George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Non-full-time students interested in taking English courses through Continuing Education at George Brown Polytechnic are required to complete the General English Assessment (GEA) to ensure that they register for the course appropriate to their skill level.
A GEA is required if you want to register for any of the following courses and have not completed the required prerequisites:
- College-level English COMM 2017 (online)
- Introduction to College Communication COMM 1161 (on campus) / COMM 1162 (online)
GEA — Quick Facts
- Who: Continuing Education English students
- What: Assessment in English
- Where: St. James Campus, 200 King St. E., in downtown Toronto
- How much? $65
- How to book: Email assessmentcentre@georgebrown.ca for available dates and times (include your student ID and course code).
When and Where do I Take my Assessment?
Take the assessment before registering for a course. Your results determine which course you can take, and dropping a course later may result in withdrawal fees
Visit coned.georgebrown.ca for course start dates.
Testing location
Testing takes place in person at St James Campus, located at 200 King Street E., room 275, in downtown Toronto.
General English Assessment – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Booking
How do I book my assessment?
Booking Online: For available dates and times, email assessmentcentre@georgebrown.ca and include your student ID number and the course code (i.e. COMM2017, COMM1161, COMM1162).
Booking by Phone: Call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000. Have your 9-digit George Brown student ID number ready.
If you require accommodations for your assessment test, please register with George Brown Polytechnic’s Accessible Learning Services. For more information, visit the Testing Accommodations for Applicants and New Students page to get started.
How much does the General English Assessment cost?
The GEA fee is $65.00
What to Expect on the Day of Your Test
What do I need to bring to my assessment?
Bring one piece of valid, government-issued photo ID to confirm your identity (original documents only), and a pen or pencil.
Acceptable forms of photo ID include the following:
- Driver's license
- Passport
- Permanent Resident card
- Canadian citizenship card
- Canadian identity card
- Certificate of Indian Status card
- George Brown Polytechnic student ID card
Before your test, review the Academic Integrity and Assessment Centre Guidelines, so you know what to expect on the day of your test.
What does the GEA assessment consist of?
The GEA consists of an essay and the ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension Test.
How can I prepare for my assessment?
Visit our Preparation Page to access our general preparation checklist and other resources.
Visit our Academic Integrity Policy
How will I get my results?
After completing your placement assessment, you will be contacted by an Assessment Advisor through email, who will go over your results, explain what courses are available to you based on those results, and give you a letter indicating which course you are eligible to take.