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Description

In order to begin studying in the Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication, all new students are required to take the Entrance Placement Test (EPT). Test results are used to evaluate the student’s current level of proficiency in our program structure. Students can take the test only once per session and the results are valid for one year only.

 

Topics Covered

The test takes about one (1) hour to complete and has sections that test your listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Learning Outcomes

You will be able to retrieve your placement test results through your Athena account within 10 days of completing your test.

To retrieve your results:

  1. Log in to your Athena Student account
  2. On the left-hand menu, click on “my Registration History”
  3. Click on “Completed”
  4. Click on “print” for the “English Placement Test”
  5. In the drop-down menu, select “Statement of grade”

On the first day of classes, the course lecturer confirms the student’s placement and may recommend a transfer to another level in certain cases. In each case, the final decision for a transfer is made by the course lecturer and the administration.

You will receive information relating to course registration when you purchase the placement test and can complete your registration once you access your results.

Notes

Please note that course registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Taking the placement test does not guarantee a space in a course.

Please note that all fees are non-refundable. Before submitting your registration, please double check the date you have chosen as test dates are fixed and final. If you cannot attend the date you registered for, you must register for a new test date and make another payment.

Testimonials

“I wanted to continue my studies in public relations and communications, and I wanted to do it in English at McGill. I enrolled in the part-time English program because I really wanted to be fluent; I needed to strengthen my grammar, and make sure that I was prepared to begin my masters.
I got what I wanted from the course, and much more. I really felt more confident with my English, and confident in general that I could start without second-guessing myself. I completely recommend the course - I actually have friends who took the class!”
 

- Dieynaba Cisse
Certificate of Proficiency - English for Professional Communication

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Section(s) offered
Section Title
English Entrance Placement Test (EPT)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Placement Test
Dates
May 15, 2025 to Aug 29, 2025
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $45.68
Drop Request Deadline
May 08, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
May 08, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
No withdrawal request allowed after enrollment
Section Notes

This placement test is offered remotely. Instructions on how to complete the placement test online will be sent by email within 5 business days.

Please complete the test as early as possible to increase your chances of there being space in the courses in which you’re placed.

Please note that test results are valid for one (1) year and students can only write the placement test once per session. Because of limited enrollment, the placement test does not guarantee you a space in the course of your choice.

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