ESL Assessment
An ESL Placement Test may be required for students applying to PGASE - English Language Studies (ESL) at Sheridan.
The ESL test consists of 3 components: Listening, Reading Comprehension and Cloze test, and Writing:
Test component |
Test details |
Time limit |
Listening comprehension |
This computer based placement test measures the student’s ability to understand spoken English. The test is composed of two parts. In Part One, the student will hear 3 dialogues and Part Two consists of 2 longer listening passages. Each passage is followed by questions and a choice of numbers. The student will use a paper Answer sheet to indicate their answer. |
30 minutes |
Reading comprehension and Cloze test |
This paper based test will measure the student’s proficiency in understanding written English. It is composed of three reading passages, each followed by questions. The cloze test is a text with blanks to fill in. The student will choose their answer from the list of words. |
50 minutes |
Writing essay |
This is a paper based writing assessment and the student will be able to choose one of two topics to write about. |
30 minutes |
Scheduling an appointment:
- You can register for the assessment by logging in here: http://sheridanc.mywconline.com/
- If this is your first time using Sheridan's online booking system, you will need to register here: https://sheridanc.mywconline.com/register.php
What to bring:
- In order to take the ESL test, the student needs a letter or an email from the Admissions department or the International Centre.
- Test fee - $30 paid by debit at the time of the test (except for the international students who have paid their tuition fees)
- Government issued photo ID
- Pens, pencils, eraser
Obtaining your results:
Students are usually contacted by the Admissions department with their results. If the student not been contacted within 2 weeks, they may email: eslprogram@sheridancollege.ca