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Taking the French Proficiency Test

Taking the French Proficiency Test

All applicants to the P/J with French as a Second Language Focus stream or the J/I with French Teachable stream within the Bachelor of Education program are required to complete a French Proficiency Test as part of their application. There is no cost associated with taking the French Proficiency Test, but you must complete both online components, including:

Please note: The information on this page is based on the 2022 assessment and is subject to change for 2023.

Written Component

The written examination is an online assessment using ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s learning management system, MyLearningSpace. You will receive instructions to log onto to access the French Language Proficiency Test using the same email submitted with your application to ³Ô¹ÏÍø. 

The written test consists of three parts:

  • "PARTIE A: COMPRÉHENSION ORALE" is in the Contents section of the . Listen to the podcast and then visit the Quiz section to complete the 10 multiple choice and true or false comprehension questions. This section is worth 20%. 
  • "PARTIE B: Test de GRAMMAIRE, SOCIO-CULTUREL, THÈMES DE VOCABULAIRE" is in the Quiz section. Please complete the 25 multiple choice questions measuring your grammar, socio-language competencies, and vocabulary. This section is worth 30%. 
  • "PARTIE C: ÉCRITURE: la composition" is in the Dropbox section of the . Here you will receive the prompt to write a short essay. You are not to use any external resources or support to write. These include dictionaries, or any online grammar tools. This section is worth 50%. 

You will have 1.5 hours to complete the entire three-part test. 

Once the quizzes and written work have been evaluated with a grade of 70% or above, you will receive an email inviting you to the oral interview. 

Oral Component

If you receive a grade of 70% or higher on the written test, you will be invited (by email) to complete Part 2 of the evaluation consisting of an oral interview over Zoom. During this interview, you will interact one-on-one in real-time with a French language assessor (e.g. Board FSL consultant or FSL faculty member). The Zoom interview will be entirely 'en français'.

The oral test will take approximately 20 minutes, but you will be asked to remain in a waiting room on Zoom from 7 to 9 p.m. or until your interview has been completed.

Preparing for Your French Proficiency Test

To be well prepared for the FSL competency exam, you are encouraged to review the following:

  • Review all grammar rules and verb conjugations. 
  • Explore French language preparation websites designed to help you practice grammar exercises.
  • Be sure to review all language conventions (e.g., spelling, grammar, and idiomatic expressions).
  • Review various text forms (e.g., persuasive writing).
  • Listen and watch French programming to practice listening and comprehension skills. Perhaps you might consider watching a film 'en français' (e.g. Lupin by Netflix is a fan favourite!), which helps to support understanding in your second language. 

Below are a few websites that might help you prepare:

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Questions

Contact eduadmissions@wlu.ca if you have additional questions. Keep a close eye on your inbox for additional instructions as the test dates approach.

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