Centennial College
Assessment Centre Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I have to be assessed?
We need to assess your skills. Good English writing and reading comprehension skills are
needed to succeed at Centennial, as are basic mathematics or science skills for some
programs. By testing your college readiness, we can better ensure your success at
Centennial College.
How will the assessment results be used?
Your assessment results will be used in several ways:
to determine admissibility to some college programs to indicate if you require a full-time
academic upgrading program such as General Arts and Science or English for Academic
Purposes before entering a regular post-secondary program to identify the appropriate
English (and for some programs Math) course that matches your current skill level for
those who require academic upgrading, we offer Placement Advice for Student Success
(PASS). Be sure to do your best work, because the results can have a significant impact!
What kind of questions will be asked?
Depending on the program, you may be asked to write different tests in English,
Mathematics, Science or other subject areas. The most common are described on the
Assessment Tests page. Locate the specific program you have applied for either by code
or program name. Click on the link and you will find out what the required testing is and
how to book your test.
Is there a fee for the assessment?
There is no fee when you take your assessment. The materials and administration cost
will be included as an ancillary fee when you enroll in the College.
How long will the assessment take?
Times vary, depending on your program choices. Ask for details when you book your
session.
In what ways do I need to be prepared?
The skills we are assessing are ones that you have acquired through your previous
educational or employment experiences and no specific preparation is required. However,
if a refresher is needed please prepare accordingly.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to show your driver's license or other photo identification (passport,
citizenship card, health card with picture, school ID). You will also have to show your
letter of acknowledgement or offer letter from the College with your student number.
You must have both items ready before you start your test. You will not be allowed to
take the test if you are missing any of these documents.
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Please give yourself enough time to find your room number. Once the exam has started
no one is allowed to come in. You will have to re-book for another date.
Re-testing is only allowed under special circumstances. If on the day of your test, you do
not feel ready, please let the invigilator know and you will be re-scheduled for the earliest
test available. Keep in mind that time is of an essence and the sooner you take your test
the sooner your results will be available.
No calculators, pagers, cellular phones, or electronic devices will be allowed in the
testing room.
When will I get the assessment results?
The Assessments are scored in a way that relates to course placement rather than a grade
or pass/fail manner. Assessment results are not mailed out to applicants, nor are we able
to share results over the phone. However, should you wish to have this information you
may request it in person at the Registrar's Office if you provide photo ID.
What if I live out of town?
If you reside 150 kilometers or more outside the Greater Toronto Area, arrangements can
be made with Centennial College to write your assessment exams in your hometown. The
assessment must be written under the supervision of an approved and recognized
educational institution. The exams will be written with a teacher, guidance counsellor or
senior school official.
Your supervisor must meet our criterial and he/she may require a fee for their time. It is
your responsibility to pay any fees levied by your exam supervisor. You will schedule a
mutually agreeable time with your exam supervisor when you will write your exams. The
supervisor will be required to provide you with a suitable space to conduct testing as
prescribed by the Assessment Centre guidelines.Applicants writing exams outside of
Canada are responsible for postal or courier fees for their papers' return. Assessment
Centre staff can assist you to arrange courier delivery of your exams on a third party pay
basis to ensure prompt delivery of your exams overseas.
For more information about out of town Skills Assessments
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 416-289-5000 ext.2597
Toll free in Ontario: 1-800-268-4419 (press 3)
Where can I park my car on campus when I write my assessment exam?
Parking at Ashtonbee Campus
Upon arrival at Centennial College, Ashtonbee Campus, please park in the student
parking lot entry by the Parking Kiosk. To enter the lot, press the blue ticket button, take
your ticket with you. When you enter the Campus, visit the iCentre (room A-119) give
them your entry ticket and they will give you an exit ticket. Use this complimentary ticket
at the parking lot exit terminal to leave the parking lot.
Parking at the Centennial HP Science and Technology Centre
Upon arrival at the Centennial HP Science and Technology Centre please park in the
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Visitor Parking Lot accessible off the 755 Morningside Avenue driveway. As you enter
the lot, contact Security by using the intercom located at the entrance gate to the visitor
lot. Once you have parked your car please visit our Security Office (room 234) located on
the main floor of the Centennial HP Science and Technology Centre, and register your
vehicle with Security Office.
Parking at The Centre for Communication Arts
Upon arrival at The Centre for Communication Arts, please park in the Visitor Parking
area and register your vehicle with Campus Security. If the visitor parking area is full,
proceed to the parking gate and use the intercom to contact Security to enter the permit
parking area. When you entry the Campus proceed to the Security Desk near the main
entrance next to room 101 to register your vehicle.
To exit the visitor parking area, use the same driveway that you used to enter. If you
parked in the permit parking area obtain an exit ticket from Admissions or use the
intercom to contact Security to exit the permit parking area.
Parking at Progress Campus
Upon arrival at Centennial College, Progress Campus please park in one of the Visitor
Parking Lots (Lot 2 or Lot 6). The invigilator will provide you with a pass to exit the
parking lot.
Have you been asked to write an English or math assessment?
At Centennial College , our commitment to your success means providing you with
opportunities to understand and assess your personal needs. Your skills assessment result
will give us the information we need to place you in the program and courses that best
suit your skills. It will also allow you a glimpse of the academic challenges that lie ahead.
We start you off right so you can succeed!
How can I prepare?
We are assessing skills you have acquired through school and work experience. No
specific preparation is required. If you have been out of school for a while, you may want
to review your math concepts or English writing skills.
What do I bring to my Skills Assessment?
1. Photo Identification that is government-issued such as:
• driver's license
• health card
• passport
• citizenship card
2. The letter from Enrollment Services titled "Acknowledgement of Application for
Admission". It will contain your Centennial College Student Number and Centennial
College Program Code or Codes to which you have applied or been accepted to. If you
are a Parttime learner, please bring your Centennial College Student Number only.
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Calculators or electronic spell checkers are not allowed. If you bring a cell phone, you
will be asked to turn it off while the assessments are in session.
When will I get the Skills Assessment results and how will they be used?
Results are usually ready in a week to ten days after you have written your assessment.
The Assessment Team will record your Skills Assessment to your student identification
record. The Enrolment Services office will notify you if you have met the minimum
requirements for your program and use this information to create a timetable that best
suits your needs.
What other services are offered in the Assessment Centre?
Invigilation services for other institutions
We provide invigilation services for students from other institutions in our secure and
supervised environment. We can accommodate from one to twenty individuals per
session.
Arrangements can be made by calling 416-289-5000, ext. 2596 or emailing Deborah
Yeung at [email protected].
The fee is $40 Cdn per exam for invigilation services. Courier services can be arranged
for an additional fee. Make your payment at Progress Campus, room D2-05 by money
order, debit card, Visa, Master Card, or American Express. Cash Payments must be made
at the One Stop counter in room C1-01, during business hours.
Exemption exams for the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Centennial College has been designated by the Ministry of Training, College and
Universities as one of the sites where candidates for apprenticeship programs may take
their trade exemption test. Call 416-289-5000, ext. 2598 or e-mailing Jennifer Fukusaka
at [email protected] to arrange your exemption exam.
The fee is $150 Cdn. Make your payment at Progress Campus, room D2-05 by money
order, debit card, Visa, Master Card, or American Express. Cash Payments must be made
at the One Stop counter in room C1-01, during business hours.
The Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN)
Centennial College has been designated as one of the sites where qualified individuals
may apply to write The Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses
(CELBAN). CELBAN is an assessment tool designed to assess the English language
proficiency of internationally educated nurses who are applying for licensure in the
nursing profession in Canada . For more information about CELBAN, click to
http://www.celban.org/.
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