ELENHEC

This test assesses your ability to communicate and interact in Spanish in academic and professional settings. It measures reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing and speaking skills.

The test consists of:

• A two-part writing component:
  1. IN PERSON (2 hours).You will find the exact room on HEC en ligne 48 hours before the test.
     •  a multiple choice section with 80 questions.
     •  a writing activity on a given topic. Criteria evaluated: text structure, the richness and variety of vocabulary used, and message/idea clarity. 
  2.     ONLINE (30 minutes)
     • an oral comprehension test in the Tests & Quiz section of Zone Cours. To be taken the same day, immediately after the in-person writing component.
• A 10-minute oral interview on a topic relating to the business world or business ethics. Interviews will be conducted by Teams (one week before the test, the test coordinator will contact you to set up an appointment).

Important note: The writing component of the test must be completed before the oral interview. 

SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION

To find the test schedule:

1. Go to HEC en ligne. Click on “Manage Classes”.
2. Click on “Class Search and Enroll”.
3. Choose the desired term.
4. Enter “ELENHEC” in the search box.
5. Click on the test session you found.
• The “Enrollment Information” tab shows you the test registration deadlines.

To register:

1. Click on the arrow to the right of the test you found.
• This indicates the test is open.
• If the arrow is missing, you can’t add the test to your shopping cart or register for it.
2. Follow the steps displayed on the screen.
• Note that if your enrollment period isn’t open, but your shopping cart is available, the test will be directly added to your cart. You will still need to complete the registration procedure for the test.
3. Make sure the confirmation message is displayed on the screen.

PREPARATION

Do a self-assessment to evaluate your knowledge of Spanish and increase your chances of passing.

RESULTS

Partial results will not be provided. The test is not complete until the oral portion has taken place.

Your results will be published at HEC en ligne > Test results, three weeks after the test date.

The passing grade for the ELENHEC test is a B- (intermediate-advanced level) to graduate from the BBA with the trilingual stream (for those admitted before fall 2025).

If you fail the test, you must take the course equivalent for the required level and receive a passing grade.

EXEMPTION

Register for the Español de los negocios - Intermedio-Avanzado course. If you pass the course, you will meet the language requirements and be exempt from taking the ELENHEC test.

REGISTER FOR THE TEST

•  Questions?

Go to the Exit Tests Section