English

Which Assessment?

VCC English assessments meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for most VCC programs. Find out which one is right for you.

Choose an English Assessment

If you ...

  1. Have completed three years* of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction and
  2. You are comfortable with a standard testing room, equipment, and amount of time and
  3. Your program accepts VCC English language assessments

You should take: VCC NG Accuplacer assessment

DO NOT take this assessment for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses. Please see an Academic Advisor for other assessment options.

If you ...

  1. Have not completed three years* of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction and
  2. You are comfortable with a standard testing room, equipment, and amount of time and
  3. Your program accepts VCC English language assessments

You should take: VCC EAL (ESL) Accuplacer with VCC EAL (ESL) Speaking Assessment

If you ...

  1. Are applying for the Health Care Assistant (HCA) program and
  2. You have completed three years* of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction.

You should take: VCC HCA (Health Care Assistant) NG Accuplacer

* English as an Additional Language (EAL/ESL) courses are not considered in the three-year calculation

VCC Health Sciences programs' English Assessments

If you are applying for a Health Sciences program other than the Health Care Assistant program, check the Health Sciences English Language Proficiency page.

  • Some health programs do not accept VCC English assessments (e.g. Practical Nursing).
  • Some health programs do not accept VCC English assessments for applicants with less than 3 years of study in English (e.g. Health Care Assistant, Pharmacy Technician).

Do you require accommodation?

If you have a documented need and require accommodations such as a screen reader, scribe, extended time, or access to a quiet room, please visit Disability Services page.  Do Not book an appointment online.  

Not sure which assessment is right for you?

Book an appointment with an Academic Advisor.