TEF Canada
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.
Who takes TEF Canada
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.
TEF Canada sections
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).
Score validity
TEF Canada scores are valid for 2 years from the test date for immigration purposes.
How TEF Canada differs from TCF Canada
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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