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) | October 21 / FULL | October 30, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | October 21 / FULL | October 31, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | November 4 / FULL | November 14, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | November 4 / FULL | November 15, 2019 |
| TEF Canada (paper/pen) | October 30/ FULL | November 21, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | November 18 / FULL | November 29, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | November 25 | December 5, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | November 25 | December 6, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | December 2 | December 12, 2019 |
| TEF Canada (paper/pen) | November 22 / FULL | December 13, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | December 6 | December 18, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | December 9 | December 19, 2019 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | December 18 | January 9, 2020 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | December 18 | January 10, 2020 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | January 6 | January 16, 2020 |
| TEF Canada/TEFaQ/TEF(computer) | January 6 | January 17, 2020 |
Please visit our website frequently since the dates might change.
The results will be sent 4 to 6 weeks after the exam date.
| 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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