Overview
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | To assess French language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, oral expression, written expression) in the context of a Quebec immigration application. |
| Format | Modular – candidates choose which modules to sit (one to four) |
| Available modules |
Listening comprehension: 29 questions – 25 min Reading comprehension: 29 questions – 45 min Oral expression: 3 tasks – 12 min Written expression: 3 tasks – 60 min |
| Result | CEFR level (A1 to C2) – a distinct level per module |
| Nature | Modular (modules selected according to immigration requirements) |
Expected competencies
- Identify general and specific information in various texts (articles, emails, announcements...)
- Understand the overall meaning and intention of a text
- Analyse the structure and coherence of a text
- Infer the meaning of words or expressions from context
Test marking
The module is automatically marked by a computerised system. Human intervention only occurs in cases of ambiguity on the answer sheet.
Marking takes into account the level and difficulty of the questions to assign a score that represents the candidate's level.
Reading comprehension example
Observe the menu below and then answer the question:
Question: How much does the package with a drink cost?
