How to Book an Assessment

Admission

This is your step-by-step guide to booking an assessment at VCC. Assessments are for VCC programs only.

English & Math

  • ​Check the ​​English or math assessment pages to see which test applies to your program
  • ​These assessments are for VCC admission and placement only

​Most assessments take place at VCC’s Broadway campus in a computer lab with standard equipment, time limits, and other students present.

​If you have a documented need and require accommodations (such as a screen reader, scribe, extended time, or access to a quiet room):

​Take time to get ready for your assessment. Sample questions, practice tests, and study resources are available for:

​​Before booking, make sure you have:

  • ​Your VCC ID number (these assessments are for VCC programs only)
  • ​The name of your program or course
  • ​The name of the assessment you need
  • ​A credit card (debit not accepted)
  • ​An understanding that completing an assessment does not guarantee admission

​Book your assessment online:

​​ Assessment fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.​

Know what to expect

  • Location: All assessments take place in person at the VCC Broadway campus
  • ​ID: Bring one piece of government-issued photo ID (passport, driver’s license, or BC Services Card)
  • ​Timing: Arrive on time — late arrivals will not be admitted, and fees will not be refunded or transferred
  • ​Results: Your results will be sent to you by email as soon as possible

​Please note:

  • ​It is your responsibility to confirm and book the correct assessment for your program
  • ​The assessment schedule may change without notice
  • Your fee payment cannot be refunded or transferred

​You can reschedule your assessment to another day if you email [email protected] at least 48 hours before your booked time. If you contact us less than 48 hours before your assessment, you will need to book and pay for your assessment again.

To reschedule your assessment, email [email protected] 

Keyboarding

The keyboarding assessment is for VCC programs only.
Total cost: $41

– $20 + GST for the Typist voucher
– $20 proctoring fee

Steps to book an in-person keyboarding assessment

  • Go to the Typist site and purchase a voucher ($20 + GST)
  • Watch this video to see the process

Make sure you have:

  • Typist voucher number
  • Your VCC ID number
  • The name of your program you are taking the assessment for
  • Go to the VCC RegisterBlast site
  • Read and follow the instructions carefully (additional $20 to proctor the keyboarding)
  • Choose the Typist Keyboarding assessment
  • Choose a date and time
  • Go to VCC’s Broadway campus on your assessment day
  • Identification: You need to show one piece of government-issued photo identification to enter the assessment room (e.g. a valid passport, driver’s license, BC Services Card)
  • Arrive on time! If you are late, you will not be able to enter the assessment room. Your fee payment cannot be refunded or transferred

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. Learn about VCC’s commitment to decolonization and Indigenization.