TEF

This test assesses French language skills for personal, academic or professional reasons on the six-level scale: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. TCF is valid for two years.

e-TEF Canada
For immigration and citizenship application procedures, the Federal Government of Canada requests proof of the applicants’ linguistic knowledge of French. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada recognises the e-TEF for these purposes since 2002. The TEF format that applies to these procedures is TEF Canada.

What are the tests for TEF Canada?
You must take the following tests for a Canadian immigration application:
+ Oral comprehension: 40 min – 60 questions
+ Written comprehension: 60 min – 50 questions
+ Oral expression: 15 min – 2 topics to cover
+ Written expression: 60 min – 2 topics to cover

You must take the following examinations for a Canadian citizenship application:
+ Oral comprehension: 40 min – 60 questions
+ Oral expression: 15 min – 2 topics to cover

Please note! All tests must be completed on the same day for your certificate to be recognized by Canadian authorities.

TEF exam preparation classes are done on an individual basis. Please see Individual lessons and mini-groups. We do not offer group classes at the moment.