Second Language Training Updates

March 18, 2021 - Defence Stories

Language Training for Executives

In March 2017, ADM(HR-Civ) implemented a French second language training program for Executives as part of the National Defence Management Initiative for the EX community. We currently offer virtual language training to all Executives across Canada. Timetables are flexible: full-time, part-time, individual classes, as well as block training for writing and oral tests are available, and can all be scheduled based on learner needs and learner-teacher availability.

For more information, please contact the following e-mail address: +INTERNAL OL Training - Formation LO INTERNE@ADM(HR-Civ) DGWD@Ottawa-Hull

In-House Formal Second Language Assessments

In conjunction with our language training program, ADM (HR-Civ) is presently putting into place a new service that offers formal second language assessments in-house to DND employees.

In operation since March 2021, this new group, called Internal Second Language Assessment / Évaluation de Langue Seconde à l’Interne (ISLA-ELSI) is responsible for handling requests for written and oral English & French second language tests.

Thanks to our administrative team and our assessors, who are certified by the Public Service Commission (PSC), tests will be scheduled and administered, in an efficient and customized manner.

In Phase I, the administration of written PSC tests in paper format with a five-year validity began at the Carling Campus Learning Centre in March 2021. These tests are currently reserved for Executives, also for employees who had pending tests due to their raised language profile (re-identification), and finally for those who have completed their language training earlier or just recently. Our internally developed alternative tests provided via the Evaluation Personnel Selection International Inc. (EPSI) will continue to be used for staffing requests.

In Phase ll, the PSC oral test will also be given in-house (starting date to be determined) and will be administered remotely via MS Teams (or in person) with a result that is valid for 5 years.

For further details, please contact: ISLA-ELSI@forces.gc.ca

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