External Exams (Testing Centre)
The Confederation College Testing Centre provides proctoring and invigilation services for individuals in Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario. These individuals can be enrolled in a variety of programs and courses with other colleges, universities, institutions and organizations, outside of Confederation College. In order to request to write in the Testing Centre, please call 807-475-6476 or email [email protected]
We offer invigilation services for students needing to write midterms, final exams, and entrance exams for another college, university or institution. Please note the following:
- External testing is offered Monday through Thursday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM based on availability;
- Priority is given to Confederation College students;
- We do not collect payment on behalf of another institution;
- Candidates that require Special Accommodations can contact our Student Accessibility Services department at 475-6560.
- We cannot accommodate exams that require extensive verbal instructions to be read as this is distracting to other test-takers; and
- All students are required to pay our fees, in addition to any fees their own institution may charge. Our fees are as follows:
Fees
Tests provided by other colleges, universities and organizations | $100.00 |
Entrance/admission testing to other colleges and universities | $100.00 |
Courier fees | $15.00 per shipment |
| Parking Fee | $6.00 per day |
The exam writer is responsible for paying the fees listed above. Fees are paid at the HUB located on the main floor of the Shuniah Building, prior to writing an exam.
When required, parking passes can be purchased for $6.00 at the parking kiosks, located at the entry points of Balmoral Street entrance and also the Golf Links Road entrance. Parking passes allow candidates to park in any 'Green Lot' for the day.
How to Book
Please call 807-475-6476 or email [email protected]
- Contact your institution and have them send your exam to the Confederation College Testing Centre. Make sure that there is enough time for your exam to be sent before your scheduled exam date. This step is the exam writer’s responsibility; the Testing Centre is not authorized to request exams on behalf of exam writers.
- Exam fees will be collected at the HUB, before writing your exam. You will be required show us your receipt before writing your exam. Photo ID is required.
Group Bookings
We provide invigilation services for institutions looking to book group examinations, industry or certification exams. This service is available only when space and staff allows. Please call the office directly at 807-475-6476 or email testingcentre@confederationcollege.ca Please note the following:
- External testing is only offered Monday to Thursday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM based on availability;
- Payment must be discussed prior to booking.
- We will not administer exams that require verbal instructions to candidates as this will be distracting to other test-takers. If an exam requires verbal instructions a private room must be booked. Room fees are at a flat rate of $250.00, in addition to our examination fee. If an exam comes to us with verbal instructions and we were not notified of verbal instructions at the time of booking, the $250.00 fee will be applied.
- We reserve the right to ask for exam instructions before agreeing to invigilate any exams.
- We require a minimum of two business days’ notice for exam cancellations. All applicable fees will be charged for less than two days’ notice of cancellation, as well as for candidates who fail to show up for their exam.
- Candidates are monitored closely, but we do not monitor each candidate’s individual computer screen the entire session.