Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF)
The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF), designed by the France Education International (formerly CIEP) and accredited
by the French Ministry of Education, is a French language proficiency test for non-native speakers who wish to evaluate and have their
level of proficiency certified for professional, academic, or personal reasons.
The TCF grades and ranks candidates at one of the six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2). Click here to access the “Manuel
du candidat” (in
French). The certificate shows results with a total score between 100 and 699.
Candidates will receive a certificate issued by the French Ministry of Education. It is valid for 2 years from taking the test.
CHOOSE YOUR TCF
TCF TOUT PUBLIC
The TCF tout public consists of three compulsory section:
Listening
comprehension (15 min)
Reading
comprehension (25 min)
Language
structures (45 min)
Optional section:
Written
expression (1 hour)
Oral
expression (15 min)
The writing and speaking portions are optional, but strongly recommended for university candidates. (TCF DAP)
TCF ANF
(accès à la Nationalité Française)
The TCF ANF exam consists of four mandatory sections:
Listening
comprehension (25 min)
Reading
comprehension (45 min)
Written
expression (30 min)
Oral
expression (10 min)
TCF CANADA
The TCF CANADA exam consists of four mandatory sections:
Listening
comprehension (35 min)
Reading
comprehension (60 min)
Written
expression (60 min)
Oral
expression (12 min)
TCF Carte de resident
The TCF CRF exam consists of four mandatory sections:
Listening
comprehension (15 min)
Reading
comprehension (20 min)
Written
expression (30 min)
Oral
expression (10 min)
TCF quebec
The TCF QUEBEC exam consists of four elective sections:
Listening
comprehension (35 min)
Reading
comprehension (60 min)
Written
expression (60 min)
Oral
expression (12 min)
TCF Policies
1. The test fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to a future examination session. See update under
"Additional Policies" below.
2. It is the candidate’s responsibility to check that their names and details are correct on the confirmation of
enrollment, as they appear on their passport. The same details will appear on the attestation.
3. Once set, the schedule of examination dates and times may not be altered.
4. Candidates should arrive at the time indicated on the notification of examination timetable, which they will be
receiving by email, and wait at the reception area of 1221 Brickell Ave. Suite 2100, Miami, FL 33131 until the coordinator drives them to
the examination class. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
5. Candidates will be required to bring official proof of identity on their examination day and the notification of
examination timetable. Only passports, national ID cards, and photo driving licenses will be accepted. Failure to produce one of the
above-mentioned cards will deny candidates access to the examination room.
6. Results are due four to six weeks after the examination day. Candidates will be informed by email. No scores will be
given by phone to candidates.
7. Test dates may be subject to alterations or cancellations in cases of force majeure. Due to insufficient number of
candidates, the Alliance Française Miami Metro reserves the right to cancel a test. See update under "Additional
Policies".
Additional TCF Policies during COVID-19
8. The Alliance Française MIAMI METRO applies the latest guidelines issued for the state of Florida. Please check the Florida
State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19) website
for additional information. All candidates must agree and respect the additional TCF Policies during COVID-19; the Alliance Française
Miami Metro reserves the right to refuse any candidate who does not comply to these rules and regulations.
9. In an effort to limit the spread of the virus, residents of the states of Florida are given priority to TCF enrollments
(candidates are asked for a proof of residence). The Alliance Française Miami Metro reserves the right to cancel registrations of
candidates residing in other states. Candidates from other states are requested to present one of the followings: a COVID-19 negative
result completed in Miami 72 hours before the test or the proof of a 14-day self-quarantine in Miami.
11. All TCF sessions will be individual, so there is only one candidate at a time. Exceptions can be made for two members
of the same household.
12. a) Pre-screening questionnaire: The day before the test, candidates are required to answer by email to a
pre-screening questionnaire, in which they are asked to confirm that no one in their household or their social circle had in the previous 14
days: a confirmed case of COVID-19, close contact with anyone with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, been tested or advised to be
tested due to a known/suspected exposure of COVID-19, been advised or directed to quarantine or self-isolate due to COVID-19, travelled out
of the states of Florida, or had COVID-19 symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell,
headache, fatigue, muscle aches, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, congestion or runny nose.
b) Health check: The day of the test, a health check will be conducted before entering the building, including
temperature check and health questions.
13. Candidates are required to wear a mask covering their mouth and nose during the whole time. In addition, face shields
will be used during the oral expression test, and candidates will be provided with one. The Alliance Française Miami Metro has
headsets for the candidates, but we recommend that candidates bring their own. The candidates are required to reduce their personal
belongings to the minimum—ID, headsets, one water bottle. No food is allowed in the center room.
14. The Alliance Française de Miami Metro exam center is located at the 1221 Brickell Ave. Suite 2100 Miami, FL
33131.
15. Cancellations:
- Until one week before the test: the test fee is reimbursed minus a $40-cancellation fee.
-
The week before or the day of the test, for documented illness or other documented emergencies. COVID-19 symptoms can be documented with a
medical virtual appointment report or a COVID-19 test.
- The week before the test with no documented cause or no-shows: no reimbursement.
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The Alliance Française Miami Metro reserves the right to cancel any given session if it cannot meet the COVID-19-related safety requirements
for both its physical space and its personnel.
DATES AND Registration to be announced
