French exams & diplomas | TCF: Test de Connaissance du Français
Get your French skills certified!
Test de Connaissance du Français tout public /
French Language Test. It allows non-native speakers of French to obtain a simple, effective and precise evaluation of their skills in
comprehension and expression. It assesses general French language skills for those whose first language is not French.
| Exam components | Duration and type of questions | Price |
| Compulsory | ||
| Listening Comprehension | 25 mins / 29 multiple-choice questions | AU$ 379.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | 45 mins / 29 multiple-choice questions | |
| Language Structures | 15 mins / 18 multiple-choice questions | |
| Optional | ||
| Writing | 60 mins / 3 exercises | AU$ 199.00 |
| Speaking | 15 mins / one-on-one, 3 exercises | AU$ 199.00 |
Test de Connaissance du Français Canada / French Language Test for Canada
Minimum age to enrol: 16 years old.
Public:
Anyone, regardless of nationality and her native language, wishing to initiate proceedings of immigration with
the Canadian ministry for immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. This TCF has been designed to meet the requirements of the
authorities which make mandatory and systematic testing and French or English exams as part of the procedures for issuance of a visa. The
French and the French speakers are also affected by this measure. No other TCF test or diploma are accepted as proof French language
level.
Levels : from A1 to C2
The TCF Canada is recognised
for 2 years.
The TCF Canada is organised in 4 exercises which evaluate the skills in French:
| Exam components | Duration and type of questions | Price |
| Listening Comprehension | 35 mins / 39 multiple-choice questions | AU$ 695.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | 60 mins / 39 multiple-choice questions | |
| Writing | 60 mins / 3 exercises | |
| Speaking | 12 mins / one-on-one, 3 exercises |
More information on France
Education International website.
Unless clearly advised otherwise, all exams are
organised at our offices Level 13, 55 Swanston street, 3000 Melbourne, during business hours. We reserve the right to add extra days for
each session.
Please note that candidates will not be able to choose their examination date. They will receive an email one week before the test at the latest to inform them of the precise day(s) and time of their examinations.
| Sessions | Dates | Expression of interest |
| Second week of April 2024 | TCF tout public | closed |
| Third week of May 2024 | TCF Canada | canceled |
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Apply by completing this form.
If you have any questions, please contact the Reception desk on 03 9525 3463.
Results are sent to the test centre within 15 working days of receipt of the examination electronically only.
Candidates receive a digital certificate of results with a total score between 100 and 699 as well as a
mention of the corresponding Common European Reference Framework for Languages level, from A1 to C2:
|
A1 |
A2 |
B1 |
B2 |
C1 |
C2 |
|
100-199 points |
200-299 points |
300-399 points |
400-499 points |
500-599 points |
600-699 points |
In order to qualify to score points for Canada immigration purposes, candidates need to have a B2 (Advanced) level minimum.
For further information about TCF, visit the France Education International's website.
For further information about Canadian immigration application, visit www.canadavisa.com.
Group courses: we offer collective
courses from A1 to C1 levels
online, in St Kilda and in the CBD, including DELF/DALF preparation courses throughout the year. Not sure what
your level is?
Click here to fill in our quick online assessment request
form
and a tutor will contact you to discuss course options.
Resources:
Our multimedia library also stocks a variety of books to help you prepare for the TCF.
Not sure what your level is? Take this free online self-assessment created by the FEI and RFI (page in French).