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 36 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.
Ontario
Quebec
- Baie-ComeauTCF only1 center
- ChibougamauTCF only1 center
- Saint-FélicienTCF only1 center
- ChicoutimiTCF only1 center
- DrummondvilleTCF only1 center
- SherbrookeTCF only1 center
- GaspéTCF only1 center
- KirklandTCF only1 center
- La PocatièreTCF only1 center
- LavalTCF only1 center
- Saint-ConstantTCF only1 center
- MontréalTEF + TCF8 centers
- Québec CityTEF + TCF3 centers
- Rouyn-NorandaTCF only1 center
- Sept-ÎlesTCF only1 center
- Trois-RivièresTCF only1 center
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nunavut
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 Exam Centers: Complete 2026 Directory →
28+ centres across Canada — every city, every contact, plus IRCC registration tips.
TEF CanadaTEF Canada Exam Centers: Complete 2026 Directory →
14+ Alliance Française locations — addresses, session dates, and CCI Paris IdF booking walkthrough.
Preparing from outside Canada?
Many candidates prepare before they arrive in Canada. If you are applying from India, use these guides to compare TEF Canada, TCF Canada, IELTS, and French-test strategy for Canada PR.
How to book your exam
- Find your nearest centre from the directory above.
- Visit the centre's website and go to “Certifications” or “Examens.”
- Check session dates — popular centres fill 4–6 weeks out.
- Register with your full legal name exactly as it appears on your passport.
- Pay the exam fee ($280–$340 CAD depending on centre and modules).
- Prepare with PrepMyFrench — real AI simulations of the exact exam format before you sit.
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