tef canada

20. tcf canada

The Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF Canada) is an official test delivered by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
It assesses your level of French for a federal Canadian immigration application or a Canadian citizenship request.

The TEF Canada is recognized by Canadian authorities for immigration and naturalization procedures.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The French Institute of Rwanda does not recommend or certify any external training center.
We invite the public to remain vigilant towards organizations presenting themselves as partners or affiliates without official approval.
The French Institute of Rwanda does not charge registration fees and does not sell exam places.
Exam registrations are carried out exclusively online.
Only candidates who have secured a place are invited to pay the exam fees to confirm their registration.

Test structure

The TEF Canada (computer-based version) includes four mandatory sections:

Listening comprehension
Speaking
Reading comprehension
Writing 

FRENCH LEVELS

A1

Beginner

Understand and use simple everyday phrases.

A2

Elementary

Communicate in simple and predictable situations.

B1

Intermediate

Express yourself with ease and understand more complex texts.

B2

Upper-inter

Communicate clearly and develop ideas on many topics.

C1

Advanced

Master French   fluently and communicate on complex subjects.

REGISTRATION STEPS:

  1. Create your client account or log in
  2. Choose the exam you are interested in 
  3. Click on “Register” 
  4. Complete your cart 
  5. Receive your invoice by email 
  6. Pay the invoice (by bank card or transfer only), then send proof of payment to: accueil@if-rwanda.org 
  7. Receive your payment receipt 
  8. Wait for your exam invitation
  9.  

Scoring system

  • Each section is scored out of 699 points 
  • A level (A1 to C2) is assigned according to the official scale 
  • A certificate of results is issued with the score and level for each skill

Invitation and results

  • Exam invitation sent by email before the test 
  • Results available within 2 to 3 weeks 
  • Official certificate valid for 2 years

PAYMENT METHODS

● Card payment at the reception
● Bank transfer or deposit (details provided on the invoice)
● No cash or mobile money payments
Payment must be made within 3 days after receiving the invoice.

Sample test papers

See the France Éducation International website 

TEF Canada - Inscriptions ouvertes:

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Difference between TEF Canada and TCF Canada

criteria TEF Canada TCF Canada
Organization
Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP)
France Éducation International
Purpose
Federal Canadian immigration and citizenship
Federal Canadian immigration and citizenship
Recognized by
IRCC (Canada)
IRCC (Canada)
Skills assessed
Listening, reading, writing, speaking
Listening, reading, writing, speaking
Number of tests
4 mandatory sections
4 mandatory sections
Style
More professional/practical
More standardized and academic
Validity
2 Years
2 Years
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