Created in 1998 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, the Test d’Evaluation de Français (TEF) is an international benchmark test that measures your level of competency in French.

Why take the TEF?

The TEF provides confirmation of one’s level of competency in French in any professional, academic or mobility-related context.  

Based on your goals, you will select one of these TEF tests:

• TEF Etudes — To study in France or French-speaking country; to certify your level of French for work

• TEF Intégration — To obtain French citizenship or residency

• TEF Canada — To emigrate to Canada or for Canadian citizenship

• TEFAQ — To emigrate to Quebec

Test Format

Each version of the TEF consists of 4 or 5 of the following sections.   Except for the Oral Expression, all sections are on computer.

1. Oral comprehension (CO) 

2. Written comprehension (CE)

3. Oral Expression (EO) 

4. Written Expression (EE) 

5. Vocabulary and syntax (LS) 

2024 Dates

Sessions are scheduled every Monday and Thursday between 11am and 5pm. 

When signing up, please indicate your preferred date. We will confirm registration by email within 24 hours. 
If the session on your preferred date is full, we will offer the next closest date.

Feel free to contact us for the next available dates.  Most of the time, we have openings within 2 to 4 weeks of registering.

TEF Études

• Oral Compr. - 40 min
• Written Compr. - 60 min
• Vocabulary & Syntax - 30 min
• Written Expression - 60 min
• Oral Expression - 15 min - optional

$300 (basic) - $360 (+oral)

TEF Intégration

• Oral Compr. - 10 min
• Written Compr. - 30 min
• Oral Expression - 10 min
• Written Expression - 30 min

$250

TEF Canada

• Oral Compr. 40 min
• Written Compr. 60 min
• Oral Expression - 15 min
• Written Expression - 60 min

$350 

TEFAQ

• Oral Compr. 40 min
• Written Compr. 60 min
• Oral Expression - 15 min
• Written Expression - 60 min

$350 

TEF Policies

1. Examination fees are non-refundable unless Alliance Française has canceled the session.

2. Candidates will be required to show a proof of ID on their examination day. A proof of ID is either a Passport, a valid Driver Licence or a National ID Card.

3. Candidates will be notified of the examination timetable by email. The examination will start and finish within the 10am – 5pm time frame on examination day.

4. Candidates agree that their oral examinations will be recorded.

Test Results

The TEF grades candidates using a scale of 7 levels that range from 0+ level (basic skills) to level 6 (complete control). 

A digital certificate of results, valid for 2 years, is issued for the applicant and shows the scores on each section of the test. 
The certificate is emailed directly to the applicant within 2 to 3 weeks of the applicant's session.

Candidates may take the test as many times as they want.  However, a one-month waiting period is required between two sessions.

Prepare for the TEF

• Practice with free Tutorials and Sample Papers
   

• Get ready with PrepMyFuture, an e-learning platform specifically designed to prepare you for the TEF.