The TEF (Test d’Evaluation du Français) is a general French exam for Francophones and non-native speakers designed to assess their level of proficiency and skills in French.
Level of Proficiency
The TEF exam provides candidates with a linguistic evaluation of their level in French by using a 7-level scale indexed to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC).
Candidates
The TEF is suited for non-native speakers and is designed for adult candidates (min. 16 years old) wishing to evaluate their knowledge in French. The results of the exam can be used as a part of a graduate project or for personal reasons.
Evaluated Skills
The exam assesses candidates on their oral and written comprehension, as well as written and oral expression.
Exam Details
The TEF exam is made up of two series of tests:
- Three compulsory tests in a multiple choice format with 150 questions for an accurate assessment of language skills:
- Reading comprehension (CE): 60 minutes - 50 questions - 300 points
- Listening comprehension (CO): 40 minutes - 60 questions - 360 points
- Structure & vocabulary (LS): 30 minutes - 40 questions - 240 points
Two optional tests:
- Written expression (EE): 60 minutes - two discussion topics - 450 points
- Oral expression (EO): 15 minutes - two discussion topics - 450 points
The test results provide a breakdown of your test score for each exam, detailed comments for each evaluated skill, and a visual of your results.
A diploma is not required to take the TEF exams.
To know more about the test and for further practice, please visit the TEF website and download the TEF Candidate Handbook.
Several options are offered during registration. The compulsory and optional modules can be taken during the same session.Applicants can choose to take one or both optional module on the same day. They can also choose to complete the optional modules and take up to a year to complete the compulsory modules. After one year, candidates must retake the compulsory modules.
Applicants can obtain information on the different instructions for each module in the TEF Candidate Handbook which will be sent to them two weeks prior to each session at the same time as their invitation to take the exam. The TEF assesses candidates from elementary to advanced levels.
Results
The TEF results in a certificate of completion. Each certificate is detailed and personalized. For each test, you will be given: the number of points you received, the French level achieved, and a comment on your knowledge in general French.
The certificates of completion are delivered to you 6 to 8 weeks after the exam.
It is possible to take the test more than once, as long as there is a 60-day waiting period between registrations.
| Exam | Registration deadline | Examination dates | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF/TEF Intégration | November 13 | November 28, 2023/ FULL | North York Campus |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF/TEF Intégration | November 14 | November 29, 2023/ FULL | Spadina Campus |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF/TEF Intégration | November 15 | November 30, 2023/ FULL | North York Campus |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF/TEF Intégration | November 16 | December 1, 2023/ FULL | Spadina Campus |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF/TEF | November 16 | December 1, 2023/ FULL | North York Campus |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF/TEF Intégration | November 20 | December 5, 2023/ FULL | North York Campus |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF/TEF Intégration | November 21 | December 6, 2023 | Spadina Campus |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF | November 23 | December 8, 2023/ FULL | North York Campus |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF/TEF Intégration | November 27 | December 12, 2023/ FULL | North York Campus |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF/TEF Intégration | November 29 | December 14, 2023/ FULL | North York Campus |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF | November 29 | December 15, 2023/ FULL | North York Campus |
The results will be sent by email around 2 to 4 weeks after the exam.
Please visit our website frequently since the dates might change.
| Exam | Fees |
|---|---|
| QCM | $192.00 |
| Oral expression test | $99.00 |
| Written expression test | $99.00 |
- 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.
- Complete the registration form
- You will receive an email with the information to make the payment. Follow the instructions and reply to the email with proof of payment. (You will have 72 hours to make the payment)
- Once we have received all this information, we will send you a confirmation email with the date and time of the test.
