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.
Placement Assessments in English and/or math help us place you in the right courses for your first semester and are taken after you have accepted your offer of admission to George Brown Polytechnic.
This will determine whether you are ready to take college-level credit courses in English and/or math in the first semester or need to take a foundation-level course to build your skills first.
If you have already taken an Admission Assessment as part of your George Brown Polytechnic application process, you do not need to take a Placement Assessment. Your Admission Assessment results will be used for placement.
Placement Assessments — Quick Facts
- Who: incoming new first-semester students
- What: assessment in English and/or math (some programs may include science)
- Where: St. James Campus, 200 King St. E., in downtown Toronto
- When: book immediately after accepting your offer
- How much? There is no fee for this assessment test
How to book: STU-VIEW or by phone (more details below
When and Where Do I Take My Placement Test?
Book your placement assessment right after you accept your program offer. It is recommended that you complete your placement assessment before course registration begins, as the assessment determines the English and/or math courses you will take in the first semester.
Book early to avoid delays in getting your class schedule.
Placement testing location
Most applicants will write their test in person at the St James Campus, located at 200 King Street E., in downtown Toronto, unless you have been given alternative instructions.
If you are outside the Greater Toronto Area, please call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 to book an appointment or email assessmentcentre@georgebrown.ca.
Placement Testing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Before you Book Your Placement Test
I need to take a Placement Assessment if I already did an Admissions Assessment?
No. Your Admission Assessment results will be used to place you in the appropriate English and/or math course.
Check your placement in STU-VIEW after registration has opened.
Can I be exempted from English and/or math courses?
Visit the course exemption section of George Brown’s Transfer Guide for more information.
What happens if I don’t take my Placement Assessment?
You will be required to take the foundation-level course and charged an additional fee when you register for the college-level course.
If you do not complete the English and math courses required by your program, you will not be able to graduate.
Booking
How do I book my assessment?
Booking Online: Domestic students can book an appointment on STU-VIEW. A 9-digit GBP student ID number and password are required to log in to your STU-VIEW account. If you do not have a GBP student ID number, you can call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000.
Booking by Phone: Call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000. Have your 9-digit GBP 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 assessment test cost?
There is no fee for placement tests.
How do I take my assessment if I live far from George Brown Polytechnic?
If you live outside of the Greater Toronto Area, you can email assessmentcentre@georgebrown.ca.
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.
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 know my results?
After completing your placement assessment, you will be informed if you have been placed at the college or foundation level for your English and/or math courses. To discuss your results, please contact the Assessment Centre Advisor.
After Your Placement Test
What is a foundation course?
Foundation-level courses are non-credit courses for students whose placement assessment results indicate they need further skill development before they are ready to take college-level credit English and/or math courses.
The foundation courses give students the opportunity to strengthen their skills so that they can be successful in college-level English and/or math courses that are required for graduation.
Foundation-level courses are pre-requisites for the first semester college-level English and/or math course(s) and are not optional once the student has been placed in the course(s).
What happens if I am placed in a foundation-level course?
If you have placed in foundation-level English or math courses:
You will be given an opportunity to set up an online appointment with the Assessment Advisor. The Advisor will tell you about your placement, your next steps related to registration, and the English and math learning supports available to you.
The course will be available for registration through STU VIEW.
Upon successful completion of your foundation-level course(s), you will be able to take college-level English and /or mathematics course(s).
Depending upon your individual circumstances, you may be charged a fee for the additional course(s) when you register for your college-level course, usually in semester two.
Your placement into a foundation-level course does not affect your start in the program, and you will still take your core courses scheduled for the semester.