TEF exam

(Test d'Évaluation du Français)

The TEF is a certification used to prove your level of French, delivered by the Chamber of Commerce of Paris.

Results are valid for 2 years.

This test is conducted on a computer.

If you are interested in an exam session but do not see a suitable date available, please contact us.
It might be possible to open a session depending on the demand.

The exam takes place on site at Alliance Française Cambridge, 1 Red Cross Lane, CB2 0QU.
This exam is computer-based and results are available after a period of one to two weeks.

Cancellations will not be refunded in full or in part.

Speaking exams are conducted on the same day.

Exam	Dates	Location	Registration Deadline	Price	Results	Bookings
TEF	7 February 1pm - 5pm	1 Red Cross Lane CB2 0QU Cambridge	Jan 24	£358.00	Feb 21	Book Now Only 2 spots left!
TEF IRN	12 February 2pm - 4pm	1 Red Cross Lane CB2 0QU Cambridge	Jan 29	£259.00	Feb 26	Book Now Only 1 spot left!
TEF Canada	14 February 1pm - 5pm	1 Red Cross Lane CB2 0QU Cambridge	Jan 31	£396.00	Feb 28	Book Now Only 1 spot left!
TEF Canada	14 March 1pm - 5pm	1 Red Cross Lane CB2 0QU Cambridge	Feb 28	£396.00	Mar 28	Book Now Only 2 spots left!
TEF Canada	4 April 1pm - 5pm	1 Red Cross Lane CB2 0QU Cambridge	Mar 21	£396.00	Apr 18	Book Now Only 1 spot left!
TEF IRN	9 April 2pm - 4pm	1 Red Cross Lane CB2 0QU Cambridge	Mar 25	£259.00	Apr 09	Book Now Only 4 spots left!
TEF IRN	14 May 2pm - 4pm	1 Red Cross Lane CB2 0QU Cambridge	Apr 30	£259.00	Apr 09	Book Now Only 4 spots left!
TEF Canada	16 May 1pm - 5pm	1 Red Cross Lane CB2 0QU Cambridge	May 02	£396.00	May 30	Book Now Only 3 spots left!
TEF Canada	13 June 1pm - 5pm	1 Red Cross Lane CB2 0QU Cambridge	May 30	£396.00	Jun 27	Book Now Only 3 spots left!

TEF IRN

Directed at candidates wishing to apply for a resident card or a naturalisation in France.

Recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education and many universities or academic institutions.

Test

READING 30 minutes | 13 questions

WRITING 30 minutes | 2 topics to cover

LISTENING 10 minutes | 10 questions

SPEAKING 10 minutes | 2 topics to cover

TEF

Directed at candidates planning to apply for a university in France or in Canada.

Recognized by the French Ministry of the Interior.

Test

READING 60 minutes | 40 questions

WRITING 60 minutes | 2 topics to cover

LISTENING 40 minutes | 40 questions

SPEAKING 15 minutes | 2 topics to cover

LEXIQUE & STRUCTURE 30 minutes | 40 questions

TEF Canada

Directed at candidates planning to immigrate to Canada or to apply for Canadian citizenship.

Recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Test

READING 60 minutes | 40 questions

WRITING 60 minutes | 2 topics to cover

LISTENING 40 minutes | 40 questions

SPEAKING 15 minutes | 2 topics to cover

TEF Québec (TEFAQ)

Directed at candidates planning to immigrate to Quebec or to apply for Canadian citizenship.

Recognized by the Quebec Ministry for Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI).

Test

READING 60 minutes | 40 questions

WRITING 60 minutes | 2 topics to cover

LISTENING 40 minutes | 40 questions

SPEAKING 15 minutes | 2 topics to cover

Contact our examination officer for more information: exam.alliance.cam@gmail.com

Member and Student Reviews

For more information about the TEF diploma, visit the CCI (Chamber of Commerce of Paris) website.

You can find our article published on their website here to know more about our Exam Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will I be able to write accents for the writing exam?

The TEF software includes a digital keyboard with accents. We also have AZERTY keyboards you can use.

Can you pause audios for the listening exam?

The audios will be played automatically and you won't be able to go backwards once you change questions. Here is a tutorial to understand the format of the listening exam better.

I want to apply for French nationality, which level do I need to obtain?

You need to get a B1 level. The TEF IRN maximum level is B1 as this certification has been specifically designed for immigration purposes. You can sit the TEF if you want to know what your language level is on the CEFR scale (A1-C2).

How long will it take to receive my certificate?

It usually takes less than 15 days. You will automatically receive it by email.

How many points do I need to pass the TEF IRN?

You get the A1 level if you obtain a score equal or higher than 100 for each test.
You get the A2 level if you obtain a score equal or higher than 200 for at least 3 tests AND a score equal or higher than 167 for each test.
You get the B1 level if you obtain a score equal or higher than 300 for at least 3 tests AND a score equal or higher than 267 for each one of these tests.