TEF Canada Preparation
Overview:
The Test d’Évaluation de Français pour le Canada (TEF Canada) is an official French language proficiency test recognised by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) for Quebec. It is required for applications for Canadian permanent residency, Express Entry, and citizenship. Administered by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce (CCI Paris), TEF Canada assesses listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French and maps results to the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). (CCI Paris, Canada.ca)
Test Structure:
As of 2025, TEF Canada assesses the four mandatory language skills in the following format:
- Listening Comprehension (Compréhension orale) – 40 minutes:
- 40 multiple-choice questions on everyday and workplace conversations.
- Computer-based; tests understanding of spoken French in various accents.
- Reading Comprehension (Compréhension écrite) – 60 minutes:
- 40 multiple-choice questions based on texts such as ads, instructions, and articles.
- Evaluates ability to interpret written French in practical and professional contexts.
- Writing (Expression écrite) – 60 minutes:
- 2 written tasks: formal/informal correspondence and an argumentative or descriptive text.
- Tests spelling, grammar, structure, and ability to express ideas clearly.
- Speaking (Expression orale) – 15 minutes:
- 2 face-to-face tasks with an examiner involving structured and spontaneous responses.
- Measures fluency, pronunciation, coherence, and interactive communication skills.
Scoring:
- Each section is scored on a scale that maps to the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) from levels 1 to 12.
- For Express Entry, candidates must typically reach CLB 7 or higher for full language points.
- Example scores for CLB 7:
- Listening: 249–279
- Reading: 207–232
- Writing: 310–348
- Speaking: 310–348
- Results are generally available within 4–6 weeks. (Canada.ca, CCI Paris)
Test Features:
- Recognised by IRCC and MIFI for official immigration purposes.
- Offered in over 100 countries at certified test centres.
- Combines academic and real-life language scenarios.
- Conducted in a secure testing environment; some centres offer digital testing.
- No limit on how many times a candidate may retake the test. (CCI Paris)
Tutoring Services:
Our TEF Canada preparation programs are designed to help candidates improve across all skill areas:
• Private In-Home Tutoring:
- Targeted coaching on writing formal emails, expressing opinions, and comprehension.
- Vocabulary building and structured speaking practice for fluency.
• Online Tutoring:
- Interactive lessons with real-time feedback from expert instructors.
- Access to sample prompts, mock tests, and listening drills.
Program Highlights:
- Practice with authentic TEF-style questions and audio recordings.
- Grammar and syntax coaching aligned to CLB performance levels.
- Test strategies for time management and understanding scoring rubrics.
- Oral mock interviews and essay evaluations with scoring simulations.
Getting Started:
Whether your goal is to obtain Canadian permanent residence or to meet language requirements for Quebec immigration, our expert-led TEF Canada preparation programs offer flexible, personalised support.
For a free consultation or to learn more about our services, please contact us.