Holland College offers language testing for individuals interested in applying to a Holland College program.
Our in-person and paper-based test is comprised of the following sections:
You can take the English proficiency test every three months, and results are valid for one year from your date of successful completion (as of September 1st, 2025).
COST:$60 payable with cash, debit, or credit on the day of your appointment. (As of October 1st, 2025)
Please note: As of January 1, 2026, a fee of $20 will apply if you need to retest a portion of the proficiency test. If a retest of all four sections is required, the cost will be $60.
ID: You will need to bring a government-issued photo ID with you when you come to do the test.
DISCLAIMER: Holland College uses this test as a placement test. It is not an official English proficiency test. The results are not recognized by other post-secondary institutions.
For information about testing dates, or to book a test, contact:
Adrienne Montgomery
Email Adrienne
Phone: 902-566-9565
Room 211, Adult Education
Montgomery Hall
305 Kent Street
Charlottetown, PE
Follow these links to practice the four components of the test.
Note: The following links are to third-party websites, not affiliated with Holland College. They are intended to provide a practice environment to prepare for the test.
Integrated Skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening: