TEF
Please note that tests fees are not refundable and that the date selected is firm.
What is TEF Canada
The TEF Canada test assesses the level of proficiency in French for anyone applying for immigration in Canada. The TEF Canada test is recognised by Immigration Canada.
Who can take it
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age to take the TEF test. Candidates may take the test several times, allowing for a minimum of 30 days between two exam sessions.
What will be assessed
The TEF Canada consists of 4 modules to evaluate your level of proficiency :
Listening:
Multiple choice questions
60 questions -
40 min
Reading:
Multiple choice questions
50 questions –
60 min
Writing:
2 topics –
60 min
Speaking:
1 examiner
2 subjects covered –
15 min
Fees
Permanent Residency
4 compulsory and indivisible modules:
Listening + Reading + Speaking + Writing
$390*
Canadian Citizenship
2 compulsory and indivisible modules:
Listening + Speaking
$195*
Individual Modules
Listening
$97.5*
Reading
$97.5*
Speaking
$97.5*
Writing
$97.5*
What is TEF Naturalisation
The TEF Naturalisation test assesses the level of proficiency in French in listening and speaking for anyone applying for French citizenship.
Who can take it
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age to take the TEF test. Candidates may take the test several times, allowing for a minimum of 30 days between two exam sessions.
What will be assessed
The TEF Naturalisation consists of four compulsory modules that must be taken together:
Reading:
Multiple choice questions –
35 questions –
45 min
Listening:
Multiple choice questions–
35 questions –
25 min
Writing:
1 topic –
30 min
Speaking:
1 examiner
1 topic –
10 min
Fees:
LISTENING + SPEAKING + READING + WRITING
$390*
Register:
Please contact us at exam@afhalifax.ca or call us at 902-580-8284.
What is it TEFAQ
The Test of Evaluation of French Adapted for Quebec (TEFaq) is a test that aims to measure the candidates’ level of proficiency in French, in both speaking & listening. Candidates also have the possibility to assess their skills in reading and writing.
The TEFaq test is recognised by the Quebec Ministry for Immigration, Diversity, and Inclusion (MIDI) for Québec Selection Certificate applications.
Who can take it
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age to take the TEF test. Candidates may take the test several times, allowing for a minimum of 30 days between two exam sessions.
What will be assessed
The TEF Naturalisation consists of two compulsory modules that must be taken together:
Reading:
Multiple choice questions
35 questions
45 min
Listening:
Multiple choice questions
35 questions
25 min
Writing:
1 topic
30 min
Speaking:
1 examiner
1 topic
10 min
Fees:
Permanent Residency
4 compulsory and indivisible modules:
Listening + Speaking + Reading + Writing
$390*
Individual Modules
Listening
$97.5*
Reading
$97.5*
Speaking
$97.5*
Writing
$97.5*
Register:
Please contact us at exam@afhalifax.ca or call us at 902-580-8284.
What is it TEF Etudes
Officially recognised since 2004 by the French National Ministry of Education in the context of a first registration for university undergraduate studies, the TEF Études en France assesses your proficiency in oral and written French.
The TEF Études en France is mandatory for any foreign student who wishes to sign up in the first year of an undergraduate program in a French university (Article D. 612-12 of the Education Code).
Who can take it
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age to take the TEF test. Candidates may take the test several times, allowing for a minimum of 30 days between two exam sessions.
Candidates must pass both the written and oral sections of the TEF and obtain 315 points, equivalent to 14/20 in the written expression section to be admissible to the first year of an undergraduate degree.
What will be assessed
The TEF Études en France consists of four modules:
Listening:
60 questions
40 minutes
Reading:
50 questions
60 minutes
Vocabulary and Syntax:
40 questions –
30 minutes,
1 topic –
30 min
Writing:
2 topics –
60 minutes
1 topic –
10 min
Fees:
Permanent Residency
4 compulsory and indivisible modules:
LISTENING + READING + VOCABULARY AND SYNTAX + WRITING
$390*
Register:
Please contact us at exam@afhalifax.ca or call us at 902-580-8284.
Please note
- Test date cannot be rescheduled with less than 10 business days notice.
- In the case a candidate is not allowed to enter the exam room (for example a candidate without a valid piece of ID), fees will
not be refunded and a new application will be required after 30 days. - Payment must be made in full at the time of registration.
- Registration fees for Tests and Diplomas are not refundable under any circumstances, unless Alliance Française has to
cancel a session of tests, in which case an alternative exam date will be offered, or a full refund will be granted. - An official notification will be sent by email to the candidate before the test.
- Information is given as an indicative reference only, It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she is
registered for the appropriate test.
Please contact the appropriate authorities should you have any question or concern about your application.
1. Choosing your test
Make sure the TEF is the right test for your situation. Alliance Française Halifax and its employees cannot be held responsible for the test selection made by the candidate.
When signing up for the test, candidates understand that they will have to read simple sentences written in French and understand that they are required to be able to do so.
In order to take the computer-based TEF test, you must have basic knowledge of computer skills (be able to read on a screen, use a mouse pad and a keyboard).
2. Registering
If you would like to register for the TEF Canada, you can do so at the available dates. Please note that the time is subject to change depending on the number of candidates.
Verify the accuracy of the information you provide on the registration form as we will need to contact you to confirm your registration.
If you would like to register for any other kind of TEF, please email us: exam@afhalifax.ca or call us at 902-580-8284.
All requests for accommodations must be accompanied by supporting documents at the time of registration (doctor’s note to specify the nature of the situation and which arrangements must be made to ensure you take the test in the optimal conditions).
3. Paying the fees
Accepted methods of payment:
- using our online store
- over the phone with Visa or MC
- Interac etransfer
Important: It is the candidates’ responsibility to ensure that they are paying for the corresponding fees.
For any questions, you can email us: exam@afhalifax.ca or call us at 902-580-8284.
4. Scheduling your test
You can book your TEF Canada using our online store. Your registration will be confirmed once we have received your payment.
If you would like to register for any other kind of TCF, please email us: exam@afhalifax.ca or call us at 902-580-8284.
Should you need to reschedule your test appointment, please contact us at exam@afhalifax.ca or call us at 902-580-8284 10 days prior to your appointment.
5. Test Day
Candidates must arrive at the official centre at the time of their appointment with their official convocation and a valid official identity document with photo.
Leaving the room will not be permitted, unless in case of emergency or health issue previously informed by the candidate and justified with a medical certificate.
Communication with other candidates will not be permitted.
Candidates arriving late will not be allowed in the examination room once the examination has started.
In the event of fraud or misconduct by a candidate (disturbing the examination procedure, communication or attempt to communicate with other candidates or the outside…), candidates expose themselves to immediate removal from the examination room as well as a ban from taking the test for a period that will be determined by the CCI Paris-Ile De France.
6. After your test
An official certificate of results will be sent by email between 4 and 6 weeks after the test has been completed.
TEF certificates are valid for 2 years.
If you would like to contest your results, please contact us at exam@afhalifax.ca within 30 days after receiving your results.
Prepare for your test
Prepare for your TEF test with the online learning platform Prepmyfuture! You will have access to learning sheets and exercises specific to the TEF.
What is included:
- 1 TEF diagnostic
- Official mock tests
- Test simulations
- Learning sheets for each question type
- Refresher course in grammar and vocabulary
- TEF exercices to progress
PrepmyFuture has been designed by Le Français des Affaires and the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris.
Prepmyfuture products are non-refundable.
The 6 competency levels, A1 to C2, of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The 12 levels of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
The NCLC credits equivalences.
L’ échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétences en français des personnes immigrantes adultes.
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Alliance Française Halifax
5509 Young St.
B3K 1Z7 Halifax, NS
Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact:
902 580 8284
exam@afhalifax.ca