Academic Upgrading Placement Testing
Once you have applied to the program, your transcripts will be reviewed by the academic upgrading team to determine the appropriate level of upgrading courses.
Placement tests are required to determine the proper level of placement in academic upgrading courses for math and physics. Placement tests in other subject areas are also available if you are not meeting prerequisites through high school transcripts. Contact upgrading@sait.ca for more details.
View the table below for courses that require placement testing. Please download and review the appropriate study guide and formula sheet prior to taking the placement test for your desired course.
*Students who have passed SAIT’s upgrading Math or Physics courses are not required to take placement testing.
| Course | Educational equivalent | Practice questions | Formula sheet | Attempt one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-100 | Math 9 | MATH-100 | N/A | Take the test |
| MATH-180 | Math 10C | MATH-180 | Formula sheet | Take the test |
| MATH-181 | Math 20-1 | MATH-181 | Formula sheet | Take the test |
| MATH-172 | Applied Math 30 | MATH-172 | Formula sheet | Take the test |
| MATH-162 | Math 30-2 | MATH-162 | Formula sheet | Take the test |
| MATH-182 | Math 30-1 | MATH-182 | Formula sheet | Take the test |
| PHYS-181 | Physics 20 | PHYS-181 | Formula sheet | Take the test |
| PHYS-182 | Physics 30 | PHYS-182 | Formula sheet | Take the test |
| BIOL-182 | Biology 30 | BIOL-182 | N/A | Take the test |
| CHEM-181 | Chemistry 20 | CHEM-181 | Data booklet | Take the test |
| CHEM-182 | Chemistry 30 | CHEM-182 | Data booklet | Take the test |
| COMN-180 | ELA 10-1 | COMN-180 | N/A | Take the test |
| COMM-181/182 | ELA 20-1/30-1 | COMN-181/182 | N/A | Take the test |
An individualized program plan will be created. A program plan maps out the courses that need to be taken each semester and will be created for students based on their transcript and/or test results.