General Placement Test
Is this your first course at the FLC?
The placement test is mandatory in order to assess your French skills and recommend the course that best matches your level.
This placement test is intended only for students who wish to take courses at the French Language Centre (FLC) in the Faculty of Arts. If you want to take courses at the School of Continuing Studies or the听D茅partement des litt茅ratures de langue fran莽aise, de traduction et de cr茅ation听(DLTC),听please visit their respective websites.
Who needs to take the test?
- Anyone registering for an FRSL course at the FLC听for the first time.
- Students who previously took a course at the FLC听but then studied French elsewhere (outside 成人大片 or in another department).
- Exchange students or those with a special status from another institution.
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What do I need to take the test?
- Your 成人大片 student number (9 digits)
- Your 成人大片 ID (firstname.lastname [at] mail.mcgill.ca)
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What are the test steps?
The placement test has three steps:
Step 1 鈥� Written Test
- Online test available at any time
- Maximum duration: 90听minutes (depending on your proficiency level)
- Complete the test without any external help (e.g., online tools, AI, books, personal notes, etc.).
The result is valid for 2 years, provided you don鈥檛 take any French courses in the meantime.
Step 2 鈥� Individual Oral Interview
- Interview on Zoom, registration required
- Duration: 5 to 10 minutes depending on your level (plan for up to an hour of waiting; first come, first served)
- After completing Step 1, you will receive an email with a registration link for the interview session 鈥� check your spam/junk folder if needed.
Multiple interview dates are offered, but space is limited. If all sessions are full, you will need to wait for new dates to be announced
Already completed the written test (Step 1) but didn鈥檛 receive the interview link?
Step 3 鈥� Registration
When can you register?听
- The wait time for course registration in Minerva is about 1 business day after your interview.
- If the written test shows that you have no prior knowledge of French, you will be informed that the oral interview (Step 2) is not required. In this case, the wait time to register in Minerva is approximately 1 business day to 1 week after Step 1.
Note: A course recommendation does not guarantee a spot. Space is limited 鈥� register in Minerva as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find course recommendations after completing an FRSL course?
You can find your recommendations in myCourses > Notes/Gradebook of the last course you took.
If you don鈥檛 see a recommendation, please flc [at] mcgill.ca (email us) with the following information:
- Your 成人大片 student ID number
- The course number and CRN of the last FRSL course you completed
- The course you wish to take next (e.g., FRSL 101, CRN 9230)
The office will confirm the recommended course(s) and assign a permit for registration.听
How does FRSL course registration work if I'm a graduate student?
You must obtain a letter of permission signed by your program or faculty advisor. Keep this letter! Without it, your credits may not be accepted.
Who should I contact if I have trouble registering in Minerva?
Pleaseflc [at] mcgill.ca ( email us) with the following information:
- Your 成人大片 student ID number
- The course you want to take (e.g., FRSL 101, CRN 9230)
- The error message, if applicable
How can I request a credit transfer?
Visit the Study Away page and email natallia.liakina [at] mcgill.ca (Prof. Natallia Liakina).