TCF EXAMS
French knowledge test
TCF Tout Public, TCF Québec, TCF Canada
Take your ‘TCF tout Public’, ‘TCF Québec’ or ‘TCF Canada’ exam at Newdeal Institut in Bordeaux to obtain an official certification of your level in French, enabling you to facilitate the start of your administrative tasks and applications!
AN OFFICIAL TEST OF FRENCH KNOWLEDGE
Newdeal Institut de Français is an official test centre for the TCF exams.
This language-level test, from the French Ministries of National Education, Higher Education and Research, evaluates the writing and oral competencies of candidates’ French skills.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONCERNING THE FRENCH TCF EXAMS
If you register for a TCF exam, once your registration has been validated and paid for, Newdeal Institut undertakes to provide you with a certificate of registration for this French exam to prove your steps.
Once the French Test has been corrected, France Education International will issue you an official certificate of results. Please note that it takes approximately one month to obtain the results of the tests because they are subject to double correction by France Éducation International in Paris. This certificate of results is valid for 2 years.
In the event of a failed French TCF test, it is possible to retake the exam under the condition that there is a minimum delay of 30 days between attempts.
Newdeal Institute is also a TCF IRN, DELF/DALF and TEF exam centre. Click on the links to find out more and register for these French exams.
The TCF TOUT PUBLIC
This official test of French knowledge is essential to initiate or pursue higher education in France, it equally addresses all those who wish to find out their level of French for both personal and professional reasons.
The score gained from the TCF TOUT PUBLIC (French knowledge test) reliably determines the candidate’s understanding of the French language against the 6 levels of the European Framework CEFR.
THE TESTS OF THE TCF TOUT PUBLIC
The TCF Tout Public on computer is in the form of a MCQ (multiple-choice questionnaire) comprising 91 questions.
The questions focus on French writing comprehension, the structures of the french language and oral comprehension.
- Oral comprehension : The test equals : 34 QCM – 25 minutes
- Understanding of language structures : The test equals : 23 QCM – 15 minutes
- Writing comprehension : The test equals : 34 QCM – 45 minutes
There are also two complementary optional tests :
- Expressive writing : The test equals : 3 exercises – 60 minutes
- Oral expression : An individual face-to-face exam with an examiner : 3 exercices – 12 minutes
| TCF – TOUT PUBLIC | |
|---|---|
| EPREUVE SUR ORDINATEUR | DURÉE |
| Compréhension orale (34 questions) | 15 Minutes |
| Structures de la langue(23 questions) | 15 Minutes |
| Compréhension écrite (34 questions) | 45 Minutes |
| Option - Expression écrite (3 exercices) | 60 Minutes |
| Option - Expression orale (3 exercices) | 12 Minutes |
⚠️ If you have little or poor command of the French language in writing, contact us.
Time
The exam lasts from1h30 min to 2h30 min with the optional tests
Assessed Skills
The tests include a writing comprehension and an oral exam - both with multiple choice questions. As well as a writing test and a spoken discourse with the examiners.
Format
Individually assessed on the computer
with an audio headset and oral interview
the CEFR level is assessed
From A1 to C2
Certificate length validity
2 years
Dont forget
your valid form of identity
Price with VAT
120€
for the three obligatory tests
70€
for each optional test
⚠️ All the TCF exam sessions are organised on our computer system, located within our Bordeaux office. If you would like to take a paper-based exam, see the DELF page which is a diploma valid for the same procedures.
THE TCF QUÉBEC
The French knowledge test for Québec (TCF Québec), is a French level Language test that meets the standards of the Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion (MIDI) under the constitution for an immigration file for Québec.
People who wish to file an immigration application in a Quebec immigration office or in a general delegation of Quebec can justify their level of French by including a TCF for Quebec certificate in their file.
| TCF – QUEBEC | |
|---|---|
| EPREUVE MODULAIRES SUR ORDINATEUR | DURÉE |
| Compréhension orale (39 questions) | 35 Minutes |
| Compréhension écrite (39 questions) | 60 Minutes |
| Expression écrite (3 exercices) | 60 Minutes |
| Expression orale (3 exercices) | 12 Minutes |
THE TESTS FOR THE TCF QUÉBEC
The TCF for Québec can be composed of 1 to 4 tests.
It assesses French general language skills in oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral expression and written expression.
The exam is formed from 4 modular tests which can be chosen by candidates.
- Oral comprehension : Equal to : 39 QCM – 35 minutes
- Writing comprehension : Equal to : 39 QCM – 60 minutes
- Expressive writing : The test equals : 3 exercises – 60 minutes
- Oral expression : Individually face-to-face with an examiner: 3 exercises – 12 minutes.
Time
From 12 minutes to 2h30 with the options
Assessed Skills
The tests include a writing comprehension and an oral exam - both with multiple choice questions. As well as a writing test and a spoken discourse with the examiners.
Format
Individually assessed on the computer
with an audio headset and oral interview
the CEFR level is assessed
From A1 to C2
Certificate length validity
2 years
Dont forget
your valid form of identity
Price with VAT
70€
for each test
⚠️ AllTCF sessions are organized on a computer in our premises in Bordeaux. If you would like to take a paper-based exam, see the DELF page which is a diploma valid for the same procedures.
THE TCF CANADA
The French Knowledge Test for Canada, TCF Canada, is a French language level test that meets the standards of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the event of economic immigration or obtaining Canadian citizenship.
Individuals concerned by these procedures can justify their French level by including a TCF Canada certificate in their application.
THE TCF CANADA TESTS
The TCF Canada is composed of 4 different exams.
It assesses French general language skills in oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral expression and written expression.
The exam includes 4 compulsory tests.
- Oral comprehension : Equal to : 39 QCM – 35 minutes
- Writing comprehension : Equal to : 39 QCM – 60 minutes
- Expressive writing : The test equals : 3 exercises – 60 minutes
- Oral expression : An individual face-to-face exam with an examiner : 3 exercices – 12 minutes
| TCF – CANADA | |
|---|---|
| EPREUVE SUR ORDINATEUR | DURÉE |
| Compréhension orale (39 questions) | 35 Minutes |
| Compréhension écrite (39 questions) | 60 Minutes |
| Expression écrite (3 exercices) | 60 Minutes |
| Expression orale (3 exercices) | 12 Minutes |
Time
2h50 minutes
Assessed Skills
The tests include a writing comprehension and an oral exam - both with multiple choice questions. As well as a writing test and a spoken discourse with the examiners.
Format
Individually assessed on the computer
with an audio headset and oral interview
the CEFR level is assessed
From A1 to C2
Certificate length validity
2 years
Dont forget
your valid form of identity
Price with VAT
210€
for the 4 tests
⚠️ All the TCF exam sessions are organised on our computer system, located within our Bordeaux office. If you would like to take a paper-based exam, see the DELF page which is a diploma valid for the same procedures.
Would you like to take a TCF Tout Public, TCF Québec or TCF Canada
to certify the level of your French in Bordeaux
and have any questions?
Also discover the TCF IRN
TCF IRN FOR THE RESIDENT CARD OR THE FRENCH NATIONALITY
Newdeal Institut de Français also offers the TCF IRN French exam, the objective of which is to assess the language skills of applicants for a residence permit in France (level A2), as well as those wishing to obtain French nationality (level B1). See our dedicated page.
