Students who are unsure of their reading, writing, and mathematical abilities may have these skills assessed. Many programs at Northern Lights College utilize the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) to assess whether an applicant meets the Admission Prerequisites for a program.
The CAAT is a unique measure of an adult's current functional level in mathematics, reading and language. This battery of achievement tests has been designed specifically for the Canadian adult, regardless of his or her previous school experience.
The CAAT helps determine an individual’s present educational level and readiness for literacy instruction, general academic upgrading, core skills development and vocational selection. Where possible, students needing upgrading will be referred to the appropriate program.
Any applicant writing the CAAT must do so either during a supervised session on an NLC campus, or with an authorized invigilator at an off-campus location.
There is a cost to write the CAAT. In the event a student needs to re-write the CAAT, normally a three-month interval is required.
Application to write Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) 