VCC offers English assessments for admission and placement into VCC programs only. Review the table below to see the topics covered and the length of each assessment.
Assessment and contents length
| Assessment | Contents | Format & notes | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCC NG Accuplacer | – WritePlacer (essay) – Reading |
In-person, computer-based. Practice and prepare. | Up to 1.5 hours |
| VCC EAL (ESL) Accuplacer | – ESL WritePlacer (essay) – ESL Reading Skills – ESL Listening |
In-person, computer-based. Practice and prepare. | Total of up to 3.5 hours (EAL Accuplacer + EAL Speaking Assessment): Up to 2.5 hours (computer-based Accuplacer) – Plus up to 45 min wait |
| VCC EAL (ESL) Speaking Assessment | One-on-one speaking assessment with faculty assessor | Conducted after Accuplacer. Includes wait time. | Plus 15 min speaking assessment |
| VCC HCA (Health Care Assistant) NG Accuplacer (for first language speakers as per Registry entry requirements) |
– WritePlacer (essay) – Reading – Writing |
In-person, computer-based. Practice and prepare. | Up to 2 hours |