TEF Canada as part of Canadian citizenship

To become a Canadian citizen, most applicants must meet various requirements, the main ones being:

• Reside permanently in Canada
• Be a resident for at least 3 of the last 5 years (1,095 days)
• Declare income
• Obtain a citizenship test
• Have proof of language skills in French or English.

Preparation for the TEF

If you plan to obtain Canadian citizenship, you will therefore need to validate a file comprising several elements including validation of language skills in French or English.

In fact, to qualify for Canadian citizenship, it is necessary to prove that you have achieved a NCLC 4 or higher level in French or English in the following tests:

• Listening comprehension: 40 min – 60 questions
• Oral expression: 15 min – 2 topics to cover

Many certificates and diplomas can be used as proof of language skills, provided that the training was completed in French or English

If you do not have a certificate or diploma that can serve as proof of language skills, it is essential to take one of the following tests, accredited by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):

English:

• CELPIP Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
• IELTS

French:

• TEF Canada
• TCF Canada