The Second Language Evaluation Test (English) consists of:
SLE – Test of Written Expression
SLE– Test of Reading Comprehension
SLE – Oral Language Assessment
SLE English: Test of Written Expression
The SLE English – Test of Written Expression consists of 65 multiple-choice questions and you will have 90 minutes to complete all the questions on the test.
The 65 multiple-choice questions will be of two different types in this test:
This test assesses your knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and other aspects of written expression that are necessary to perform writing tasks dealing with work-related situations.
Your proficiency level is determined by your score on the test and out of the 65 questions only 55 will count towards your final score:
Exemption: 52 to 55
Level C: 43 to 51
Level B: 31 to 42
Level A: 20 to 30
X (Below A): 0 to 19
The SLE English – Test of Written Expression consists of 65 multiple-choice questions and you will have 90 minutes to complete all the questions on the test.
The 65 multiple-choice questions will be of two different types in this test:
- Fill in the blank; and
- Error identification.
This test assesses your knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and other aspects of written expression that are necessary to perform writing tasks dealing with work-related situations.
Your proficiency level is determined by your score on the test and out of the 65 questions only 55 will count towards your final score:
Exemption: 52 to 55
Level C: 43 to 51
Level B: 31 to 42
Level A: 20 to 30
X (Below A): 0 to 19
SLE English: Test of Reading Comprehension
The SLE English – Test of Reading Comprehension consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and you will have 90 minutes to complete all the questions on the test.
The 60 multiple-choice questions will be of two different types in this test:
Your proficiency level is determined by your score on the test and out of the 60 questions only 50 will count towards your final score:
Exemption: 45 – 50
Level C: 38 – 44
Level B: 28 – 37
Level A: 18 – 27
X (Below A): 0 – 17
The SLE English – Test of Reading Comprehension consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and you will have 90 minutes to complete all the questions on the test.
The 60 multiple-choice questions will be of two different types in this test:
- Fill in the blank; and
- Answer the question.
Your proficiency level is determined by your score on the test and out of the 60 questions only 50 will count towards your final score:
Exemption: 45 – 50
Level C: 38 – 44
Level B: 28 – 37
Level A: 18 – 27
X (Below A): 0 – 17
Oral Language Assessment
The Oral Language Assessment assesses your ability to communicate orally in your second official language (French or English). A language assessor certified by the Public Service Commission administers the test, which includes questions about work-related situations.
In its latest format, the test is administered remotely over the internet using a web conference tool and lasts 20 to 40 minutes.
The test assesses your ability to serve Canadians in your second official language (English or French) on the job.
The test gets increasingly difficult, and the assessor will ask you questions designed to allow you to demonstrate which proficiency levels you meet (B-level or C-level skills).
NB: Currently we do not have practice exercises for Oral Language Assessment.
The Oral Language Assessment assesses your ability to communicate orally in your second official language (French or English). A language assessor certified by the Public Service Commission administers the test, which includes questions about work-related situations.
In its latest format, the test is administered remotely over the internet using a web conference tool and lasts 20 to 40 minutes.
The test assesses your ability to serve Canadians in your second official language (English or French) on the job.
The test gets increasingly difficult, and the assessor will ask you questions designed to allow you to demonstrate which proficiency levels you meet (B-level or C-level skills).
NB: Currently we do not have practice exercises for Oral Language Assessment.
Related websites
Second Language Evaluation
French
Written Expression
6 practice exercises
Reading Comprehension
6 practice exercises
Writing Skills Test
6 Practice Exercises
Spelling, Grammar, Vocabulary,
Punctuation and Capitalization,
Sentence sequencing.
Situational Judgement Test
3 Practice Exercises
Assesses judgement
in work related situations
including managing conflicts,
serving clients, and
dealing with ethical issues.
