ADMISSION TESTS AND MATH / ENGLISH PLACEMENT TESTS
Purpose
The purpose of the assessments is to ensure that applicants and new students have the academic skills to succeed in their chosen program.
What's on the tests?
Depending on your program the assessments will cover skills in English, math and science. Other program-specific tests may be administered
as well. An assessment can take up to three hours.
Who takes these tests?
The admissions assessments are for:
- Mature Student applicants (applicants over 19 years of age who do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and/or the necessary subject
requirements)
- applicants to popular (oversubscribed) programs where applicants are ranked based on the results of mandatory admissions test results
and other factors (as determined by Admissions)
- applicants required by Admissions to provide proof of English language capability
The placement assessments are for most new students entering their first semester who have not taken an admissions assessment (see above)
in English and/or math. Placement assessments are designed to assess students’ English and math skill levels for the purpose of enrollment
in the appropriate first-semester English and/or math courses.
Students must take the assessment and, based upon the test results, register in the appropriate foundation- or college-level course(s) needed
to fulfill the requirements of the program. When required, foundation-level courses are crucial to students’ success and are not optional.
There may be an additional charge.
Students who have not completed their placement assessment by the deadline will be placed in the foundation-level course. You will find
the deadline in the Important Dates for Students listed on the website and in your registration package.
How to prepare
To prepare for the assessments, study senior-level (Grades 11 and 12) high school course material in the subjects of your tests. For more
information about admissions and placement testing, including an overview of the skills being assessed for each subject area and a link to
sample questions and helpful websites, visit www.georgebrown.ca and click on ASSESSMENT CENTRE.
The admissions test costs:
- $32.50 for mathematics or science only
- $37.50 for English only or English and mathematics
- $40.00 for English, mathematics and science
- $50.00 for people who have not applied to the College
- $60.00 for applicants taking the Canadian Language Benchmark Placement test (CLBPT)
- $90.00 for non-applicants to the College taking the CLBPT
There is no charge for the placement assessment.
Test process
- If you require either admissions or placement testing, you will be sent
a letter requesting you to take the required tests.
- You prepare
for the test. If you are Deaf, hard-of-hearing or disabled and need assistance, call Disability Services at 416-415-5000, ext. 2622, or
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services at 416-415-5000, ext. 4654 (voice) or 1-877-515-5559 or 416-864-0535 (TTY). Then book your test by calling
the Students with Disabilities Test Accommodation Hotline at
416-415-5000, ext. 2624.
- All other applicants call 416-415-2005, or visit www.georgebrown.ca and click on
STU-VIEW to book your assessment. You will require your PIN and Student ID number.
- Bring your test letter and photo ID to the test. If you
paid for the test in advance, also bring your receipt or appointment sheet. Personal cheques are not accepted.
- Go to the Assessment Centre
and take your test.
- When the results are ready, the Admissions Office will notify you by mail of its decision. The results are confidential.
You cannot get your results over the phone. Test results cannot be released to third parties without written authorization from the test-taker.
For more information call the Assessment Centre
at 416-415-5000, ext. 4565 or e-mail gbctest@georgebrown.ca
Mature student
information session
Are you thinking about returning to school? Not sure about the admission requirements, how to pay for school or what the application
procedures are? We offer information sessions throughout the year to help you answer your questions. Potential students see also page 231
for free academic upgrading information. Register online or call 416-415-5000, ext. 3989.
Admissions
Test Preparation for
Mature Students
Course description
The Admission Test Preparation course (PREP9006) helps you to prepare for your admission test. The course reviews English and Math
at Grade 11 and 12 levels. It meets two evenings a week for eight weeks.
Who can take the course?
People who are over 19, who have completed at least Grade 10 but do not have an OSSD or equivalent and who have applied (or are planning
to apply) to George Brown College may take the course.
For more information, check the Continuing Education Course Guide or call
416-415-5000, ext. 2092.
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Revised:
February 22, 2011
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