Tcf 
The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) is a test of general French which allows non-native French speakers to obtain a simple, effective and precise evaluation of their skills in comprehension and expression.
There are different types of TCF exams. Some are directed at candidates wishing to assess their level of proficiency
in French for immigration applications to Canada or Quebec, for French citizenship applications or to go study in France. You will find
more information about the different TCF down below and on the website
of France Éducation International (in French).
Description & structure
TCF: Test de Connaissance du Français / French Language Test. Click
here to learn more about the test.
It's issued by the French Ministry of Education and remains valid for 2 years.
TCF
The TCF exam allows you to certify your French level for professional, personal or academic purposes. Learn
more here.
TCF Canada
The TCF Canada is for immigration and naturalization purposes in Canada. Learn
more here.
TCF Quebec
The TCF Quebec is for immigration purposes in Quebec. Learn more here.
TCF French resident
The TCF French resident is for people applying for a long-term residency in France. Learn more here.
TCF French citizenship
The TCF French citizenship is for people applying to become a French citizen. Learn more here.
Please note:
Your registration will be completed once we receive both your form and payment.
On the day of the exam, we will take a picture of you to confirm your identity.
By registering and paying for the examination, you agree to our terms and conditions of the TCF examination and you certify that you have read all the necessary documents.
You won’t be able to enter the exam if you don’t have the ID you signed up with on the form or if you arrive after the exam officially began.
The biggest part of the exam will be on computer, at the Alliance française of Edmonton.
Next sessions & registration dates
Unless clearly advised otherwise, all exams are organised at the Alliance française of Edmonton location.
Your complete registration (form + payment) needs to be received, at the latest, 10 days before your exam date.
March
- March 31, 2023 - sold out
Next sessions
May
- May 24, 2023 (sold out)
Pricing
TCF Canada: $390
How to register
- Read about the requirements for your situation, our policies and the candidate guide available here (in French).
- THERE ARE DIFFERENT TCF EXAMS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY WHICH ONE IS SUITABLE FOR YOUR SITUATION. (learn more here)
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For the TCF CANADA ONLY
- Click here to fill out the form and proceed with payment, at least 10 days before your exam date.
- Your registration is now complete! You will receive an email from us a week, at the latest, before your exam, with the instructions and details. Don't forget to check your spams and junk emails!
- If you have any questions or didn't receive the email, please contact us at tcf@afedmonton.ca
- For other TCF exams, please contact us.
How to prepare
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Prep courses (not a language course). We offer 2 prep courses in collaboration with PrepMyFuture:
- On your own ($45): you will have access to a dedicated website with mock tests, grammar and vocabulary lessons and pointers for the test…) .
- With a teacher ($175): you will also have access to this dedicated website, but we will add 2 hours of private course with a teacher (who also happens to be a certified TCF examiner!) to give you an opportunity to work on the Writing and Speaking parts of the exam. Contact us if you'd like to book one!
- Private classes: personalised training and flexible scheduling, private tuition is a great way to get ready before your exam. Click here to learn more.
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Resources:
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- Practice the Listening part of the exam with RFI Savoirs.
- TV5 Monde is offering sample questions, check them out here.
- Our multimedia library stocks books to help you prepare for the TCF.
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Results
Results will take 6 to 8 weeks. We will let you know when your certificate is available for pick-up at the Alliance française of Edmonton. If you cannot come and pick them up, we can arrange to have them mailed to you: you will need to provide us with a Large (33x25.4cm) prepaid envelop with your name and address on it.
Results assigned by national juries are final. The Alliance française of Edmonton is not grading the exam and cannot be held responsible
for the results obtained by the candidate.
If you failed the exam, you may take it again 30 days after the last time you took it.
