rotation of 3D objects, paper folding and unfolding, block counting, and identifying rotated or reflected shapes. This section is often the most unfamiliar to candidates — consistent practice is essential.
Arithmetic operations including fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios; basic algebra; word problems involving rates, distances, time, and proportions; and data interpretation from tables and graphs.
Pattern completion, series completion, and identifying the odd figure out from a set of shapes. These questions assess fluid intelligence and are independent of learned knowledge.
The CFAT (Canadian Forces Aptitude Test) is the standard aptitude test for most CAF entry routes. The SAEE tests higher-level reasoning and is required specifically for officer candidates and positions demanding advanced aptitude. Both scores may be used together in selection decisions.
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