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International civilian examinations
• TOEIC
Test of English for International Communication
• TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language
• BULATS
Business Language Testing Service
• Cambridge ESOL examinations
(English for Speakers of Other Languages)
What are the assessed skills?
• TOEIC Oral and written understanding Writing and speaking skills (recent tests but are optional)
• TOEFL (paper-based test) Reading, listening and writing Skills
• BULATS Reading and listening skills Writing and speaking skills
• Cambridge ESOL examinations English vocabulary and grammar Reading and listening skills Writing and speaking skills
Civilian examinations
National Examinations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in
English from French universities • DCL Diplôme de Compétence en Langue
“Diploma in Language Skills”
French ministry of education
STANAG 6001 Level 1,2 & 3
• Depending on your scores in the TOEIC, TOEFL or BULATS
you can reach level 1, 2 or 3 mentioned in STANAG 6001
Other alternative:• If you pass one of the Cambridge ESOL
examinations (PET, FCE, CAE or CPE) you can also reach level 1, 2 or 3 mentioned in
STANAG 6001
Military Certificates of Languages
• MCL 1 (functional) Level 2 STANAG 6001
• MCL 2 (professional) Level 3 STANAG 6001 MCL1 and MCL 2 are given to our military
personnel through civilian examinations.
• MCL 3 (expert) Level 4 STANAG 6001 • Level 4 can only be reached and recognized by
the French military with a Military Certificate of Languages in English 3
The French navy
• The French navy opted for the TOEIC to assess its sailors in English.
Why?
• Because there are several TOEIC sessions organized per month.
• For the navy the TOEIC is the cheapest test compared to other English-language examinations.
• The TOEIC is recognized around the world.
Military Certificates of Languages
• TOEIC score between 605 and 850 Military Certificate of Languages 1 (functional) (MCL1) Level 2 STANAG 6001
• TOEIC score ≥ 851 Military Certificate of Languages 2 (professional) (MCL2)
Level 3 STANAG 6001
Passing rates in 2007-2008
• 36,24% French Navy personnel got a high enough score in the TOEIC to reach:
Level 2 STANAG 6001
• 9,45% French Navy personnel got a score ≥ 851 in the TOEIC to reach:
Level 3 STANAG 6001
Passing rates in 2007-2008
• 62,04% naval officers got a high enough score in the TOEIC to reach:
Level 2 STANAG 6001
• 31,47% naval officers got a score ≥ 851 in the TOEIC to reach:
Level 3 STANAG 6001
What about the French Army?
Très bonne question !
Parlez-vous anglais?
• An off-the-shelf system,
• Relying on:– courses provided by a ‘private’ company– the outsourcing of examinations up to
level3– a few military safeguards.
Parlez-vous anglais?
• Overview
• Why we got there
• What it is today
• Limitations
• Safeguards
1996: Languages policy
• 1) English (a lot!)• 2) German (less but on a regular basis!)
• 3) Russian and Arabic (some specialists!)
• 4) other languages (a few of each!)
English language policy
• Emphasis is on everyday language
• In accordance with STANAG 6001: 4 levels (SLP)
• 1) Main effort on English for officers
• 2) Open to some NCOs
• 4) Optimize what is already known
• 5) Need to improve cost/efficiency (25% did not take tests)
Implementation
• Setting-up of distance learning courses (private sector)
• Spreading of military language software• Introduction of mil. vocabulary mandatory
modules in mil. schools:M1 to M4 (Jr NCO to Staff officers)
• Priority given to everyday language• Motivation and coercion:(Cadet officers and senior officers)
2003: another step further
• Outsourcing of examinations up to level3
• E-learning (contracted company)
• The target is level3 for:
• 100% officers
• 11% NCOs
• 3% privates
Today
• E-learning (3 courses a year) 1000 pers.
– 5-month course
– CD Rom
– 7 meetings with a teacher
• Passing rates:
• SLP2: 91%
• SLP3: 58%
Mon tailleur est riche
• 1 test a year (69€) up to level3
• Tests + university degrees conversions:• 2005: 600 level1 & 1500 level2 & 1200
level3• 2006: 200 level1 & 1200 level2 & 1500
level3• 2007: 300 level1 & 1000 level2 & 1500
level3
Today
• Level3 compulsory for officers’ higher military studies
• 4 English language modules (NCO, Branch, Staff schools)
• Exams, results, taken into account by Personnel management office
System’s limits
• Availability of learners during e-courses– 15% quit for ops reasons– Many others quit on numerous
grounds!!
• Motivation for homework
• Exam is to be taken within 6 months after the end of course: 50% comply
• A test of L,S,R,W on civilian topics
A few safeguards
• Up to level3 managed by ‘specialists’
• Military language modules
• Military exam level4 is demanding
• NATO assignment?
• SLP test in Strasburg!
Any questions?