HOAE Testing Information

HOAE Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for applying to a Health Science program at Georgian College for Fall 2010. Admission testing for Health Science programs is mandatory. Testing will cover academic aptitude, spelling, reading comprehension, science and vocational aptitude. Test results are used for selection and will only be released online to applicants as of March 31, 2010 (see Web Information System Instructions included in your acknowledgement letter). Selection is based both on academic grades and results from the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination (HOAE).

If you are testing for more than one Health Science program at Georgian, you only need to test once however you will need to pay an administration fee for each additional program. We will accept HOAE test results from other colleges however it is your responsibility to ensure your test scores reach Georgian College by February 27, 2010.

Make sure you read each step carefully before making your online reservation, as you might not need to proceed.

1. Do you meet the admission requirements for your chosen programs?

First, check all the requirements by going to program pages with links provided below, and if you are still not sure, contact Program area:

If you meet all the requirements or are sure you will meet them before the program starts, go to step 5.

2. Are you an applicant with a disability?

If you have an identified disability and wish to arrange accommodations for the HOAE test you do not need to reserve your seat online. Testing accommodations may be arranged with appropriate documentation. Call (705)325-2740 ext. 3113 for more information and to arrange an appointment to test.

Please be aware that the type of accommodations will be based on the recommendation of the Disability Specialist and approval of the Program Coordinator.

3. Are you an international student?

If you are an international student and have not yet applied, please email international@georgianc.on.ca and request an International Student Application Form. If you have applied and have received a conditional offer letter based on passing the HOAE test, go to step 5 to book your testing date.

4. Do you require off-site testing?

Must be more than 3 hours from one of the Barrie, Orillia, or Owen Sound campuses

We strongly recommend that you complete your HOAE test at Georgian College or another college that is conducting the test. If you are unable to do so and are more than 3 hours from a Georgian College campus, you can request off site testing. It is your responsibility to arrange for an alternate test location (community colleges and universities are the only alternate locations that are accepted) and a qualified invigilator (must be a faculty person or authorized testing staff at a college or university). You are also responsible for any fees charged by the alternate test location. Georgian College does not assume any responsibility for problems encountered at the alternate location

If you wish to apply for off-site testing complete the following steps:

  1. Go to step 5 and book your HOAE test for one of Georgian's test sessions.
  2. Pay for your test.
  3. Download and complete this Word document about off-site testing (pdf).
  4. Fax the application to the contact on the application at least 10 days before the date reserved at Georgian College.
  5. If you application is approved, your Georgian reservation will be cancelled and your test will be forwarded to the alternate location.

5. Complete the on-line test reservation.

NOTE: Some users with free web email accounts (e.g. Hotmail) or accounts with high security settings have experienced difficulties in receiving the email confirmation from the registration process. If you do use an account like this, check your "Junk Mail", "Bulk", or "Deleted" folder for the email confirmation as it may have been transferred to that folder. You may wish to use or set-up a different email account with another provider to avoid this potential problem.

Testing is booked on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee a space for testing, you must book and pay for your test immediately. Book your test here Online test reservation page

You will be required to provide the following information at the time you book your test

  • program name(s)
  • OCAS application number
  • Georgian Student ID number
  • your phone number and email address
  • Credit card number, cardholder name, card expiry date

You will need to pay for your test at the time of booking. Have your credit card available.