TCF EXAMS
French language proficiency test
TCF General Public, TCF Quebec, TCF Canada
AN OFFICIAL TEST OF FRENCH KNOWLEDGE
Newdeal Institut de Français is one of centres for the TCFexams.
This language level test from the French Ministries of Education , higher education and research, assesses candidates ‘ oral and writtenskills in French.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THE TCF FRENCH EXAM
If you register for a TCF exam, once your registration has been validated and paid for, Newdeal Institut commits to providing you with a certificate of registration for this French exam as proof of your application.
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 marking 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 Institut 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 obtained from the TCF TOUT PUBLIC (French knowledge test) reliably determines the candidate’s understanding of the French language on the 6 levels of the European Framework CEFR.
THE SECTIONS OF THE TCF TOUT PUBLIC
The TCF Tout Public computer-based test takes the form of a multiple-choice questionnaire comprising 91 questions.
The questions focus on French written comprehension, the structures of the French language and oral comprehension.
- Oral comprehension : Collective section : 34 questions – 25 minutes
- Understanding of language structures : Collective section : 23 questions – 15 minutes
- Written comprehension : Collective section : 34 questions – 45 minutes
There are also two complementary optional tests :
- Writing : Collective section: 3 exercises – 60 minutes
- Oral expression : An individual face-to-face test 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, please contact us.
Duration
The exam lasts from 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes with the optional tests
Assessed Skills
The tests include a written comprehension and an oral exam - both with multiple choice questions. As well as a writing test and a speaking test with the examiners.
Format
Individual test on computer
with headphones + oral interview
the CEFR level is assessed
From A1 to C2
The certificate is valid for
2 years
Don't forget
your valid form of ID
Price includes VAT
135€
for the 3 compulsory tests
70€
by optional tests
Valid for
Further studies in France
Validation of French language level as part of the CPF
⚠️ All the TCF exam sessions are taken on computers, 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 application 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 dossier.
| 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 SECTIONS OF THE TCF QUÉBEC
The TCF for Quebec can be made up of 1 to 4 tests.
It assesses listening, reading, speaking and writing skills in French as a general language.
The exam is formed from 4 modular tests which can be chosen by candidates.
- Oral comprehension : Collective section : 39 questions – 35 minutes
- Written comprehension : Collective section : 39 questions – 60 minutes
- Writing : Collective section: 3 exercises – 60 minutes
- Oral expression : Individual face-to-face test with an examiner: 3 exercises – 12 minutes.
Duration
From 12 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes with options
Assessed Skills
The tests include a written comprehension and an oral exam - both with multiple choice questions. As well as a writing test and a speaking test with the examiners.
Format
Individual test on computer
with headphones + oral interview
the CEFR level is assessed
From A1 to C2
The certificate is valid for
2 years
Don't forget
your valid form of ID
Price includes VAT
70€
per event
Valid for
Expatriation to Quebec
⚠️ AllTCF sessions are organised 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 Canadian Citizenship (IRCC) in the event of economic immigration or application for Canadian citizenship.
Individuals concerned by these procedures can justify their French level by including a TCF Canada certificate in their application.
THE TCF CANADA SECTIONS
The TCF Canada consists of 4 tests.
It assesses skills in French as a general language in oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral production and written production, written comprehension, oral production and written production.
The exam includes 4 compulsory tests.
- Oral comprehension : Collective section : 39 questions – 35 minutes
- Written comprehension : Collective section : 39 questions – 60 minutes
- Writing : Collective section: 3 exercises – 60 minutes
- Oral expression : An individual face-to-face test with an examiner : 3 exercices – 12 minutes
The MCQ* is compulsory. The other two tests are optional.
For official applications, e.g. nationality, residence, you must take all the tests.
| 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 |
Duration
2 hours 50 minutes
Assessed Skills
The tests include a written comprehension and an oral exam - both with multiple choice questions. As well as a writing test and a speaking test with the examiners.
Format
Individual test on computer
with headphones + oral interview
the CEFR level is assessed
From A1 to C2
The certificate is valid for
2 years
Don't forget
your valid form of ID
Price includes VAT
220€
for the 4 events
Valid for
Expatriation to Canada
⚠️ All the TCF exam sessions are taken on computers, 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 your level of French in Bordeaux
or do you have any questions?
Find out about the TCF IRN
TCF IRN FOR THE RESIDENCY CARD OR 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 residency permit in France (level A2), as well as those wishing to obtain French nationality (level B1). See our dedicated page.
