Columbia International College is an officially certified external testing centre for a number of English proficiency tests.
Columbia students wishing to write an English proficiency test can do so without having to leave campus. Test sessions occur throughout the year with each session accommodating 50-100 students. Pre-registration is required.
IELTS TEST DATES
February 2015
| Test Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|
| Saturday, February 7, 2015 | Thursday, January 29, 2015 |
| Saturday, February 14, 2015 | Thursday, February 5, 2015 |
| Saturday, February 28, 2015 | Thursday, February 19, 2015 |
March 2015
| Test Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|
| Saturday, March 21, 2015 | Thursday, March 12, 2015 |
| Saturday, March 28, 2015 | Thursday, March 19, 2015 |
April to December IELTS test dates, along with detailed information about test preparation, test formats and frequently asked questions can be found here.
Alternative university tests
Ontario universities also offer their own proficiency tests that act as a substitute for the TOEFL and IELTS tests. Students can register to write the following tests if they are interested in applying to one of their undergraduate programs.
| Test | University | Registration Deadline |
Test Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPE Certificate of Proficiency in English |
University of Toronto | To be announced *Registration packages can be picked up in UPO* |
February, March, April |
| ITELP International Test of English Language Proficiency |
Brock University | February 25, 2015 | March, 7, 2015 |
| YELT York English Language Test |
York University | March 13, 2015 | March 28, 2015 |
Please visit room 106 to register for all tests or contact Ms. Billeci –ca058.administrator@cic-totalcare.com – for more information.