TEF
French evaluation test
Integration / Residency / Nationality
Quebec, Canada
Take your French test in Bordeaux at Newdeal Institut to certify your level of French. Our test-taking centre offers TEF Tout Public, TEF Québec and TEF Canada.
THE FRENCH EVALUATION TEST - TEF
The French Evaluation Test (TEF) is an international placement test that measures the level of knowledge and skill in French. It was created by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris Île de France in 1998.
The TEF is a French exam recognised by: the Ministry of National Education, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the French Interior Minister, the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada, the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration of Quebec and the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration.
⚠️ If you have no or very limited French writing skills, contact us.
⚠️ All TEF exams 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.
WHY IS THIS FRENCH TEST USEFUL?
This French test can allow:
- To study and integrate French university or schools
- Certify your language level so you can work
- Or to obtain nationality or a residency permit in France, Switzerland or Canada.
Newdeal Institut provides the:
- LThe TEF for acces to Québec (TEFAQ)
- The TEF Canada
The results of this French test are valid for 2 years. A period of 30 days must be respected between 2 attempts.
After these French tests, the results are sent to our test centre within 3 to 4 weeks folllowing the test.
Duration
1 hour to 3 hours 30 minutes
Assessed Skills
Written and oral comprehension skills, written tests and interviews with examiners
Format
Individually assessed computer-based test
with an audio headset
the CEFR level is assessed
Levels A1 to C2
Level A2 - Residency card
Level B1 - French Nationality
The certificate is valid for
2 years
Don't forget
your valid form of ID
Price includes VAT
250€
for all sections
DETAILS OF THE SECTIONS FOR THIS FRENCH EXAM
The TEF French diploma is divided into 5 modular tests to be passed according to the objective or the applications. These French tests are evaluated on the CEFR scale from A1 to C2:
- Oral comprehension: 40 min – 60 multiple choice questions on a computer
This test measures the candidate’s ability to understand French orally through listening to audio. - Written comprehension: 60 min – 50 multiple choice questions in 4 sections on a computer
This test measures the ability to read and understand written material in French. - Oral expression: 15 min – 2 topics are covered (Inquiring / Convincing) face to face with an examiner
This test measures the candidate’s ability to master oral communication. - Written expression: 60 min – 2 subjects are covered (Article / Expressing a point of view) on a computer
This test measures the candidate’s ability to express themselves in French in writing. - Vocabulary and structure: 30 min – 40 multiple choice questions in 4 sections on a computer
This last test measures the candidate’s ability to use the French language correctly by judging vocabulary and grammatical structures.
| EPREUVES DU TEST D'ÉVALUATION DE FRANÇAIS - TEF | ||
|---|---|---|
| TEF Tout Public | TEF Québec | TEF Canada |
| Compréhension orale | IMMIGRATION | OBLIGATOIRE |
| Compréhension écrite | Compréhension orale | Compréhension orale |
| Expression Orale | Compréhension écrite | Expression Orale |
| Expression écrite | Expression Orale | OPTION |
| Lexique et structure | Expression écrite | Compréhension écrite |
| CITOYENNETÉ | Expression écrite | |
| Compréhension orale | ||
| Expression Orale | ||
OUR OTHER FRENCH CERTIFICATIONS
Other French certifications such as TCF and DELF are provided by Newdeal Institut to certify your level of French for the same administrative procedures.
We also provide preparation courses for French exams.
Do you want to take one of the following French exams:
TEF Québec or TEF Canada in Bordeaux ?
