If you apply for the French as a second language teaching subject, you must pass (without exception) our FSL proficiency test. You are responsible for registering for it. There is no exemption and no other tests (e.g. TestCan, DALF, or French immersion certificate) can replace it. If you fail the test, your application will be automatically rejected.
French language proficiency test
Details
How to register
The Admissions Office will acknowledge receipt of your application by email and provide you with a password to access your uoZone account. You will then be able to register for the French test and pay the non-refundable administrative fee. To view the fees, please visit the University Fees website.
The test is held online.
If you already passed the FSL test in October 2023 until 2024 and received a Réussite totale or Réussite avec cours d’appoint, you may use those results for the September 2025 admission. Should you choose this option, confirm this when you register online. Results obtained prior to this period are not considered. You will therefore need to register again to take the test.
This test can be taken only once per admission cycle.
Important informations :
- It is the student's responsibility to ensure that he/she has the adequate equipment as well as a stable and functional Internet connection to take the exam in good conditions.
- In addition, a mandatory pre-test is required before taking the exam. Detailed instructions for this pre-test will be sent to you one week before your scheduled exam date, to the e-mail address you used to apply for admission. You will also need to use this same e-mail address and the same computer for both the pretest and the test.
- The language proficiency test fee applies only to the session selected and is non-refundable without exception. Registration for a subsequent session will incur an additional fee.
Preparation for the French as a second language test
The test includes 2 parts: written and oral. The written part has 2 sections: correction of errors; text writing. The oral part is in the form of a 15-20 minute informal exchange on a topic.
You can prepare for the test by:
- reviewing the grammar rules
- consulting reference manuals about anglicisms
- consulting websites like Visez juste en français to practice.
During the exam, the use of dictionaries, grammar books or any other reference tool is prohibited.
Formation à l'enseignement
If you are also applying to the Formation à l'enseignement program, its language proficiency test is also required. Please consult the Formation à l'enseignementwebsite for further details.