SLE Preparation for federal government (Preparation for the Second Language Evaluation for the canadian public service) federal government and public service training
In order to keep all our students and teachers safe, our Federal tests preparation classes take place ONLINE on ZOOM.
SLE PREPARATION CALENDAR (SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 20223)

Are you a Federal government employee? Are you interested in joining the Canadian public service? Do you need to take the Second Language Evaluation soon? Do you need to reach either your BBB, CBC, oral B or oral C level in French government tests?
Alliance Française Ottawa offers written/reading comprehension, oral preparation and grammar courses to pass the Second Language Evaluation of the Public Service Commission of Canada. Get ready for the SLE – Second Language Evaluation government French tests for the Canadian Public Service
Our part-time Federal tests preparation classes : SLE preparation for the Public Service of Canada

Federal tests preparation for BBB level
This federal government language training is taught by an experienced teacher. It is based on activities that follow the same pattern as the official tests. This way, you can practice for your exams, compare answers, and receive detailed feedback about grammar rules and idioms.
From B1.1 level
New students must take the Evalang orientation test.

Preparation for French Second Language Evaluation – CBC – CCC level training:
Advantages Get CBC level in French?
- Complete training program for written tests and the new second language oral test, designed to meet the specific needs of the public service
- Small groups formed of students who share the same level and needs, to better interact and communicate authentically
- Themes specifically curated for the Public Service of Canada
- Documents and exercises carefully selected to meet the needs of public servants
- Individual follow-up during the training period: orientation test for all new students, personalized feedback from an expert in French as a second language
- Communicative and action-oriented pedagogical approach
- Practice through themes related to real work situations to improve language skills
- Grammar put in context by following communication goals
- Enrichment of the vocabulary related to work and to the public service commission lexicon
- Various oral activities related to the selected themes
Class activities:
- Grammar reviews, drills, and exercises of systematization
- Practice for reading and writing tests
- Videos and press articles of francophone medias to practice comprehension, enrich vocabulary and practice communication in an authentic language
- Debates and discussions on subjects related to work Written comprehension in French (level C) Written expression in French (level B) Oral proficiency (level C)
- Oral presentations based on studied subjects
- Mock exams to prepare for the oral test of French as a second language
Learning materials:
- AF Ottawa exclusivity: new innovative program, specifically designed to meet the needs of public servants, on our learning platform Apolearn and online exercises on Frello
- Online lessons on ZOOM lead by experienced French teachers
- Study of authentic contemporary documents to learn French in a real context and to become fluent
- Selection of relevant documents and useful resources published by the Canada School of Public Service
From B1.5 level
New students must take the Evalang orientation test.

Preparation for SLE – Oral language assessement: Oral B – Oral C
This government language training prepares you to achieve the B or C levels of the test of oral proficiency for the government of Canada and focuses on five key components of the oral test: oral comprehension, conversation, oral production, communication strategies, and language accuracy. This course is based on activities that are consistent with those found on the official tests. If you have attempted this exam before without success, we can provide you with tips and methods that will help you overcome any obstacles you may have encountered in the past.
Oral B: from B1.1 level
Oral C: from B1.5 level
New students must take the Evalang orientation test.

Federal tests preparation : Writing C
This writing course is a program offering a review of the most essential grammar rules required to pass the Canadian Public Service tests at the C level. The program of this course: complex sentences, verbal modes, and tenses (indicatif, subjonctif, conditionnel, participe et gérondif), pronunciation, indirect speech, passive voice, etc.
Activities :
- Review of grammar rules
- Grammar exercises and correction
From B1.5 level
New students must take the Evalang orientation test.