In addition to proficiency testing for individuals classes, the Division also offers a letter of proficiency in conversational French.
To earn the letter of proficiency, you must complete all five levels of the Division's Conversational French classes, and pass a competency assessment for each of those levels. Each assessment is an oral exam of approximately 15 minutes.
Fee
There is a $15 registration fee for each exam. This fee is
non-refundable and is not transferable.
To Register
You must register for exams by contacting the Division at 737-7979.
The registration deadline for an exam is one week prior to the
scheduled exam date.
Exemptions to Letter of Proficiency
Requirements
Pending the successful completion of equivalence exams, two
language courses taken at another institution may be substituted
for letter of proficiency requirements. equivalence assessment is
based on the content of the Division's language classes. Each
assessment exam costs $50. Application to write an exemption
assessment must be made, in writing, to the Division. You will be
notified of the time, date and location of your exemption
assessment.
To Receive Your Letter of Proficiency
Once you have completed the requirements for the letter of
proficiency, you must submit a request—in writing—by
fax, e-mail or post, to:
Nicole Devereaux
Program Co-ordinator
Division of Lifelong Learning
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Rm. FM1000, Phelan Road
St. John's, NL A1C 5S7
E-mail: nmdever@mun.ca
Tel.: (709) 737-3069
Fax: (709) 737-8486
