The Test de connaissance du français is
an exam that assesses a non-native
French speaker’s French
language abilities.
The TCF is used for French language immigration and
citizenship requirements in
places such as France, Canada or Québec, and for job applications or for personal use.
For more information about the TCF diploma, visit
the France Éducation International website.
You can find our article published on their website here to know more about our Exam Center.
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This exam takes place on-site at the Alliance Française and the results are available after a period of two
months.
Cancellations after the final registration date will not be refunded in full or in part.
Cancellations no later than one day before the
registration deadline must be given in writing and are subject to a £50 cancellation fee.
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The TCF Intégration Résidence Nationalité is aimed at all foreign nationals over 16 years old who want to confirm their level of French in order to:
Reading
20 questions (20 minutes)
Listening
20 questions (15 minutes)
Writing
3 topics to cover (30 minutes)
Speaking
3 topics to cover
(10 minutes)
The TCF tout public is the language level test set by the French Ministry for National Education, Young People and
Sports.
It assesses general French language skills for those whose first language is not French.
Reading 29
multiple choice questions
(45 minutes)
Grammar 18
multiple choice questions
(15 minutes)
Listening 29
multiple choice questions
(25 minutes)
Writing
3 topics to cover (60 minutes)
Speaking 3
topics to cover
(14 minutes)
TCF Canada is intended for anyone 16 years of age or over, regardless of their nationality or native
tongue, needing to certify their level of French as part of the procedures for economic immigration to Canada or for obtaining
Canadian citizenship.
Therefore, the applicant must file a case with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Reading 39
multiple choice questions (60 minutes)
Listening 39
multiple choice questions (35 minutes)
Writing 3
exercises (60 minutes)
Speaking
3 topics to cover
(14 minutes)
The TCF Québec is a French proficiency exam that is intended for people who are applying for immigration to Québec, to ensure that the person meets the standards of the Ministry for Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion (MIDI).
Reading 29 multiple choice questions
(45 minutes)
Listening
29 multiple choice questions
(25 minutes)
Writing 3
exercises
(60 minutes)
Speaking
3 topics to cover
(12 minutes)
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