Second language evaluation in the federal public service

Learn about second language tests in the public service and how to prepare.

Services and information

Oral Language Assessment

Find out about the test, preparation, and results.

Test of written expression (supervised and administered in person via the Online Testing Facility)

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Test of reading comprehension (supervised and administered in person via the Online Testing Facility)

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Test of written expression (supervised and administered in person via the Candidate Assessment Tool) New!

Find out about the test and levels, preparation, scheduling and results.

Test of reading comprehension (supervised and administered in person via the Candidate Assessment Tool) New!

Find out about the test and levels, preparation, scheduling and results.

Unsupervised test of written expression

Learn about this online test administered through the Candidate Assessment Tool.

Unsupervised test of reading comprehension

Learn about this online test administered through the Candidate Assessment Tool.

Self-assessment tests

Get an idea of the level you could obtain when taking the reading comprehension and written expression tests.

Assessment accommodation

Learn how to request adapted measures for any disability or other condition that could affect your performance on the test.

Candidate Assessment Tool

Find out how to use this tool to take supervised or unsupervised tests of written expression and reading comprehension.

Information for managers and human resources specialists

Explore options and resources for second language testing, costs, accommodation, results, and recourse mechanisms.

Did you know?

The Public Service Commission of Canada has published many open datasets to the Government of Canada’s Open Government Portal. 

You can visit the Open Government Portal and search for open data including Public Service Commission datasets on second language evaluations.

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