Canada: UWO Setting benchmarks for language proficiency

[Francis Hult]

Western News

 

Setting benchmarks for language proficiency

 

French Studies students at The University of Western Ontario will have a new method for gauging their language proficiency with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) being introduced in the department.

 

The system employs nationally and internationally accepted standards for grading an individual's language know-how.

 

Full story:

http://communications.uwo.ca/com/western_news/stories/setting_benchmarks_for_language_proficiency_20090710444587/

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