Corporate and Individual Assessment Services

For information: 780.644.6095 or email us
Room 125, Main Building, Downtown Campus

Academic Skills Assessment Services provides a variety of assessment services to potential students, as well as to other individuals and businesses.

Academic Assessment

• We provide academic assessment to employers and individuals.
• We use standardized tests and employer-developed exams to assess the math, reading, and writing skills of prospective employees to determine whether they have adequate skills for the position.
• If you plan to further your education, we can assess your reading, writing, and math skills to determine if you meet the expected standards.

Computer Testing (QWIZ)

This series of tests done on a computer will evaluate your basic keyboarding and data entry skills, your ability to use a variety of software packages, and your knowledge of non-computer office skills. We will give you a report indicating your level of competence.

Safety Testing

• We offer safety self-study packages and testing.
• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
• The WHMIS training package follows the Federal and Provincial Guidelines for Worker Education. It is for people who manufacture, work with, or are in proximity to controlled products. When you pass the tests, you receive a WHMIS certificate.

TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods)

The TDG training package follows Transport Canada’s guidelines for training criteria. It is for people who handle, offer for transport, or transport dangerous goods. When you pass the test, you receive a TDG certificate.

Test Supervision

We provide test supervision to individuals who must write exams for educational or skills training programs located outside the Edmonton area. There is no waiting period. We book supervision as soon as the tests arrive and we charge the lowest fees in Edmonton.

Transcript Evaluation

We use out-of-province high school credits to obtain Alberta high school transcripts for individuals educated in other provinces.

Adult Equivalency Diploma Requests

We request diplomas for individuals with sufficient high school credits and adult learning. This is an excellent alternative to writing the GED. Call 780.644.6095 to find out if you are eligible.

International Testing

NorQuest College is the official test centre for GED and TOEIC.

GED (General Educational Development)

For information: 780.644.6095

The GED test battery consists of multiple-choice tests in writing, social studies, science, mathematics, and reading, as well as writing an essay.

If you pass all the tests, you will receive a statement of your GED exam marks and your High School Equivalency Diploma. Many employers accept the GED in place of a regular high school diploma. However, the GED may not be accepted by post-secondary institutions as a high school diploma equivalent. Call us to find out which educational institutions accept students on the basis of a GED certificate.

GED Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Out of the regular school system for at least ten consecutive months

Test Fees

GED Test Dates for 2008

If you have a disability and require special accommodations on the GED, or if you wish to write the exams in French, call 780-644-6095 for information before you apply.

If you think you may not be ready to write the GED tests, you can sign up for a GED Prep course. Call
780-644-6000 for more information.

Do some of your employees require GED instruction? We can offer customized instruction. We can also administer the test at your work site.

TOEIC

(Test of English for International Communication)
For information: 780.644.6095

The Test of English for International Communication is the worldwide standard for measuring English proficiency in the workplace. If you write and pass the test, you will receive a TOEIC Certificate of Achievement, which lists your total score on a range from 10 to 990.

Test Fees

Test Fee $85 + GST

TOEIC Test Writing Dates for 2008

Writing fees and writing dates may be subject to change.

Please note: We must take your picture on the day of testing. Because of the paperwork required for this process, TOEIC Canada has established firm application deadlines. No applications can be accepted after the application deadline.

TOEIC plans to incorporate a speaking and writing test. Once these tests are in place, the testing fee may increase.

For information on TOEIC in Canada:
Tel: 1.800.615.8666
Email: info@toeic.ca
Website: www.toeic.ca