In the English Assessment & Placement (ELL100), trained assessors determine students' level of English language proficiency.
Take this assessment as a first step if you:
The assessment includes an individual speaking interview and a one-hour invigilated academic writing task. Dictionaries and other language aids are not permitted. The assessment is designed for all students, regardless of first language, educational or professional background, and more.
Please note: Your results indicate the course(s) / level(s) at which you have been assessed. For example, a result of COM101 means you are eligible to enrol in COM101.
This ESL chart shows the courses you need to complete in order to progress through the different levels available at Seneca.
Successful completion of ESL934 provides direct entry to COM101, Seneca's core communications course for certificate and diploma programs. ESL934 is also generally accepted to a Grade 12 equivalent for entry purposes into programs at Seneca Polytechnic.
Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
In the ELL assessment, trained assessors determine students' level of English language proficiency. The assessment includes an individual speaking interview and a one-hour invigilated academic writing task. Dictionaries and other language aids are not permitted.
Please note: English Assessments are now entirely online! Detailed instructions and an access link will be emailed to you approximately 24-48 hours prior to your scheduled assessment. On the scheduled day / time of your assessment, you will join a live session with other registrants, where you will meet a trained assessor to complete the speaking assessment. You will then be guided through the set-up, completion and submission of your writing sample. The session also includes an overview of available English speaking and writing programs.
Martina Vassallo
Part-time Program Coordinator
Martina.Vassallo@senecapolytechnic.ca
437-312-0624
For more information about this assessment, fill out the following form.