Student Testing Services

Testing Services is an exam-writing facility located in the NOVA Chemicals Learning Common (NCLC) on Red Deer Polytechnic's Main Campus. With access to unique exam-writing workspaces and technology, we offer an array of exam administration and invigilation services to current and prospective Red Deer Polytechnic students. Also provides external testing services to both individuals and groups in the broader community.

Services include :

Prospective Students (Entrance/ Placement Test)

• College Board Placement (ACCUPLACER) Testing

  NOTE: Academic Upgrading  -  If you are looking to enroll in at least one Academic Upgrading course at Red Deer Polytechnic, you must first connect with an Academic Advisor.

•  Entrance Testing - Online Typing Assessment 

Medical Laboratory Assistant - You must receive notification from the office of the Registrar confirming that you are eligible to complete this assessment.

Current Students

• Accommodated Examinations

• Typist Online Typing Assessment

Pharmacy Technician Programs - You must receive notification from the School of community, Wellness and Health confirming that you are eligible to complete this assessment.

External Testing

• GED testing 

• English Proficiency: CELPIP testing & CAEL testing

• Individual and group testing - test [dot] centre [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca (Contact us) for details on group testing

Additional Main Desk Services

In addition to writing your supervised exams, you may also visit the Testing Services Main Desk to sign out laptops, access basic technology troubleshooting, and more.