TEF exams
The Test d’Évaluation de Français pour le Canada (TEF Canada) is a test of general French which assesses the level of proficiency in French
of francophones and non-francophones alike.Created in 1998 by the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industrie, TEF is an
international benchmark test that measures your level of knowledge and skills in French.
It is recognised as official proof of language proficiency by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) as well as by the Ministère de
l’Immigration et des Communautés Culturelles du Québec (MICC) for permanent residency applications, Certificat de Sélection du Québec
applications and Canadian citizenship applications.
The TEF Canada assesses the candidate’s proficiency in French using a 7 level scale based on the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and
the
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
It consists of 4 modules: listening, speaking, reading and/or writing
Why take the TEF?
The TEF provides confirmation of one’s level of competency in French in any professional, academic or mobility-related context,
and in particular for:
- Studying in France with the TEF Études
- Obtaining French nationality with the TEF Naturalisation
- Emigrating to Canada and obtaining Canadian citizenship with the TEF Canada
- Emigrating to Quebec with the TEF Québec – TEFAQ
What are the tests?
The TEF consists of 5 parts :
- Oral comprehension (CO) 40 mi
- Written comprehension (CE) 60 min
- Oral Expression (EO) 15 min– 2 topics
- Written Expression (EE) 60 min– 2 topics
- Vocabulary and syntax (LS) 30 min
According to your goals and the formalities you need to complete, you can choose the TEF version that includes the tests you
require.
PREPARATION
We recommend enrollment into our language classes, either group or private. You can also benefit from optimal progression by a
combination of both solutions. Talk to us for a personalized program. View course catalog here.
Additional information is available here: lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/tests-diplomas/prepare-for-the-tef/
TEF
Accredited by the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the TEF is an international benchmark test that measures your level
of knowledge and skills in French.
TEST DETAILS
There are five modules to choose from: oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral expression, written expression, vocabulary &
syntax (approx. 4 hours).
TEF CANADA
Accredited by the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Test d’Evaluation de Français (TEF) is an international
benchmark test that measures your level of knowledge and skills in French. The TEF Canada Immigration is specific to those wishing to
emigrate to Canada.
TEST DETAILS
Oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral expression, written expression (approx. 3.5 hours).
TEF POUR LA NATURALISATION
Accredited by the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the TEF is an international benchmark test that measures your level
of knowledge and skills in French. The TEF Naturalisation is specific to those applying for French citizenship.
TEST DETAILS
Oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral expression, written expression (approx. 2.5 hours).
TEFAQ (Test d'évaluation de français adapté au quebec)
Accredited by the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the TEF is an international benchmark test that measures your level
of knowledge and skills in French. The TEFAQ is specific to those wishing to emigrate to Québec. Primary applicants must complete the Full
examination, while non-primary applicants must complete Electives only.
EXAM DETAILS
TEFAQ (Electives only): Oral comprehension, oral expression (approx. 1.5 hours).
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