Second language evaluation in the public service
Get information on language testing and language requirements in the public service.
COVID-19
Candidates: Due to COVID-19, in-person operations at Public Service Commission test centers in Gatineau, Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver are postponed until further notice. In-person testing at our test center in Halifax resumes on November 17, 2020.
Questions and answers for Canadians
Hiring managers and human resources specialists: The Public Service Commission has developed new second language tests to help departments and agencies staff bilingual positions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Services and information
Test of oral proficiency
Find out about test and levels, preparation, scheduling and results
Self-assessment tests
Get an idea of the level you could obtain when taking the reading comprehension and written expression tests
Second language interviews for levels B and C (COVID-19) New!
Learn more about this oral test developed by the Public Service Commission as a temporary measure to staff positions while the situation related to COVID-19 is ongoing.
Assessment Accommodation
Request adapted measures for any disability or other condition that could affect your performance on the test
Test of reading comprehension
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Information for Managers and Human Resources Specialists
Explore options and resources for second language testing, costs, accommodation, results and recourse mechanisms.
Unsupervised test of reading comprehension for level B or C (COVID-19) New!
Learn more about this reading comprehension test developed by the Public Service Commission as a temporary measure to staff positions while the situation related to COVID-19 is ongoing.
Test of written expression
Find out about the test and levels, preparation, scheduling and results
Unsupervised test of written expression for level B or C (COVID-19) New!
Learn more about this written test developed by the Public Service Commission as a temporary measure to staff positions while the situation related to COVID-19 is ongoing.
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