Nova Scotia · 2 Exam Centers
TEF & TCF Canada Exam Centers in Halifax
Halifax offers official exam centres for both TEF Canada and TCF Canada. Find addresses, contact details, session information, and booking tips below.
Quick Answer
Halifax has 2 official exam centres — 1 for TEF Canada and 1 for TCF Canada. Both exams are accepted by IRCC for Express Entry. Book 4–6 weeks ahead — spots are limited, especially in peak immigration months.
TEF Canada Exam Centres in Halifax
TEF Canada is administered by the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris Île-de-France (CCI Paris IdF). The exam has four mandatory modules — Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking — and results are valid for 2 years.
Alliance Française de Halifax
- Address
- 5509 Young Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 1Z7
- Phone
- 1-902-580-8284
- Website
- www.afhalifax.ca
- [email protected]
PrepMyFrench Tip
This center offers both TEF and TCF Canada. Check their website for session schedules as they vary seasonally.
TCF Canada Exam Centres in Halifax
TCF Canada is administered by France Éducation International (formerly CIEP). The exam has four mandatory modules — Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking — and results are valid for 2 years. TCF Canada centres are more numerous nationwide, including many university campuses.
Alliance Française de Halifax
- Address
- 5509 Young Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 1Z7
- Phone
- 1-902-580-8284
- Website
- www.afhalifax.ca
- [email protected]
How to book your Halifax exam
- Choose your preferred centre from the list above.
- Visit their official website and go to “Certifications” or “Examens.”
- Check the session calendar and pick a date at least 4–6 weeks out.
- Register with your full legal name as it appears on your passport.
- Pay the exam fee ($280–$340 CAD depending on centre).
- Receive your confirmation email — note the date, time, and what to bring.
Exam centres near Halifax
If sessions are full in Halifax or you want more date options, these nearby cities also have accredited exam centres:
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