External Testing Services
Request exam supervision services specific to your needs, or arrange to complete standardized tests such as the GED, CELPIP and others. Complete testing requirements for post-secondary course work, employment training, professional accreditation or other purposes at Red Deer Polytechnic!
If you would like to inquire about writing a test at RDP, e-mail our staff at test [dot] centre [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca (test[dot]centre[at]rdpolytech[dot]ca) and we will gladly assist you. Below are some of the tests facilitated by our testing centre.
Non-RDP Post Secondary
We can proctor tests for non-RDP post-secondary institutions such as SAIT, NAIT, Athabasca University, and more! Feel free to inquire by e-mail if you would like to know if we can facilitate your test.
To request a booking, fill out and submit this form. The invigilation fee will be $78.75 (tests up to 2 hours) or $99.75 (tests over 2 hours). Please submit your booking request a minimum of 3 days in advance of your writing date.
Once we have confirmed a date and time for your test, you will be asked to contact your institution to inform them that you will be taking your test at Red Deer Polytechnic. They will send us the materials and instructions needed to run your test.
If you are approved for accommodations with your institution, you can ask them to forward any relevant information to us so that we can facilitate them at our location.
GED Testing
For information about taking the GED at Red Deer Polytechnic, visit our GED Testing page. If you are ready to book your test, you can do so on the GED website.
Alberta Insurance Council (AIC)
We offer paper-based exams at our location.
To register, first book the exam online through the AIC website. Then, submit this form to us. The invigilation fee will be $78.75 per test. NOTE: This is separate from the test fee you will pay to AIC.
CELPIP and CAEL English Proficiency Tests
Book online using the webpage for CELPIP or CAEL. All necessary information is on these webpages.
On the day of your test, make sure to bring the photo ID that you registered with.
Test Day Information
For information about our location, parking, and what to bring to your test, please review our test day information.
Contact Us
For any questions, contact us by e-mail at test [dot] centre [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca (test[dot]centre[at]rdpolytech[dot]ca) or phone at 403.342.3292.
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Testing Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.