TEF Canada vs TCF Canada: Full Breakdown

Let's dive deep into the specific sections of each exam to help you decide.

Speaking (Expression Orale)

• TEF: 2 tasks (Formal/Informal). Focuses heavily on roleplay and interaction. Time: 15 mins.
• TCF: 3 tasks (Interview/Interaction/Opinion). More progressive difficulty. Time: 12 mins.

Writing (Expression Écrite)

• TEF: 2 Tasks. Finish a story (Fait Divers) + Argumentative Letter.
• TCF: 3 Tasks. Short message + Personal report + Opinion article.

Scoring

Both exams map to CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks). You generally need CLB 7 for basic points and CLB 9 for competitive scores.