Government of Canada SLE French practice: Written Expression + Reading
SLE French Written Expression practice
Free sample: 3 Written Expression + 2 Reading questions
SLE French Reading Comprehension practice
Free sample: 3 Written Expression + 2 Reading questions
The Second Language Evaluation (SLE) is the set of Public Service Commission of Canada tests that measure a federal public servant's or candidate's proficiency in their second official language for bilingual positions. For French as a second language there are tests of written expression, reading comprehension and oral proficiency. The supervised Test of Written Expression has 65 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, of which 55 count and 10 are unidentified pilot questions; it uses two question types, fill in the blank and error identification. Scores of 20 to 30 give level A, 31 to 42 level B, 43 to 51 level C, and 52 to 55 an exemption (E). The supervised Test of Reading Comprehension has 60 questions in 90 minutes, of which 50 count; scores of 18 to 27 give level A, 28 to 37 level B, 38 to 44 level C and 45 to 50 an exemption. Unsupervised online versions are shorter and cannot give an exemption. There is a 30-day wait before retaking a test of the same skill, whatever its format or administration method (supervised in person or unsupervised), and results are generally valid for 5 years. Departments choose the level each position requires; you can only be tested when a federal organization invites you.
Independent practice, not affiliated with the Public Service Commission of Canada.