One week before the test, the CFLA will send the exit test procedure to students registered for the test.
Everyone enrolled in the BBA or BMgt programs must pass the HECTOPE test to graduate. Read the Exemption section below for information about an equivalency.
HECTOPE is a language test that assesses English language communication skills in academic and professional settings. It measures reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing and speaking skills.
The written component lasts 2 hours and takes place in HEC Montréal classrooms. It evaluates:
The oral component lasts 30 minutes and takes place in the Test & Quiz section of ZoneCours immediately after the written component. It evaluates :
Students must complete both components to pass the HECTOPE test.
To find the test schedule:
To register:
Important note: You must go to HEC en ligne at least 7 days before the test date to register or cancel your registration for a test.
Use these tools to help prepare for the test.
Your results will be published at HEC en ligne > Test results, three to five weeks after the test date. The passing grade for the HECTOPE test is a C (intermediate-advanced level) for a BBA in the French stream and for a BMgt, and a B- (intermediate-advanced level) to receive a bilingual or trilingual mention. If you fail the test, you must take the course equivalent for the required level and receive a passing grade.
Business English course passed | Course grade | Recognized equivalency for the HECTOPE test | Corresponding skill level |
---|---|---|---|
LANG 91516Awas:36-106-18A
|
D to A+ |
A+ |
Expert |
LANG 91515Awas:36-105-99A
|
B- to A+ D to C+ |
A A- |
Advanced |
LANG 91514Awas:36-104-99A
|
A- to A+ B- to B+ D to C+ |
B+ B B- |
Intermediate-advanced (required for bilingual or trilingual mention and international exchanges) |
LANG 91513Awas:36-103-99A
|
B to A+ D to B- |
C+ C |
Intermediate (required for the BBA – French stream, and for BMgt) |
N/A | Elementary |
To be exempted from the HECTOPE test and meet the language requirements for your program, you must have taken and passed one of the following courses: