Testing Services

Admission assessments are tests used for applicant placement, ranking, or to demonstrate an equivalency to an academic program requirement.

Admissions assessments are available to people who have applied to Algonquin College and have been invited to test by the Registrar’s Office.

If you do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent by the start of the program, and you will be 19 or older by the program start date, you may be considered for admission to the college as a Mature Student.

• Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).
• Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) or $85 for online testing will be charged.
• Before booking an appointment to complete an assessment for admission to Algonquin College, you must have:
  • Applied for your program through ontariocolleges.ca.
  • After which, you will be invited by the Registrar’s Office to complete an assessment.

You must also meet the specific program eligibility requirements in order to be accepted to certain programs. 

This can be found on the program description page.

For more information, please visit the Registrar’s Office website.

Additional Information:

IMSA (Math) and ELSA (English) are two of the most common tests that students may be asked to take.

Sample questions can be found at the following link: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice.

Many programs require an English and/or math assessment as part of the admission process.

The admission assessment fees are $50 CAD.

If you book through Examity (the virtual proctor service), there is a charge of $35 (CAD) in addition to the $50 (CAD) for the assessment, for a total fee of $85 (CAD). This additional fee for Examity allows you to take the exam at your own convenience (24/7) without having to wait for a booking time with an Algonquin College proctor.

If the service you are looking for is not listed above, please email the Test Centre at pembroketestcentre@algonquincollege.com.

All testing fees must be paid by credit card through the payment link sent to you by email from the Test Centre. Please check your inbox and junk/spam folders if you are expecting an email from the Test Centre. Should you not have a credit card available, you can purchase a Visa or Mastercard gift card to use for your payment.

If you require accommodations for testing, please register with the Centre for Accessible Learning.

You will receive a letter/email from the Registrar’s Office inviting you to write an admission assessment. For all Algonquin College programs, it is advised that you apply early and test early.

There are two choices to take your admissions assessments – you can choose to with an Algonquin College Proctor or you can write virtually with the virtual proctoring service Examity.

Find out which assessment is best for you!

There are two main differences between Examity and an Algonquin College Proctor: Examity proctoring can be done at any time (24/7) for an additional fee of $35. Algonquin College proctoring does not have this fee but there are defined appointment times. Choose the method that best fits your circumstances.

You will book your assessment through ACSIS. Watch this short video for instructions on how to book through this platform (the process is slightly different if you’re booking with Examity or an Algonquin College Proctor, but both are done through ACSIS).

1. Ensure you meet the minimum technology requirements. 

2. Make a booking request through your ACSIS account.

3. Make your payment online ($50 fee + $35 proctoring fee).

4. Once the payment has been processed (it will take approximately 24 business hours), you will be sent a unique voucher code from the sender “Accuplacer” for you to set up your profile and book your virtual proctor. All vouchers expire 60 days from the date of issue. If you need more time to write, please contact the Test Centre directly. There are no refunds.

5. Upload a current and valid photo ID (you will be asked to show the same photo ID during testing). Acceptable ID includes:

• Current driver’s license
• Federal/Provincially approved ID
• College ID
• Current passport
• Permanent Residence ID card

The video below walks you through the process step by step:

1. Make a booking request through your ACSIS account.

2. Make your payment online ($50 fee)

Make sure you study before your test! To help you out, please review these sample questions.

If testing virtually:

1. Clear your workspace of everything but your monitor, mouse, keyboard, blank scratch paper, and pencil. All other items must be removed from your table/desk. You must test alone in a quiet room without disruptions.

2. The following items are not permitted during the assessment: Calculator, cellphone, any other electronics, watches, ear buds, or headsets. You are not allowed to eat or drink during the test.

3. Be sure to have your VALID government issued photo ID ready. You will need to show it to your proctor.

4. The assessment must be completed in one sitting (breaks are not allowed).

If testing in-person on-campus:

1. Be sure to have your VALID government issued photo ID ready. You will need to show it to your proctor.

2. The test session is 3 hours.

The Algonquin College Registrar’s Office will determine if you are accepted into your program (this is not done through the Test Centre). Learners should refer to their ACSIS account for updates to their application status.

For information about obtaining a copy of your results, the validity period for results, and more, please visit the Assessment Results page.

Unfortunately, sometimes you may not do as well as you hoped on your assessment. For most assessments, students are allowed one re-write per application period (September, January and May). If you were unsuccessful at your assessment, you must wait 30 days before rewriting your assessment(s).

Note: The following tests can only be written once per academic year:

• AC-HPAT (Algonquin College Health Program Admissions Test)
• ACPAA (Advanced Care Paramedic Admission Assessment)
• ELAAP (English Language Assessment for Advanced Programs)
• EAP (English for Academic Purposes Placement Test)

Algonquin College Proctor FAQs

Examity Proctoring FAQs

Algonquin College Pembroke is a Test Centre for the Skilled Trades Ontario – Apprenticeship Exemption Tests

Some of the more common exemption tests include:

• Asbestos Type 3 for Worker
• Asbestos Type 3 for Supervisor
• Autobody Collision and Damage Repairer
• Automotive Service Technician
• Brick and Stone Mason
• Child and Youth Worker
• Drill Rig Operator
• Hairstylist
• Horticultural Technician
• Information Technology
• General Machinist
• Mobile Crane Operator
• Parts  Technician
• Pressure System Welder
• Utility Arborist
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
• Ironworker
• Mobile Crane Operator
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
• Truck & Coach Technician

Contact us for more information on booking.