English
Which Assessment?
²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵEnglish assessments meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for most ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵprograms. Find out which one is right for you.
Choose an English Assessment
If you ...
- Have completed three years* of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction and
- You are comfortable with a standard testing room, equipment, and amount of time and
- Your program accepts ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵEnglish language assessments
You should take: ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵNG Accuplacer assessment
DO NOT take this assessment for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses. Please see an Academic Advisor for other assessment options.
If you ...
- Have not completed three years* of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction and
- You are comfortable with a standard testing room, equipment, and amount of time and
- Your program accepts ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵEnglish language assessments
You should take: ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵEAL (ESL) Accuplacer with ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵEAL (ESL) Speaking Assessment
If you ...
- Are applying for the Health Care Assistant (HCA) program and
- You have completed three years* of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction.
You should take: ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵHCA (Health Care Assistant) NG Accuplacer
* English as an Additional Language (EAL/ESL) courses are not considered in the three-year calculation
²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵHealth Sciences programs' English Assessments
If you are applying for a Health Sciences program other than the Health Care Assistant program, check the Health Sciences English Language Proficiency page.
- Some health programs do not accept ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵEnglish assessments (e.g. Practical Nursing).
- Some health programs do not accept ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵEnglish assessments for applicants with less than 3 years of study in English (e.g. Health Care Assistant, Pharmacy Technician).
Do you require accommodation?
If you have a documented need and require accommodations such as a screen reader, scribe, extended time, or access to a quiet room, please visit Disability Services page. Do Not book an appointment online.
Not sure which assessment is right for you?
Book an appointment with an Academic Advisor.