What is the difference between TEF and TCF Canada?

TEF Canada and TCF Canada are two separate official French tests accepted by IRCC for immigration and citizenship. Both evaluate listening, reading, writing and speaking, and both map to CLB levels. TEF is administered by the CCI Paris Île-de-France; TCF is administered by France Éducation International. Candidates can take either exam — choice often depends on availability and test-centre fees.

What CLB level do I need for Canadian immigration?

Most Express Entry candidates target CLB 7 on all four skills (roughly CEFR B2). Francophone Mobility and several PNPs reward CLB 7+, with bonus points at CLB 9. Our scoring system converts your practice scores to both CEFR and CLB so you can track progress against the exact target you need.

Are the mock tests the same format as the real exam?

Yes. The TCF mock follows the 39 listening + 39 reading + 3 writing + 3 speaking format (3 hours total). The TEF mock follows 60 listening + 50 reading + 2 writing + 2 speaking (~2h55). Section time limits match the real exam and you cannot go back to previous questions once answered.

How is my writing and speaking scored?

Writing responses and speaking transcripts are evaluated by Claude AI against the TEF/TCF rubric (task relevance, structure, grammar, vocabulary, coherence). You receive a per-question score, CEFR estimate, and targeted feedback in French.

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Exam Info

TEF Canada vs TCF Canada

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TEF Canada

✓ Administered by CCIP Paris
✓ Computer-based test
✓ 4 sections: CO, CE, EE, EO
✓ Valid for 2 years
✓ Accepted for PR & citizenship

TCF Canada

✓ Administered by France Education
✓ Computer-based test
✓ 4 sections: CO, CE, EE, EO
✓ Valid for 2 years
✓ Accepted for PR & citizenship

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TEF Canada (Test d'evaluation de francais) is a French language proficiency test recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency and citizenship applications.

TCF Canada (Test de connaissance du francais) is another French language test accepted by IRCC. Both TEF and TCF are equally valid for immigration purposes.

You get 3 full mock tests completely free, including both Listening and Reading sections with detailed scoring and CEFR level estimation.

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