Language skills are a key to success in college. The English Placement Test is designed to help students find the course that is best suited to help them develop college-level reading and writing skills.
The French Placement test is designed for students who have not recently completed their Secondary V French course in Quebec.
ENGLISH PLACEMENT
Do I need to write the English Placement Test?
| I am a student who: | |
| is currently attending or graduated less than 2 years ago from a QUÉBEC ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL and my final Secondary IV (Grade 10) English Language Arts grade on my Ministère de l’Éducation Relevé des apprentissages was 80% or higher.
(Look at the Ministry report card, course code 632-406 or 630-416) |
NO |
| has completed or has in progress English 603-101-MQ at the CEGEP level | NO |
| is attending or has graduated from a QUÉBEC FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL | YES |
| graduated less than 2 years ago from a QUÉBEC ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL and my final Secondary lV (Grade 10) English Language Arts grade on my Ministère de l’Éducation Relevé des apprentissages) was 79% or less.
(Look at the Ministry report card, course code 632-406 or 630-416) |
YES |
| has graduated from a QUÉBEC ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL MORE THAN 2 YEARS AGO (regardless of the grade in English) and has not attended school since then | YES |
| has completed or is in the process of completing English Language Arts through ADULT EDUCATION (French or English) | YES |
| is graduating or has graduated from a HIGH SCHOOL OUTSIDE OF QUÉBEC | YES |
| is transferring from another CEGEP or is re-applying to John Abbott and has not completed the English 603-101-MQ | YES |
You need to write the test only if you answered “YES” above.
If a student is not required to write the English placement test (answered “NO” above), the student will be registered for English 603-101-MQ.
FRENCH PLACEMENT
French Placement Testing
The French Placement test is designed for students who have not recently completed their Secondary V French course in Quebec. The result will allow us to place you in the correct French level.
While the result of the placement test will not affect your admission to John Abbott College, it may affect admission to a specific program.
Students who have a Certificate of English Eligibility (EEE) are required to complete 2 credit-level French second language courses and must pass the English Exit Exam to meet the requirements for their DEC.
Students who do not have a Certificate of English Eligibility (EUF) are required to complete 3 credit-level French courses and must pass the French Exit Exam to meet the requirements for their DEC.
Do I need to write the French Placement Test?
You do not have to write the French placement test if:
- You are graduating from a high school in Québec
You must write the French Placement Test if:
- You are attending or have graduated from a HIGH SCHOOL OUTSIDE of Québec
- You have graduated from a high school in Québec MORE THAN 3 YEARS AGO and have NEVER taken a CEGEP LEVEL French course.
Important Note: Students that have completed or are in the process of completing one French (second language) course at the CEGEP level should contact Admissions for more information on placement levels.
EEE students (with a Certificate of English Eligibility)
Students graduating from a French high school in Quebec
You will be placed in a French level based on your Québec Secondary V final French grade, according to the chart below:
| High School Course Number | Grade | Level | John Abbott College French Course |
| (132-506 or 128-556) français langue maternelle |
60 and over | 4 | 602-103-MQ |
Students graduating from an English high school in Quebec
You will be placed in a French level based on your Québec Secondary V final French written grade, according to the chart below:
| High School Course Number | Grade | Level | John Abbott College French Course |
|
634-530 or 635-530 |
65% and less 66% – 73% 74% – 82% 83% – 89% 90%+ |
MN 1 2 3 4 |
602-009-AB* 602-100-MQ 602-101-MQ 602-102-MQ 602-103-MQ |
*This course is a non-credited French course
NOTE: Students who have passed both Français langue maternelle (132-506 or 128-556) and French as a second language (634-504 or 635-506) will be placed according to their grade in the French as a second language course.
EUF students (without a certificate of English Eligibility)
Students that have graduated from a high school in Quebec will be placed in a French level based on your Québec Secondary V final French grade, according to the chart below:
| High School Course Number | Grade | Level | John Abbott College French Course |
| 132-506 or 128-556 (français langue maternelle) |
60% – 74% 75% – 100% |
5 6 |
602-REN-AB * 602-UF0-MQ |
*This is a non-credit French course
Students without a certificate of English Eligibility completing Francais langue seconde (634-530 or 635-530) at a private English high school will be required to take a French placement test.
Adult Education
Students who have completed their Québec Secondary V French at an Adult Education Centre will be placed in a French level based on the average of the grades obtained in the modules completed, using the grade scale shown above.
Students required to write the French placement test may be placed at a lower level of French (mise-à-niveau) based on their current knowledge of the French language.
These courses are non-credit and must be completed before a student can move onto the 3-credit level French courses.
Please refer to the chart below:
*Courses can be counted towards the “DE/EN français” requirement (depending on your program grid)
Credit Level Courses
After completion of the non-credit courses above, students must then follow the sequence of credit-level courses below:
The English and French placement tests will be held on campus.
Dates will be shared through Omnivox with students required to write the test(s).
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the test. You will NOT be permitted to write the test if you arrive late. You will have no more than 1 hour to complete the placement test.
What you will need for the placement test
- Student ID number
- Pens (Blue or black only)
Dictionaries, Thesauruses, and any other related material are NOT permitted in the classroom.
When and where will you find your results
Test results will be available on you JAC Portal – OMNIVOX, under “Information Intended for You”, approximately 2 weeks after you write the test. The letter will identify the course number you should register for based on your result.
In addition, you will receive an automated telephone message advising you to access your placement results on your JAC Portal – OMNIVOX services.
Questions about the English and French Placement Testing?
Call: 514-457-6610 ext.5358
Email: admissions@johnabbott.qc.ca
MIO: Admissions Office
English Placement Levels
English 603-101-MQ — Introduction to College English: Literature
(This is a credit course)
This course is intended to teach students how to develop and improve the critical abilities needed for reading and writing at the college level.
English 603-101-CL — Introduction to College English: Composition and Literature
By Placement
(This is a credit course)
This course is intended for students who must develop and improve the critical abilities needed for reading and writing at the college level.
English 603-003-AB — Preparation for College English
Mise-a-niveau
By Placement
(This is a non-credit course that does not count toward your diploma)
This course is intended for students whose English skills, as determined by the placement test, need further development before they can enter the regular English program.
French Placement Levels
What are the possible French Placement Test Results?
EEE students
French 602-100-MQ Level 1 ——- French 602-102-MQ Level 3
French 602-101-MQ Level 2 ——- French 602-103-MQ Level 4
These credited courses work on developing equally the four basic language skills so students can communicate in French with basic degree of facility. Students are placed in Level 1,2, 3 or 4 based on their ability.
Mise-à-niveau – Preparatory courses:
602-009-AB – Renforcement en français (60 hrs)
This 60-hour non credit course is intended for students who have completed français langue seconde de la 5e secondaire, are in preparation for Level 1 French.
EUF students
602-011-AB– Initiation au français
602-005-AB – Practique du français
These 90-hour courses, non credit courses are intended for students who, based on their placement test level, do not have a college-level proficiency in French and who are completed their high school outside of Québec.
602-008-RE – Mise-à-niveau pour français (60hrs)
602-PR1-AB (90 hrs)
602-PR2-AB (90 hrs)
602-REN-AB (60 hrs)
602-UF0-MQ (45 hrs)
Important note about your French placement test results:
- Students that must write the French placement test will not be able to register for a French course until they have written the test.
- Your skill level in French will be reassessed in class during the first week of classes. Only your French teacher can request to move you to a higher or lower-level French course. Should you have any question or concerns regarding your placement level, please reach out to the French department directly.
Have questions concerning the French placement Testing?
Send an MIO to Admissions
