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French Language Training Program
The French Language Training Program is accepting applications for part-time French classes beginning the week of September 16, 2013.
We are pleased to announce that the Province has renewed the contract with Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É offering French language courses to government employees. This year’s offering includes courses at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, with the addition of maintenance and grammar courses for bilingual employees.
The training is available to classified and casual civil service employees, including employees of the health sector. Classes are generally held one night per week for a total of 11 weeks per semester in Charlottetown and Summerside. Other locations such as Montague and Deblois are possible where minimum registration requirements are met.
The basic program continues to be À Vous, offering you a theme-based oral communication approach to learning French. For more specific information about program content, consult the Course Objectives heading on the left.
To register, click Application Form. If you experience any difficulty or need more information, please call Jennifer Bulger at 368-6175.
Important: All applications funded by the province must be submitted to this website.
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FOR BILINGUAL EMPLOYEES
Specialized courses such as grammar refresher, writing tools, etc... will be announced on the Bilingual Network Bulletin throughout the year. For advice on specific training needs, contact the French Language Services Coordinator through Jennifer Bulger at 368-6175.
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ORAL PROFICIENCY EVALUATIONS
The Province is working to build upon its bilingual capacity to meet the needs of the Francophone population. There are benefits to being listed as a bilingual employee, whether or not you are in a bilingual position.
Any employee wishing to have a formal assessment of spoken French ability may contact French Language Training at 368-6175 for an appointment. Information about the assessment process and government HR policy regarding bilingual employees is under the heading French Language Proficiency Evaluation Policy on the left.
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