Athira Krishnan
★★★★★
The best institution to learn french in a most natural way. My tutor was Anne, she is the best. Very friendly, always there for us to help to improve a lot. I really had lot of fun in her class as well.
Federal Government · Public Service
SLE French Exam Preparation:
Pass Your Government Language Evaluation
Private and semi-private classes with native French teachers, built for the Second Language Evaluation. We prepare you for all three SLE components: oral, reading, and writing. Online across Canada, or in person in Vancouver.
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The exam
What Is the SLE (Second Language Evaluation)?
The SLE is the French proficiency test used by the Government of Canada to evaluate federal employees and candidates for bilingual positions. It's administered by the Public Service Commission (PSC) and tests three skills:
Written Expression
65 multiple-choice questions testing grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and proper French usage in a professional context.
Reading Comprehension
60 multiple-choice questions testing your ability to understand French texts: memos, reports, emails, and workplace documents.
Oral Proficiency
A live interview with an evaluator who assesses how well you communicate in French, from basic conversations to complex workplace topics.
Each component is graded independently with a letter level:
ABasic
BIntermediate
CAdvanced
Your results form a three-letter linguistic profile (e.g., BBB, CBC, CCB) that determines which bilingual positions you qualify for.
Most federal bilingual positions require BBB: intermediate proficiency in all three components.
Who it's for
Who Is This Preparation For?
Current Federal Employees
You have an upcoming SLE evaluation and need to achieve or maintain your language profile. You know your target level (BBB, CBC, etc.) and need focused preparation.
Candidates for Bilingual Positions
You're applying for a government job that requires French proficiency. You need to pass the SLE before or shortly after your appointment.
Employees Seeking Promotion
Your next career step requires a higher linguistic profile. You need to upgrade from A to B, or B to C, in one or more components.
Retake Candidates
You didn't achieve your target level last time and need targeted practice on the specific component(s) where you fell short.
The method
How We Prepare You
Assess Your Level
We evaluate your current French proficiency and identify gaps relative to your target SLE level.
Build Your Program
A custom plan focused on your weak areas, whether that's written expression, reading, oral, or all three.
Practice with Real Materials
We use official PSC resources, government-style texts, and mock evaluations so you know exactly what to expect.
Take Your Test with Confidence
By evaluation day, you've practiced every component in real conditions. No surprises.
What's included in every SLE program:
- Initial assessment to determine your starting level and timeline
- Customized lesson plans built around your target profile (BBB, CBC, etc.)
- Official PSC practice materials: written expression, reading comprehension, and oral prompts
- Mock evaluations under timed conditions with feedback
- Grammar and vocabulary focused on government and workplace contexts
- 1-year access to our online platform: video lessons, quizzes, and AI Teacher Émilie for extra practice
Not Sure What Level You're At?
Try the Public Service Commission's official self-assessment tests before you start your training. They mirror the real evaluation:
French Level Test: Reading Comprehension ↗French Level Test: Written Expression ↗SLE: Test of Oral Proficiency (official guide) ↗
All links go to official Government of Canada resources.
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Real Reviews, Straight from Google
5.0★ average across 350+ reviews of our classes, pulled from our Google profiles.
Allan Tataro
★★★★★
Salut! I found French quite difficult, and I knew almost nothing about it. But our teacher are always patient with us and encourage us to learn little by little. Our teacher remind us that learning French is a process, and it takes time, practice, and patience. I have gone from knowing almost nothing to knowing something. I know that I still have a lot to learn, but I am motivated to continue and improve everyday. Merci beaucoup Anne, pour ta patience, ton soutien et tes encouragements. Je suis vraiment heureux d’ avoir appris le francais avec toi:-)
Harwinder Singh
★★★★★
Great French class! Clelia is patient, knowledgeable, and explains everything clearly. The lessons are engaging and have helped me improve my French significantly. Highly recommended!
Divyansh Aggarwal
★★★★★
I was full of questions , when I came but the way she Tasnia explained, I m feeling much confident and ready to start. It was a good experience and explained well.
Vicki Osunde
★★★★★
Clelia was very engaging. We had a good time learning a few fresnch phrases and got to learn about how the course is structured. It was time well spent.
Luisa R
★★★★★
I’m loving the course, it’s very well paced - not too fast, not too slow - and the material is really good. My teacher, Camille, is amazing and I’m sure so are the others.
The Second Language Evaluation (SLE) is the French proficiency test required by the Government of Canada for bilingual positions in the federal public service. You may need it when applying for a bilingual job, being appointed to a bilingual position, or maintaining your language profile for career advancement.
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Optional in-person venue: L'Atelier co-working space
319 W Hastings St #400, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H6
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