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The English Exit Exam (or Ministerial Examination of College English Language of Instruction and Literature), issued by the Quebec Ministry of Education, is a compulsory exam which all students in English Cegeps must pass in order to obtain their DEC. In the 2013-2014 academic year, the exam will be offered on the following dates:

• May 15th, 2013
• August 7th, 2013
• December 18th, 2013
• May 14th, 2014
• August 13th, 2014
• December 17th, 2014

General Information

• Students taking the exam have four hours in which to read the three texts provided and write a formal essay of 750 words about one of them.
• Anyone who has completed the three numbered courses (101, 102, 103) or is currently taking the last of the three is eligible to sit for the exit examination.
• Students can register online by logging by following the instructions when they are sent to them via Omnivox.
• For detailed information about the exam itself, including marking criteria and a list of resource materials, visit the official site of the Quebec Ministry of Education.
• If you would like to request a copy of your exam, along with its assessment, please fill out this form.

To prepare for the English Exit Exam

• Make an appointment with a staff member to receive information, or to arrange a simulated exam session with feedback about your essay. Click here to book an appointment.
• Come to the English Exit Exam preparation workshops offered by the Learning Centre on the following days:
  
  

  "Preparing for the English Exit Exam" Workshops

  Wednesday, April 17th, 12pm-1pm, A312
  Wednesday, April 24th, 12pm-1pm, A312
  Thursday, April 25th, 5pm-6pm - A-329
  Friday April 26th, 2:30pm-3:30pm, A306
  Wednesday, May 1st, 12pm-1pm, A302
  Wednesday, May 8th, 12pm-1pm, A312
  
  

  "Practicing for the English Exit Exam" Workshops

  Wednesday, May 1st, 5pm-6pm, A312
  Monday, May 6th, 5pm-6pm
• If, because of the demands of your program, you cannot attend the workshops, we will organize a special workshop for you.