Applicants may be required to write an academic or placement assessment to:
If you have not passed courses that are required for entrance into a certificate or diploma program or lack proof that you have completed the courses, you may be able to request an academic assessment.
An academic assessment is a free option provided to you as an alternative way to meet admission requirements. It is also an excellent way to verify your current knowledge of the specific subject area to support your success in your program. To be granted admission based on an academic assessment, you can test a maximum of twice per subject. If you are unsuccessful after two attempts, you will be required to upgrade until you obtain the levels required for that specific program.
Once your official high school and/or post-secondary transcripts have been evaluated, book an appointment with Testing & Assessment Services. If you are unable to visit Edmonton or one of our regional campuses for testing, ask about testing in your home community.
If your scores meet admission standards, these may be accepted in place of the published admission requirements.
Note: the Social Work and Arts and Sciences programs do not accept academic assessment testing in place of academic requirements.
When you apply for Academic Upgrading or English language programs, you may be required to complete a placement assessment. The placement assessment may include a standardized reading test, essay, and/or mathematics test.
Although it is not necessary to study for these tests, you are strongly advised to review the material. If you would like to do a review or practice testing skills, you can view sample questions. You may also want to become more comfortable with the testing process.
You may borrow the Complete Canadian GED Preparation book from any public library to review the material. Work through all chapters and exercise – check your answers in the answer key, then try the practice tests.
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If you require your placement assessment in an alternative format because of a disability, we will make arrangements for you. If you are unable to visit Edmonton or one of our regional campuses for testing, ask us about testing in your home community. Your student navigator will schedule your assessment, and your academic skills assessment advisor will contact you to discuss your results and program plan.
Location: Room 2-070, Singhmar Centre for Learning, Downtown Campus
Phone: 780.644.6055
Email: testing@norquest.ca
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:45pm
Closed: Weekends & statutory holidays