There are different types of TEF 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 TEF down below and on the website
of Paris Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
TEF: Test d'Evaluation du Français / French Evaluation Test.
Click here to learn more about the test.
It's issued by the French Ministry of Education and remains valid for 2 years.
To learn more about the TEF Canada (for Canadian permanent residency and citizenship) requirements, click
here.
To learn more about the TEF Québec (for immigration to Québec) requirements, click
here.
To learn more about the TEF Naturalisation (for French and Swiss citizenships) requirements, click here.
To learn more about the TEF Carte de résident (for French resident card) requirements, click here.
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 TEF 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.
All exams are organised at the Alliance française of Edmonton. Your complete registration (form + payment)
needs to be received, at the latest, 10 days before your exam date.
FEBRUARY
The exam starts at 10am. If late, you will not be allowed to
enter and will not be granted any refund.
Until 1:00pm, you will take the computer-based parts of the exam in group (Writing, Listening, Reading).
Your oral expression (Speaking) will be scheduled on the same day, between 1:00pm and 4pm. You
will receive the details at the latest a week before your exam.
Full Exam - $390
Your answers will be sent to Paris CCI for grading. The Alliance française of Edmonton is not grading the exam and cannot be held
responsible for the results obtained by the candidate.
Your results will be communicated by email
4 to 6 weeks after
the exam. The virtual certificates will be sent directly by Paris CCI to the email address you registered with.