GMAT Testing Locations
We have found 7 GMAT test centres in Ontario, located in Kitchener, Ottawa, and Toronto. For specific test dates of 2019, please refer to the end of this page.
#1. Pearson Professional Centres-Ottawa (East) ON
1420 Blair Place
Suite 850
Ottawa, Ontario K1J 9L8
Canada
Phone: 613-741-9534
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Coming into the Hull sector of Gatineau (Quebec), either using Hwy 50 from Montreal or AutoRoute de Gatineau (Hwy 5), cross the Ottawa River using the MacDonald-Cartier Bridge. It will become Hwy. 99. Off the bridge, turn left onto St. Patrick St. Follow St. Patrick and cross the Rideau River; immediately turn right onto Vanier Parkway (Hwy 19); turn left onto Montreal Rd. Follow Montreal Rd. then turn right onto Blair Rd. Turn left on Ogilvie Rd., drive past the Canadian Tire & turn right again onto Blair Place. Take the second left and turn right before the second building on the right and find a parking spot.
FROM THE SOUTH
Driving north on the TransCanada Hwy (1/417) turn right onto Ogilvie Rd. Drive on Ogilvie, past the Canadian Tire & turn right onto Blair Place. Take the second left and turn right before the second building on the right and find a parking spot.
FROM THE EAST
Enter Gloucester (Ottawa) via Orleans on Hwy 17, which becomes Hwy 174/Queensway.
Follow Queensway past Trillium Park; exit right onto Blair Rd. Take first right off the exit and follow the winding road past the second building on the left; find a parking spot.
FROM THE WEST
Driving east on Trans-Canada 1(Hwy. 417); follow until it becomes Queensway as you enter Kanata. Follow Queensway through Ottawa; just past downtown; just past Gloucester Centre shopping complex, look for and exit right off the Queensway onto Blair Rd. Take first right off the exit and follow the winding road past the second building on the left; find a parking spot.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Exit the surface parking lot and walk north towards our building. Our building is directly across the street from the outdoor surface parking lot. Enter the main doors and enter the Lobby. Take elevator to the 8th floor. Exit elevator and turn left for Pearson Professional Center.
PARKING
Outdoor Surface Parking Directions: Drive to the front of the building and turn right into the outdoor parking. Please notice signs for large cars only. Small to medium cars may park on the left side of the parking lot.
IMPARK Underground Parking: Underground parking has two entries located on the East and West side of the building that can be accessed till 6pm only. We recommend you parking at surface.
Pay Meter: The Pay Station is located in the Lobby. You must have your vehicle license plate number to pay for parking. From P1 and P2 you will have easier access to the Lobby to pay for parking. From P1 enter the Lobby door B-G. From P2 continue down a few steps and enter the door B-B, follow the hallway to the elevator. Take the elevator to the Lobby.
You may also download the HangTag.io app available on Google Play and the App Store that allows you to pay for parking right from your smartphone in a few easy steps prior to arrival.
*Please Note* If you have a disability or trouble with stairs please be advised to park on either P1 or P2.
Pay Meter Rates: Each half hour $2.00. Daily Maximum $12.00.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
http://www.octranspo.com
#2. Pearson Professional Centres-Ottawa ON
11 Holland Ave
Suite 512
Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4S1
Canada
Phone: 613-695-9600
Test Center Information
On the 417 (East or West), take exit 122 onto Parkdale heading North, take left on Wellington and then right on Holland. The building will be on your right.
From Hull, QC: Head south on Laurier to rue Hotel de Ville. Turn left at Chaudieres Bridge. Continue onto Booth St., turn right at Albert St., then turn left onto Holland.(This takes approximately 9 minutes).
From Gatineau, QC: Head north on rue Fernand Arvisais toward boul. Maloney. Take the first left onto Maloney. Take the Autoroute 50 O. ramp to Gatineau/Centre Ville. Merge onto Autoroute de l’Outaouais/Autoroute 50 W. Turn left at rue Montcalm. Turn left at boul Alexandre-Tache. Turn right at Chaudieres Bridge. Continue onto Booth St., turn right at Albert St., then turn left onto Holland. (This takes approximately 20 minutes).
From McDonald-Cartier Airport, go southeast on Airport Road/Parkway, continue on Airport Parkway, which becomes Bronson Ave. Turn left on Somerset St. W., which becomes Wellington. Turn right on Holland.
By bus, take any bus going to Tunney’s Pasture. Get out at the Holland St. exit. We are directly across the street.
Vinci Parking
Various locations near the Beer Store on Scott Street, beside the Holland Cross complex, indicated by signs.
Tickets are purchased from machine on side of Beer Store building
Holland Cross (Underground Parking)
Weekdays – max. fee $12.00; no attendant after 7PM, CC payment only; On weekends – Best that you don’t park underground on weekends, as most doors up are locked, as is most of the complex. Exit the underground parking out to the street then come around to 11 Holland Avenue and use the intercom (#512) and the TA will open the door. Please note: Machine accepts credit cards ONLY.
Meters
Located in front of building on Holland Ave.: $0.25 /5min, max 1hr only; not recommended. Recently the meter parking is free on Holland on Saturdays, but check the meter first to be sure.
#3. Pearson Professional Centres-Toronto (Downtown) ON
1075 Bay Street
Suite 525
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2B1
Canada
Phone: 416-925-2786
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
From 401 (East or West) take the Allen Rd South to Eglinton Ave. Turn left (East) onto Eglinton Ave. Turn right onto Spadina Rd. Turn left onto St. Clair Ave. W. Turn right onto Avenue Rd. Turn left onto Davenport Rd. and go South until Bay St. The office will be on your left.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take the Gardiner Expressway (from East or West) and continue to the Spadina Ave exit. Take the Spadina exit (North) then turn right onto Front St W. Turn Left (North) onto University Ave. Turn Right (East) onto St. Joseph St. Turn left (North) onto Bay St. The office will be on your right.
FROM THE WEST
If coming from the 401 take the 427 South to the Gardiner expressway. If coming from the QEW continue along to the Gardiner Expressway. Take the Gardiner Expressway and continue to the Spadina Ave exit. Take the Spadina Ave. exit (North) then turn right onto Front St W. Turn Left (North) onto University Ave. Turn Right (East) onto St. Joseph St. Turn left (North) onto Bay St. The office will be on your right.
FROM THE EAST
If coming from the 401 take the DVP South to the Gardiner expressway. Take the Gardiner Expressway and continue to the Spadina Ave exit. Take the Spadina Ave. exit (North) then turn right onto Front St W. Turn Left (North) onto University Ave. Turn Right (East) onto St. Joseph St. Turn left (North) onto Bay St. The office will be on your right.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
From Garage:
Enter elevator from garage level (4 floors of parking) to enter the underground parking elevator which will take you to the ground floor. Exit elevator at Ground floor and enter one of the main elevators. Take elevator to the 5th floor. Pearson VUE Test Center is on the East side of the building. Payment for parking ($12 daily max) can either be made by entering a credit card at the gate when you go into the garage, or in the main lobby at the parking payment kiosk (by taking a ticket at the first gate), which you can insert at the kiosk (Cash or credit card).
From Street level:
Enter the building from the main door located on Bay Street. Take the elevators to the 5th floor. Upon arrival on the 5th floor, if you exit from the North side elevator, the suite is on the left. If you exit from the South side elevator, the suite is on the right.
PARKING
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
http://www.ttc.ca (for within Toronto)
http://www.metrolinx.com (for transportation service outside of Toronto, e.g. GO Train)
#4. Pearson Professional Centres-Toronto (Midtown) ON
21 St. Clair Avenue East
Suite 501
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1L9
Canada
Phone: 416-962-2167
Test Center Information
FROM THE SOUTH WEST:
The Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Eastbound becomes the Gardiner Expressway at the city limits. Continue east. Exit at Jarvis St. (the exit after York/Yonge/Bay); after exiting keep to the left on the off ramp to continue up JARVIS ST. NORTH. After you have passed Wellesley St. watch for an overhead sign directing you to Mt. Pleasant Ave. Keep to the right to exit on to Mt. Pleasant and continue NORTH up Mt. Pleasant. At ST. CLAIR AVE. turn left (west). 21 St. Clair Ave. E. is on the south side, east of Yonge. The office is on the 5th floor
FROM THE NORTH WEST: *
From HWY 401 Eastbound exit on to the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) SOUTH (going north the same road is called Hwy. 404). Exit from the DVP at EGLINTON AVE. WESTBOUND. Continue approx. 5.5 km. to MT. PLEASANT AVE. Turn left (south) on Mt. Pleasant. Continue approx. 2.0 km. to ST. CLAIR AVE. Turn right (west). 21 St. Clair Ave. E. is on the south side, east of Yonge St. The office is on the 5th floor.
FROM THE NORTH EAST: *
From Hwy 401 Westbound exit on to DON VALLEY SOUTH (going north the same road is called Hwy. 404). Exit the DVP at EGLINTON AVE. WESTBOUND. Continue for approx. 5.5 km. to MT. PLEASANT AVE. Turn left (south) on Mt. Pleasant. Continue approx. 2.0 km. to St. Clair Ave. Turn right (west). 21 St. Clair Ave. E. is on the south side of St. Clair east of Yonge St. The office is on the 5th floor.
* ALTERNATELY: Exit the 401 at Bayview Ave. SOUTH. Continue South to Moore Ave. (9 blocks south of Eglinton Ave at the southern extremity of the cemetery). Turn right on Moore Ave. (west). Continue to Mt. Pleasant Ave. Turn left (south). Continue 3 blocks to St. Clair Ave. Turn right (west) on to St. Clair.
***** SATURDAYS: If you are writing on a Saturday. To enter the building you must dial the office from the keypad to the left of the front door using the office code (022) and you will be buzzed in. One elevator is available and will only stop at the 5th floor.
PARKING:
Go to: www.greenp.com/tpa/ for information on parking. Select Parking Locator > North > Yonge St. N. of St. Clair or St. Clair – Yonge garage
BY PUBLIC TRANSIT:
Go to: www.ttc.ca for transit routes including a subway route map.
For the Pearson Professional Centre exit the subway at the St. Clair station (on the Yonge St. North/South route). Exit the station using the ST. CLAIR SOUTH SIDE exit. After exiting the station at street level turn right. The building in which the Pearson Professional Centre is located is 10 metres from the station. Take the elevator to the 5th floor.
The TTC operates parking lots at several of its stations. Commuters may park (for a fee) and complete their commute by subway. Go to their website for more information including rates.
#5. Pearson Professional Centres-Toronto (West) ON
1 Eva Road
Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario M9C 4Z5
Canada
Phone: 416-620-9111
Test Center Information
FROM SOUTH EAST:
Head west on Gardiner Expressway West. Exit on 427/Brown’s line/Sherway Gardens Road. Keep to your right and follow signs for 427/401. Take the Burnhamthorpe Road exiting towards Dundas Street. Keep left and continue towards Burnhamthorpe Road for about 1.5 km. Keep right and follow signs for Burnhamthorpe Road West. Turn left at Burnhamthorpe Road West. Take 427 South ramp. Keep right and follow signs for Eva Road. 1 Eva Road is on the left.
FROM THE SOUTH WEST:
Head Northeast on Queen Elizabeth Way. Follow signs for 427 North or take exit 139 to merge onto 427 North. Take the Burnhamthorpe Road exiting towards Dundas Street. Keep left and continue towards Burnhamthorpe Road for about 1.5 km. Keep right and follow signs for Burnhamthorpe Road West. Turn left at Burnhamthorpe Road West. Take 427 South ramp. Keep right and follow signs for Eva Road. 1 Eva Road is on the left.
FROM NORTH WEST:
On highway 401 head northeast. Follow signs for 427 South and merge onto 427 South. Take the Burnhamthorpe road exit and continue about 1.5 km. Follow signs for Dundas street/Queensway Avenue/Evans Road. Keep right and follow signs for Eva Road. 1 Eva Road is on the left.
FROM NORTH EAST:
On highway 401 head west. Take exit 352 to merge onto 427 South. Take the Burnhamthorpe road exit and continue about 1.5 km. Follow signs for Dundas street/Queensway Avenue/Evans Road. Keep right and follow signs for Eva Road. 1 Eva Road is on the left.
***** SATURDAYS:
If you are writing on a Saturday. To enter the building you must dial the office from the keypad to the right of the front door using the office code (0040) and you will be buzzed in.
BY PUBLIC TRANSIT:
Go to: www.ttc.ca for transit routes including a subway route map. For the Pearson Professional Centre you have to take a bus from Kipling station. On Kipling station go one level up where the buses operate. Take bus #112C or #112D from the station. Get off at Eva Road. Head east on Eva road. The building in which Pearson Professional Centre is located is 130 metres from the bus stop.
The TTC operates parking lots at several of its stations. Commuters may park (for a fee) and complete their commute by subway. Go to their website for more information including rates.
#6. Pearson Professional Centres-Toronto (East) ON
2255 Sheppard Ave E
Suite 107
Toronto, Ontario M2J 4Y1
Canada
Phone: 416-496-7996
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH:
Take Hwy 404 South (or Hwy 400) to 401 West. Travel East until Victoria Park Ave. Go North on Victoria Park Avenue to Sheppard Ave East. Turn left on Sheppard Ave East. Office is on the South Side (left).
FROM THE SOUTH:
Take the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) to 401 East. Take 401 East to Victoria Park Ave. Go North on Victoria Park Avenue to Sheppard Ave East. Turn left on Sheppard Ave East. Office is on the South Side (left).
FROM THE WEST:
Take 401 East to Victoria Park Ave. Go North on Victoria Park Avenue to Sheppard Ave East. Turn left on Sheppard Ave East. Office is on the South Side (left).
FROM THE EAST:
Take 401 West to Victoria Park Ave. Go North on Victoria Park Avenue to Sheppard Ave East. Turn left on Sheppard Ave East. Office is on the South Side (left).
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
We are located in the Atria 1, at the south-west corner of Sheppard Ave E and Settler’s Road. The main entrance to Atria 1 faces Sheppard Ave East and an underground parking entrance faces Settlers Road. Pearson Professional Center is located at the south end of the building.
PARKING
Paid underground parking is available in the Atria 1 building. This lot is accessible by turning South from Sheppard Ave E onto Settlers Road and then West into the Atria 1 building. The underground parking lot opens into the main lobby for Atria 1 where the security desk is located. Our testing center is located in the hallway to the south of the security desk. We do not validate parking and payment can be made at the kiosk in the Atria 1 lobby.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
http://www.ttc.ca (for within Toronto)
http://www.metrolinx.com (for transportation service outside of Toronto, e.g. GO Train)
Our test center can be reached by public transit using the 85 Sheppard East Bus (TTC). The nearest TTC station is Don Mills Station where candidates may board the 85 Bus from the bus platform.
For candidates arriving from outside Toronto using VIVA or Go transit, we encourage you connect from your transit system to Line 1, then Line 4 on the TTC subway system in order to arrive at Don Mills Station.
AFTER HOURS INSTRUCTIONS
To access the Atria 1 building from the main entrance after hours, please use the door intercom to request access from the security desk. Candidates using the underground parking must also use the intercom to request access into the Atria 1 lobby. Security personnel may step away from the desk momentarily and candidates are encouraged to try again if they do not get a response over the intercom.
For candidates arriving after 6PM on weekdays or at any time on the weekend, please present your ID at the security desk and sign the visitor sheet. When you have completed your appointment with Pearson, please sign out at the security desk before leaving the building or parking lot. Please contact 416-496-7996 if unable to enter the building.
#7. triOS College
110 King St E
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 0A5
Canada
Phone: 519-578-0838
Test Center Information
At triOS College inside the Market Square building on the Upper Main level, across from the Crowne Plaza Hotel (downtown Kitchener)
Test Centre Phone Extension: 1365
Parking is available inside the Market Square building indoor parking garage at the corner of Duke St. and Scott St. Cost is $4.00/hr.
GMAT Exam Dates in Ontario
Unlike some paper based exams, the GMAT is computer based. Therefore, there are no fixed test dates for GMAT. Wherever you are in Ontario, Canada, all test centers are open from Monday through Saturday throughout the year. Some even offer the exam every day of the year. However, some test centers are not open on Sundays and national holidays. For example, most college-based test centers might be closed for extended periods around holidays. For precise testing dates in Ontario, Canada, please visit test-maker website – https://www.mba.com/.