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2026 Directory

TEF & TCF Canada Exam Centers

Every official TEF Canada and TCF Canada examination centre in the country — organized by province and city. Find addresses, phone numbers, booking tips, and preparation resources for your nearest centre.

Quick Answer

There are 29 cities across 9 provinces and 1 territory with official TEF Canada and/or TCF Canada exam centres. Most cities are served by Alliance Française locations — Ontario and Quebec have the most centres. Select your city below for full details, or skip to the full list.

Find an exam center near you

TEF Canada is administered by CCI Paris IdF; TCF Canada is administered by France Éducation International. Both exams are accepted by IRCC for Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and Canadian citizenship. You can take either exam at any accredited centre — your province of residence doesn't limit where you can book.

Complete exam-centre guides with booking tips

For detailed, province-by-province walkthroughs of every TEF and TCF Canada exam centre — including step-by-step registration, what to bring on exam day, and exam-format comparisons — see our in-depth guides:

TCF Canada

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28+ centres across Canada — every city, every contact, plus IRCC registration tips.

TEF Canada

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14+ Alliance Française locations — addresses, session dates, and CCI Paris IdF booking walkthrough.

How to book your exam

  1. Find your nearest centre from the directory above.
  2. Visit the centre's website and go to “Certifications” or “Examens.”
  3. Check session dates — popular centres fill 4–6 weeks out.
  4. Register with your full legal name exactly as it appears on your passport.
  5. Pay the exam fee ($280–$340 CAD depending on centre and modules).
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