TEF exam

(Test d'Évaluation du Français)

The TEF is a certification used to prove your level of French, delivered by the Chamber of Commerce of Paris.

Results are valid for 2 years.

This test is conducted on a computer.

If you are interested in an exam session but do not see a suitable date available, please contact us.
It might be possible to open a session depending on the demand.

The exam takes place on site at Alliance Française Cambridge on a computer and results are available after a period of one to two weeks.

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.

Exam	Dates	Registration Deadline	Price	Results	Bookings
TEF Canada	26 April 1pm - 5pm	Apr 23	£396.00	May 10	Book Now Only 2 spots left!
TEF Canada	17 May 1pm - 5pm	May 10	£396.00	May 31	Book Now Only 3 spots left!
TEF IRN	22 May 2pm - 3.20pm	May 15	£259.00	Jun 05	Book Now Only 4 spots left!
TEF Canada	5 July 1pm - 5pm	Jun 21	£396.00	Jul 19	Book Now Only 2 spots left!
TEF Canada	18 October 1pm - 5pm	Oct 04	£396.00	Nov 01	Book Now Only 3 spots left!

TEF IRN

Directed at candidates wishing to apply for a resident card or a naturalisation in France.

Recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education and many universities or academic institutions.

Test

READING 30 minutes | 13 questions

WRITING 30 minutes | 2 topics to cover

LISTENING 10 minutes | 10 questions

SPEAKING 10 minutes | 2 topics to cover

TEF

Directed at candidates planning to apply for an university in France or in Canada.

Recognized by the French Ministry of the Interior.

Test

READING 60 minutes | 40 questions

WRITING 60 minutes | 2 topics to cover

LISTENING 40 minutes | 40 questions

SPEAKING 15 minutes | 2 topics to cover

LEXIQUE & STRUCTURE 30 minutes | 40 questions

TEF Canada

Directed at candidates planning to immigrate to Canada or to apply for Canadian citizenship.

Recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Test

READING 60 minutes | 40 questions

WRITING 60 minutes | 2 topics to cover

LISTENING 40 minutes | 40 questions

SPEAKING 15 minutes | 2 topics to cover

TEF Québec (TEFAQ)

Directed at candidates planning to immigrate to Quebec or to apply for Canadian citizenship.

Recognized by the Quebec Ministry for Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI).

Test

READING 60 minutes | 40 questions

WRITING 60 minutes | 2 topics to cover

LISTENING 40 minutes | 40 questions

SPEAKING 15 minutes | 2 topics to cover

Contact our examination officer for more information: exam.alliance.cam@gmail.com

Member and Student Reviews

For more information about the TEF diploma, visit the CCI (Chamber of Commerce of Paris) website.

You can find our article published on their website here to know more about our Exam Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will I be able to write accents for the writing exam?

The TEF software includes a digital keyboard with accents. We also have AZERTY keyboards you can use.

Can you pause audios for the listening exam?

The audios will be played automatically and you won't be able to go backwards once you change questions. Here is a tutorial to understand the format of the listening exam better.

I want to apply for French nationality, which level do I need to obtain?

You need to get a B1 level. The TEF IRN maximum level is B1 as this certification has been specifically designed for immigration purposes. You can sit the TEF if you want to know what your language level is on the CEFR scale (A1-C2).

How long will it take to receive my certificate?

It usually takes less than 15 days. You will automatically receive it by email.

How many points do I need to pass the TEF IRN?

You get the A1 level if you obtain a score equal or higher than 100 for each test.
You get the A2 level if you obtain a score equal or higher than 200 for at least 3 tests AND a score equal or higher than 167 for each test.
You get the B1 level if you obtain a score equal or higher than 300 for at least 3 tests AND a score equal or higher than 267 for each one of these tests.