TEF Canada Exam Centers in the USA: Complete Guide (2026)

If you are a French-speaking professional living in the United States and want to apply for Canadian permanent residency through Express Entry (or provincial programs), you must prove your language skills by passing the TEF Canada or TCF Canada exam.

Fortunately, you do not need to fly to Canada to take the test. The Paris Chamber of Commerce (CCIP) and France Éducation International (FEI) have accredited numerous official test centers across the USA.

Here is the complete, updated 2026 directory of TEF and TCF Canada test centers in the United States, along with registration tips.

1. Northeast USA Test Centers

New York, NY