Assessment Centre

If you are looking to book an admission test, such as an English Proficiency Assessment or a Mature Student/Equivalency Test (math, English or science), please double check your program availability on the program's page to ensure your program is still accepting applications.

English Proficiency Assessment

Some applicants are required to successfully complete an English language proficiency assessment to determine their eligibility to meet Sheridan’s admission requirements.

• Learn more about the English Proficiency Assessment

Mature Student/Equivalency Test (math, English or science)

If you don't meet the admission requirements for your specific programs, the Admissions Office may ask you to complete a mature student or equivalency test for math, English or science.

• Learn more about Mature Student/Equivalency Testing

Booking a test

To book your test, please select one of the following campuses:

• Davis Campus (Brampton)
• Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga)
• Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville)

Information sessions

You are welcome to attend an information session before you write a Mature Student English Test (MSET) or an English Proficiency Assessment (EPA). The information sessions are offered virtually (any campus) and in-person at the Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville).

To book an information session, please email Olga Bukovynskyy at olga.gurina@sheridancollege.ca

View assessment results

English Proficiency Assessment or Mature Student/Equivalency Test

Your results will be available on your Sheridan Application Portal in approximately five business days. You can view your results when you log into your portal, beside your application status.

• Explanation of assessment scores

Upgrading Assessment

For upgrading testing or results, please email Sheridan Academic Upgrading at academicupgrading@sheridancollege.ca

Upon request, Sheridan College Assessment Centre can act as a proctor for other postsecondary institutions or professional accreditation associations.

Information for institutions

• For external students writing assessments at Sheridan Assessment Centres, please send any electronic test materials to hmcac@sheridancollege.ca
• External exam proctoring is subject to a fee of $100 per exam.

Information for students

If you are a student from another school and would like to take your exam closer to home, you can book an exam at one of our Assessment Centres. We offer external proctoring services for paper based and online exams.

• The fee for each external exam is $100 and is required at the time of booking.
• You may book using our websites:
  • Davis Campus (Brampton)
  • Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga)
  • Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville)

External proctoring appointments may not be available during Sheridan’s peak academic activity periods.

• Visitor parking information and campus maps

The Assessment Centre provides in-person appointments for Sheridan students with approved academic accommodations through the Accessible Learning Office.

If you are a Sheridan applicant and need to complete an admissions test, please register with Accessible Learning before booking your test.

• Learn more about Accessible Learning and how to register

How to book an accommodated exam

1. Reserve your seat

Book your exam at least seven days in advance—walk-ins are not accepted. You can book at the location most convenient for you, depending on availability and approval from your instructor:

• Davis Campus Assessment Centre
• Hazel McCallion Campus Assessment Centre
• Trafalgar Campus Assessment Centre

2. Receive and forward the confirmation email

After booking, you’ll get an automated confirmation email with your exam details. Forward this email to your instructor.

3. Instructor's verification

Your instructor will verify the booking details and use the link in the email to complete the Exam Instructions Jotform. The exam will then be sent to the appropriate Assessment Centre. For detailed information on how to submit a test for a student, please refer to the instructions For Faculty on Sheridan Central.

Sheridan is a Ministry-approved Apprenticeship Exemption Test (AET) centre, authorized through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development (MLITSD), for both apprentices and non-apprentices.

The AET provides a chance for students who are learning a skilled trade to bypass in-class studies.

• Learn more about the Apprenticeship Exemption Test

• Assessment Centre – Academic Integrity Breach Protocol
• Assessment Centre – Washroom and Short Break Guidelines
• Use of Service Animals Guidelines

• Payment is required at the time of booking for make-up tests, apprenticeship exemption tests and external exams.
• Sheridan applicants can pay for admission tests on the test day using a Canadian debit card.
• If an applicant is invited to complete multiple admission tests, only one test fee will be charged.

Valid photo identification

Valid photo ID must be presented to the Assessment Centre staff before testing begins. Acceptable forms of valid photo ID include your Sheridan onecard, a current driver’s licence, Ontario photo card, or passport.

Devices approved by Accessible Learning

You may bring devices approved by your Accessible Learning Advisor, e.g. noise cancelling headphones.

Water bottle

A water bottle with clear water is allowed during your exam.

For Apprenticeship Exemption Tests: Proof of prerequisites/documentation

If you're writing an Apprenticeship Exemption Test (AET), you'll be required to bring additional documentation to your exam. View AET requirements.

What is NOT permitted?

• Calculators and dictionaries
  Calculators and dictionaries are NOT permitted (unless approved as an accommodation by Accessible Learning). If the use of these materials has been approved, the Assessment Centre will provide them to you.
• Personal belongings
  Cell phones, smart watches, wireless headsets, bluetooth enabled devices, electronic devices, notes, and other personal belongings are not allowed during the test. These items will need to be stored in the designated areas provided by the Assessment Centre staff. Make sure your cell phone is turned off.
• Family members
  To maintain a quiet environment, family members are not permitted to stay in the Assessment Centre during your exam.

Payment information

You will be able to make a payment online at the time of booking for make up tests, English Proficiency Assessments, Mature Student/Equivalency Tests and external tests.

Sheridan applicants who have been invited to complete more than one admissions test will only be required to pay one test fee (the test with the higher fee).