Assessments and proficiency tests
At ºù«Ӱҵ, we offer various assessments and tests to help you succeed in your studies. You can take a skills assessment to identify your strengths and areas for improvement, a computer fundamentals test to ensure you have the necessary tech skills, and a keyboard/typing test to gauge your typing speed and accuracy. These assessments are designed to help you understand your current abilities and prepare you for your academic journey.
Skills assessments for Adult Upgrading
You can complete your upgrading skills assessments in-person in just 2-3 hours.
Important note: If your pre-requisites were completed more than five years ago, you’ll need to take a skills assessment.
Check the dates and times (here) for a campus near you. No appointment necessary, just show up!
Trades entrance assessment (TEA)
The trades entrance assessment is designed to provide an alternative entrance option for applicants who may not have met the required math and/or English requirements for a foundation program within the allowable timeframe or cannot provide official documentation proving such. You must apply for a trades foundation program and receive a response from admissions before you can register for this assessment.
Program entrance assessments
A math proficiency test can be completed in order to satisfy the math admission requirement to the following programs: Associate of Science, Business Administration programs, Computer Information Systems, Civil Engineering Technologies Diploma, Electronics Engineering Technologies Diploma, Water Engineering Technologies Diploma, Infrastructure and Computing Technologies Diploma. Mechanical Engineering Technologies Diploma
All typing tests are taken online in the comfort of your own home. An internet connection and a webcam are required.
The Testing Centre offers typing tests for members of the community who are required to provide typing results for employment purposes. We also accommodate external students taking typing tests for admission into programs at other post-secondary institutions.
ºù«Ӱҵ’s in-person English language assessment (ºù«ӰҵELA) test
This assessment is for English as a Second Language students. New students complete the assessment to determine placement in listening speaking, reading and writing. This assessment is normally held on campus prior to the start of classes.
For further information regarding English language courses contact: askoc@okanagan.bc.ca. Visit ºù«ӰҵELA test for dates and test times.
Related questions
Where do Math Proficiency Tests take place?
The answer is correct for Kelowna campus, but testing is also available at the other campuses. ºù«ӰҵELA is only available at Kelowna campus
Important note: All typing tests and OADM program entrance tests are taken online in the comfort of your own home. An internet connection and webcam are all that is required.
Where do I book my math proficiency test?
If you wish to schedule a math proficiency test and live outside of the ºù«Ӱҵ region, please contact kelownatesting@okanagan.bc.ca for instructions. You will need to write your test in-person with a qualified invigilator at an academic institution.
To view math proficiency practice tests and specific course and program requirements please refer to: Kelowna Testing Centre | ºù«Ӱҵ ºù«Ӱҵ
How can I prepare for my Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)?
We have a lot of great resources to help you prepare for your test! Check out the test preparation resources Kelowna Testing Centre | ºù«Ӱҵ ºù«Ӱҵ.
What if I need to book an exam at the Penticton, Vernon or Salmon Arm campus?
To schedule an exam at one of our other campus locations please use the contact information below:
Penticton: PentictonExams@okanagan.bc.ca
Vernon: VernonTesting@okanagan.bc.ca
Salmon Arm: SalmonArmExams@okanagan.bc.ca
Once you have completed your testing, please check your email for updates about results. If you have additional questions, please contact Askºù«Ӱҵ or Kelowna Testing Centre | ºù«Ӱҵ ºù«Ӱҵ