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The TEF Canada is one of the five versions of the TEF, the French certification from the CCI Paris Île-de-France. Recognised by IRCC, it assesses your command of French in writing and speaking to immigrate to Canada or apply for Canadian citizenship.

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What is the TEF Canada?

The TEF Canada is one of the five versions of the TEF, a benchmark language certification issued by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It assesses the French command of non-French speakers, in writing and speaking.

Recognised by IRCC since 2002, this test is an official assessment required for anyone wishing to immigrate to Canada or apply for Canadian nationality.

Open to anyone over 16, regardless of country of origin or mother tongue, it attests to your overall command of French. The score report is valid for two years from its issue date.

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The TEF Canada tests

This version includes four mandatory tests: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, oral expression and written expression.

Reading comprehension

60 min · 40 questions (MCQ)

Assesses your ability to read and understand written documents from everyday, professional or academic situations. MCQ with 4 options, only one correct.

Listening comprehension

40 min · 40 questions (MCQ)

Based on audio documents, it measures your ability to understand spoken French in various contexts. Four sections, MCQ with 4 options, only one correct.

Written expression

60 min · 2 sections

Assesses your ability to write in French:

Section A— write the continuation of a press article, min. 80 words (25 min)
Section B— express and justify your point of view, min. 200 words (35 min)

Oral expression

15 min · 2 sections

Assesses your ability to interact orally with an examiner:

Section A— obtain information on an everyday topic (5 min)
Section B— argue and convince on a given topic (10 min)

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Understanding the scoring

The TEF Canada includes tests scored separately, each on a scale of 0 to 699 points. The scoring places your level on two official scales: the CEFR (A1 to C2) and the Canadian Language Benchmarks (NCLC/CLB, 1 to 12). The scores and both references appear on the score report.

The comprehension tests (reading and listening) are MCQs; the number of correct answers is converted into a score adjusted for difficulty. The expression tests (writing and speaking) are marked by two independent assessors using standardised grids.

Score

Niveau CECRL

0 à 99 A1 non atteint

100 à 199 A1

200 à 299 A2

300 à 399 B1

400 à 499 B2

500 à 599 C1

600 à 699 C2

For an immigration application, the required level depends on the programme: Express Entry generally requires NCLC/CLB 7 in all skills, while Francophone Mobility may accept NCLC/CLB 5.

For a Canadian citizenship application, a minimum of NCLC/CLB 4 is required for listening and oral expression. Check the IRCC website for detailed requirements.

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How to prepare for the TEF Canada?

Good preparation starts with a clear understanding of how each test unfolds and what is expected. You can practise online from home or at an approved centre. The TEF Canada is a proficiency test: you neither pass nor fail it, and you can retake it as many times as you wish to improve your score.

In partnership with the CCI Paris Île-de-France, PrepMyFuture offers a unique online preparation based on recent official mock tests. Also discover our preparations for TEF general public, TEF Québec and TEF IRN.

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How to register for the exam?

Registration is done directly with an approved exam centre, in France or abroad. Check the official list of centres, then contact the one that suits you to find out the registration conditions, available dates and documents to provide.

Once registration is confirmed, you will receive an invitation by email, to be presented on test day with a valid ID. The exam is open to anyone over 16, with no prior qualification.

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Where to take the test?

The TEF Canada can be taken in France or abroad, in an approved centre (Alliance française, accredited training centre, etc.). The full list is available online.

Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an official invitation indicating the date, time, place and instructions to follow on test day.

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Why take the TEF Canada?

The TEF Canada is an official certification that proves your command of French to the Canadian authorities, as part of an immigration or citizenship application.

Beyond administrative procedures, it can also be accepted as proof of level by universities, CEGEPs or employers.

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Tips to succeed in the TEF Canada

Your success depends above all on the quality of your preparation: the more you practise, the better you master the instructions and formats of each test.

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For reading comprehension, lexicon and structure, regularly read varied content in French (press, recipes, instructions, stories) to enrich your vocabulary and gain speed.

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For listening comprehension, expose yourself to spoken French (podcasts, videos, radio) to better grasp accents, registers and structures.

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Check our free tutorials and videos, and practise with our official mock tests.

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