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 two years.

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 IRN	2 February 2pm - 3.20pm	Jan 19 2024	£259.00	Feb 16 , 2024	Book Now
TEF	2 February 2pm - 5.10pm	Jan 19 2024	£358.00	Oct 06	Book Now
TEF Canada	31 January 2pm - 5pm	Jan 19 2024	£396.00	Feb 14 , 2024	Book Now
TEF Québec	31 January 2pm - 5pm	Jan 19 2024	£396.00	Feb 14 , 2024	Book Now

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 at Alliance Française Cambridge on a computer and results are available after a period of one to two weeks.

Do you wish to apply for a resident card or a naturalisation in France?

Prove your French language skills with the TEF IRN, recognised by the French Ministry of the Interior.

Do you plan to apply for an university in France or in Canada?

Prove your language skills with the TEF, recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education and many universities or academic institutions.

See an example of certificate here.

Do you plan to immigrate to Canada? Do you wish to apply for Canadian citizenship?

Prove your French language skills with the TEF Canada, recognised by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

See an example of certificate here.

Do you plan to immigrate to Quebec?

Do you wish to apply for Canadian citizenship?

Prove your French language skills with the TEF Quebec (TEFAQ), recognised by the Quebec Ministry for Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI).

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.

You need the A2 level to obtain a resident card.
The B1 level is required to apply for French nationality.

How to get ready for the exam?

Tutorials Tutorials

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How to get there

Alliance Française Cambridge

1 Red Cross Lane, CB2 0QU Cambridge
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Do you have any questions?

Feel free to contact our Exam Team at exam.alliance.cam@gmail.com

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