Assessment FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions Assessments

How do I book my admission assessment?

You may book an appointment online on your STU-View account, by phone via the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or by email. Admission assessments are administered in-person from Tuesday to Friday at 9:30AM and 1:00PM. The Assessment Centre is located at St James Campus, 200 King Street East in room 275.

How do I book my assessment if I'm out of province?

If you are registered with an address that is located out of province, please email the Assessment Centre for additional information.

What is the process to complete the admission assessment?
  • You will receive an email from the Registrar's Office indicating that you are required to test.
  • Once you receive this letter, you can review practice resources.
  • When you are ready to book your assessment you will go to STU-VIEW to book your appointment and to pay your test fee.
    • Please note: You can only book your assessment 5 days in advance.
  • If you are a student who is outside of the province and requires an Assessment, email assessmentcentre@georgebrown.ca
How much does the admission assessment cost?
  • All admission assessments, regardless of which test is being written, costs $65.00 and are payable online via debit, VISA, MasterCard or American Express.
How can I study for my admission assessment?
  • Practice and preparation resources can be found at the Assessment Centre's Preparation page.
What do I do after I complete my admission assessment?
  • If you are domestic applicant, test results will be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office for processing. Your application status will be updated on STU-VIEW within 1-3 weeks.
  • If you are an International Student, contact the International Admissions Office by email at intladmissions@georgebrown.ca. Please refer to your testing letter for more information.
What do I do if I require an accommodation?

Placement Assessments

How do I book my placement assessment?

You may book an appointment online on your STU-View account, by phone via the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or by email. Placement assessments are administered in-person from Tuesday to Friday at 9:30AM and 1:00PM. The Assessment Centre is located at St James Campus, 200 King Street East in room 275.

How do I book my assessment if I'm out of province?

If you are registered with an address that is located out of province, please email the Assessment Centre for additional information.

What is the process to complete the placement assessment?
  • Check if you're required to complete your placement assessment in your STU-VIEW account.
  • Review the practice resources available.
  • When you are ready to book your assessment go to STU-VIEW to book your appointment.
    • Please note: You can only book your assessment 5 days in advance.
How much does the placement assessment cost?
  • The placement assessment is free of charge.
    How can I study for my placement assessment?
    • Practice and preparation resources can be found at the Assessment Centre's Preparation page.
    What do I do after I complete my placement assessment?
    • If you place in college-level English and/or math courses, you should add them to your timetable during registration.
    • If you place in foundation-level English and/or math courses, you will meet with an assessment advisor with more information and next steps.
    What do I do if I require an accommodation?

    Please email booktest@georgebrown.ca

    Does academic integrity apply to my testing?

    Yes. It is important that test scores are an accurate reflection of test takers' abilities, and that all test takers are assessed fairly. Therefore, in compliance with the George Brown College Academic Integrity policy, the following actions are prohibited:

    • Using aids, electronic and non-electronic, that have not been authorized for use during testing.
    • Copying from any source (i.e. notes, electronic devices, the internet, etc.)
    • Having an unauthorized person help you with your test.
    • Copying and recording, in any way, any test material.
    • Submitting a work as one's own if the work has been prepared by someone else.
    • Taking an assessment or an exam on behalf of someone else.

    Acts of dishonest academic conduct during testing will be taken very seriously and will be addressed in accordance with the Policy.

    Before the test

    How can I prepare for the English/Math assessment?

    Admission Assessment Applicants:
    Free Online 3-week MSAP evening courses:

    Apply here

    Can I test my system to ensure I meet the technology requirements?
    What is Zoom?
    • Zoom is an online system that creates video, audio, and wireless screen-sharing experiences. More information about the Zoom platform can be found at: https://zoom.us/about.
    What is Accuplacer?
    • Accuplacer is an online testing platform where prospective students will be completing their tests.

    During the test

    What items am I allowed to bring into the admissions/placement assessments?
    • The students' testing area should only include a computer, keyboard, mouse, blank paper, and pen/pencil.
    Can I use a calculator and/or dictionary?
    • No, calculators are prohibited (unless for a prescribed approved accommodation). If a test question requires the use of a calculator, the calculator tool will be available in the testing platform. Dictionaries are not allowed during the test session.
    Am I allowed to take a restroom break?
    • We ask that students use the bathroom before testing begins. 

     

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    George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.


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