The TEF (Test d’Evaluation du Français) is administered by the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris(CCIP). The TEF is recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) as conclusive proof of your language skills.
It assesses candidates from an elementary to an advanced level. No specific qualification or training is required to take the TEF.
The TEF includes:
- Three compulsory tests: a total of 2 hrs 10
- Reading comprehension 1 hour
- Listening comprehension 40 minutes
- Structures & vocabulary 30 minutes
Two optional tests: 1 hrs 35
- Written expression 1 hour
- Oral expression 20 minutes
The test results are validated by an official document attesting to the points earned for each section and the linguistic and communication objectives attained. Therefore it is impossible to fail the TEF.
This certificate is valid for two year from the date one takes the exam.
The sections are based on various exercises and activities. For further information, please check the TEF website and the TEF Candidat Handbook.
| Exam | Registration deadline | Examination dates |
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| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | May 20 FULL | May 30, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | May 20 FULL | May 31, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | June 3 FULL | June 14, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | June 10 FULL | June 20, 2019 |
| TEF Canada (paper/pen) | May 30 FULL | June 21, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | June 17 | June 27 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | June 17 | June 28, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | June 24 | July 5, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | June 28 | July 12, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | July 8 | July 19, 2019 |
| TEF Canada (paper/pen) | July 3 | July 26, 2019 |
| TEF Canada (paper/pen) | July 8 | August 2, 2019 |
| TEF Canada (paper/pen) | July 15 | August 9, 2019 |
| TEF Canada (paper/pen) | July 15 | August 16, 2019 |
| TEF Canada (paper/pen) | July 15 | August 23, 2019 |
Please visit our website frequently since the dates might change. The results will be sent 4 to 6 weeks* after the exam date. *
The CCI Paris will be closed from Juy 29 to August 16 - no process during this time.
| Exam | Fees |
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| QCM | $220.00 |
| Oral expression test | $110.00 |
| Written expression test | $110.00 |
- Payments must be made in full at the time of registration.
- A non-refundable $75 fee will be charged in the event of cancellation or rescheduling before the registration deadline.
- No refund or rescheduling will be granted past the registration deadline.
- It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she is registered for the appropriate exam. The Alliance Française of Toronto and its employees cannot be held responsible for the choices made by the candidate.
- No refund or credit will be granted under any circumstances past the afore mentioned deadlines, unless Alliance Française has to cancel a session of tests, in which an alternative exam date will be offered, or a full refund will be granted.
- Visa / Mastercard/ Interac / Certified Cheque or Personal Cheque or cash are accepted.
- Read les conditions d'inscription et de passation du TEF
- Download the registration form and the payment authorization form
- Complete it
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Return the completed registration form along with your payment and a copy of the first page of your passport.
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In person
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By mail
Alliance Française Toronto
Attn. Rachel Pestre
95 Sheppard Avenue W.
Toronto, ON M2N 1M4Please make sure the payment and documents are received before the registration deadline. Seats are limited. -
By email
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