Language training placement test, in English and French
Work Stream 7
The language training placement test consists of an assessment of a learner’s second official language. The placement test must include an oral interview and one or more written tests to assess the starting point (based on the steps of the curriculum) of the learner’s full-time training. The placement test must estimate a number of hours to achieve the objectives and provide further details, if any, regarding the path, the specific needs of the learner in training. The Offeror must use a standardized placement tool for all learners, except for those who have no knowledge of the target language.
Training schedule
7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday
Step 1: Assessment of expression and reading comprehension
These tests must be conducted in person at the offeror’s premises.
The interview must be conducted by an evaluator, in person or by videoconference (depending on the learner’s choice). The oral test must be recorded and the result given to the Identified User.
When an Identified User has a minimum of 4 learners to be assessed, they can make a request that the Offeror conduct the assessments in a federal institution. In this case, the written tests must be conducted on the same day one after the other.
Written tests can be administered to all learners at the same time.
Step 2: Selection of the Offeror
Consult the list of Offerors and hourly rates (available only on the Government of Canada network) for the exact address.
Allocation of work to Offerors
Tier 1
Identified Users can issue orders in accordance with the Government Contract Regulations, section 6 b) (i) (current estimated value of $40,000).
This method will be used when the value of the total need is estimated at less than the limit mentioned in the Government Contracts Regulations. If an order issued under this threshold must be amended to an amount above this threshold, the Identified User must document his file accordingly.
Tier 2—(call-ups up to a value of $400,000)
Only one Offeror, you can send your call-up directly.
Step 3: Creation and issuance of call-up
The Identified User will register his or her learner(s) by issuing a call-up. The Offeror must receive the call-up no later than 10 business days before the session start date.
Minimum information provided in each Call-up
- name of the person(s) who must obtain a placement test;
- target language;
- deadline for taking placement test(s);
- total billable amount in accordance with the basis of payment;
- Complete address where the tests will be performed (if in a Federal Institution);
- the contact information (name, email address and mailing address, telephone number and name of the Federal Institution) of the training coordinator responsible for receiving all deliverables and answering questions related to the training of employee or employees;
- the contact information (name, email address and mailing address, telephone number and name of the Federal Institution) of the person responsible for receiving and paying invoices; and
- confirmation that funds are available under section 32 of the Financial Administration Act.
Step 4: Confirmation of the placement test (s)
The Offeror must submit written confirmation to the Identified User(s) no later than 5 business days before the placement test start date, including:
- the address and room where the placement test (s) will be held if the services are provided on the Offeror’s premises; and
- confirmation of the date of the placement test or tests.
- Date modified:
- 2020-02-05