Who is it for? Why do we need it?
Who is concerned?
For each academic year, students taking the following courses are not obliged to sit this test:
- bachelor of education section 1 (formerly pre-school teacher)
- bachelor of education, section 2 (formerly primary school teacher)
- bachelor of education, section 3, all subjects combined (formerly ‘AESI’)
Why take this test?
This is a new, single test, organised once a year and introduced as part of the reform of teacher training. Its main aim is to improve the French language skills of future teachers. The aim of the test is to check teachers' command of the language at the start of their studies, diagnose any weaknesses and put in place remedial measures.
If the student passes the test, he or she is awarded the 5 French language credits in the programme of study.
If the student fails the test, he or she must take a course at his or her own institution equivalent to 5 credits in French language proficiency. This course will be assessed at each institution as part of Block 1.