The General Development Test (GDT) is for students who wish to enroll in a vocational training program. You must be aged 16 years and older to be admitted to the GDT and 18 years old at the time of admission to the chosen vocational training program.

The GDT assesses the ability to:

  • process information
  • communicate in writing
  • solve problems
  • understand concepts

The exam consists of the following 5 parts that will be administered in the order listed below. The time allotted for the exam is three hours and the minimum pass grade is 43%.

  • Mechanical Reasoning
  • Science
  • Math
  • English Comprehension
  • English Grammar

You must call us to make an appointment:

CDC Vimont (Laval)
450 688.2933 / 1 877 688.2933

CDC Lachute (Laurentians)
450 562.3721

A $50 administrative fee will be charged to all students who wish to write a test

You must bring ALL ORIGINAL documents to the Centre to be officially registered for the test