Table 3.31

Average proficiency scores for Francophones, by language of test,
Canada without Quebec, population aged 16 and over, 2003
Language of test Mean Standard error
A. Prose
English 269 (2.9)
French 255 (2.1)
Total 264 (2.1)
B. Document
English 265 (2.7)
French 252 (2.2)
Total 261 (2.0)
C. Numeracy
English 258 (3.4)
French 247 (2.1)
Total 254 (2.4)
D. Problem solving
English 261 (3.1)
French 249 (2.4)
Total 257 (2.2)

Source: International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey, 2003.