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The TCF is an official French language proficiency test designed by France Education international and accredited by the French Ministry of Education for non-native speakers. It assesses proficiency across all six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) —A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2— validating skills for academic, professional, or immigration purposes (specifically for Canada or Québec).
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Scores mapped to A1–C2.
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Anyone needing a recent proof of level for studies, work, immigration, citizenship, etc.
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Compulsory: Listening, Reading, Language Structures; optional: Writing & Speaking.
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1h30 – ~2h40 depending on optional sections.
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Scored on a scale (0 – 699) with mapping to CEFR (e.g., 300–399 ≈ B1).
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2 years (results then expire).
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Recognized internationally; widely used in France for university admissions, visa procedures, and sometimes for immigration purposes.
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Depends on level achieved; flexible but not graded pass/fail — you get a level.
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TCF Canada, TCF Québec, TCF IRN (integration/nationality), TCF DAP (for university admission).