GDT — General Development Test
The GDT, or General Development Test, is an admission exam given prior to entering a program leading to a DVS. It is a test consisting of about 100 questions on general knowledge in the areas of mechanical reasoning (logic), science, problem solving, written comprehension and language proficiency. Passing this test indicates that you possess the four competencies deemed sufficient to undertake a program leading to a DVS: to process information, to communicate in writing, to understand basic, important concepts in daily life and to solve problems. The duration of the test is 150 minutes.

SSET — Secondary School Equivalency Test
The SSET is an equivalency test at the secondary level which allows you to obtain an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS). This attestation can replace some of the admission requirements for a program leading to a DVS. In some cases, it can also facilitate access to jobs requiring a Secondary School Diploma (SSD). It consists of four 90-minute tests and one 150-minute test. There are two compulsory English tests, as well as tests in French, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Economics, and Natural Sciences. You must pass the two English and one French test plus your choice of two of the four optional subjects. You are therefore required to pass five out of seven tests in order to obtain your attestation of equivalence of Secondary Studies from the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport.