PrepMyFrench
PrepMyFrench
Also known as: Test d'Évaluation de Français · TEF Canada exam · TEF for Canada
TEF Canada (Test d'Évaluation de Français pour le Canada) is a French proficiency exam administered by the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris Île-de-France. It is accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and Canadian citizenship applications.
Anyone applying for permanent residence in Canada under a program that awards Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for French. Express Entry candidates earn additional CRS points for CLB 7+ French proficiency.
Four sections: Compréhension Orale (listening, 40 min, 60 questions), Compréhension Écrite (reading, 60 min, 50 questions), Expression Écrite (writing, 60 min, 2 tasks), and Expression Orale (speaking, 15 min, 2 tasks).
TEF Canada scores are valid for 2 years from the test date for immigration purposes.
Both exams are accepted by IRCC and use the CLB scale. TEF Canada is administered by CCI Paris IdF; TCF Canada by France Education International. The formats differ in question count and timing; see "TCF Canada" for details.
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