In Secondary II, students are required to take the compulsory French examination administered by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.
The compulsory French exam is used to assess the disciplinary competency Writes various types of texts. During the 3-hour exam, your child will be asked to write a 300-word descriptive/persuasive text. Based on a given scenario, they’ll need to describe a subject and present and defend their point of view. This will involve several steps:
The compulsory French exam is evaluated on five criteria:
This year, the ministry exam is worth 20% of the evaluated competency.
During the compulsory French examination, your child will be allowed to use the following materials:
Your child will NOT be allowed to use the following materials:
All students are given 3 hours and 20 minutes to prepare in class. Your child should use this time to do research and organize their notes booklet.
The notes booklet is an essential tool that your child should use wisely. A well-prepared booklet should contain a variety of information:
Students are strictly forbidden from including any pre-written text in their notes booklet.
For even more information about how you can help your child with exam preparation, visit our topic page on the matter.
The compulsory French examination tests students on what they’ve learned in class and has them complete a variety of tasks. To help ensure your child doesn’t forget any essential elements, remind them to do the following:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Grande révision (French only) | This is a live event taking place on YouTube and TikTok a few days before the ministry exam. Two hosts review the writing test from A to Z to help young people prepare for it. The replay of each 'Grande Révision' will be available on YouTube. |
| Study guide (French only) | This study guide presents a list of all the content covered in the French course. From this page, you can navigate to numerous concept sheets that will help your child review. |
| MiniRécups (French only) | Lasting a maximum of 30 minutes, these interactive videos allow students to review prerequisite concepts, validate their understanding, tackle challenges with exercises, and revise key topics. |
For more information about the exam, please visit the government's website.
Writing : The Alloprof Parents' team