At the end of Grade 6, all students enrolled in a French school (in a Centre de service scolaire) in Quebec are evaluated in French by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur.
The compulsory examination for the 2024–2025 school year is composed of two parts: a reading exam and a writing exam.
The reading exam takes place over 2 half-days:
Day 1: Reading the narrative text and answering questions
Day 2: Reading the expository text and answering questions
The writing exam takes place over 2 half-days:
Day 3: Writing – Planning and starting the first draft
Day 4: Writing – Editing, correcting, and writing the final draft
The Grade 6 French examination assesses how well students are able to plan, write, revise, and evaluate a French text. The reading component is evaluated using a grid that assigns points based on the following criteria:
The writing component is evaluated using a grid that assigns points based on the following 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:
For even more information about how you can help your child with exam preparation, visit our topic page on the matter.
During the exam, your child must be able to read and write a variety of texts using different concepts learned in class. Here are a few examples (note that all sources are available in French only):
To help your child prepare for the exam and ensure they have a good grasp of the various concepts learned in class, you can encourage them to consult the following resources:
For more information about the exam, please visit the government's website.
Writing : The Alloprof Parents' team