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Placement Test

The Department of French Studies assesses the level of French of incoming students to ensure that they are placed at the appropriate level to optimize their learning of the French language.

Do all students get assessed?

All students who wish to enroll in a French course need to contact the Department of French Studies. The first step is to complete a brief questionnaire on prior studies. Students who have no prior knowledge of French (or only limited exposure to core French up to Grade 10) will automatically be given permission to enroll in Introductory French (AP/FR 1020 6.0). All other students, i.e. those who have taken core, immersion or extended French beyond Grade 10, or who have experience living in a French-speaking environment, will have their level of French assessed.

Where and how is the assessment done?

The assessment is conducted in the Department of French Studies, N727Ross Bldg, by means of a computerized activity which will indicate students' levels of comprehension, understanding of vocabulary and mastery of grammatical forms.

Are students supposed to study for the assessment?

No! The assessment is not a traditional test; no one gets a grade, be it good or poor, and no one fails. The sole purpose of the assessment is to indicate a student's existing knowledge base in French so that he/she will be placed into the course that is best adapted to his/her language needs.

How long does the assessment take?

Approximately one hour.

How soon does one get the results?

Immediately! Right after completing the assessment, students obtain permission to enroll in the French course most appropriate for them.

How does one set up an assessment?

Contact the Department of French Studies to book an appointment:

Telephone : 416.736.5086
Office hours: Mon - Thurs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fri 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
OR
Come in person to the French Studies Counter : N727 Ross Building
Counter hours: Mon – Thurs between 10 a.m. - noon and between 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.; Fri between 10 a.m. – noon and between 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.