Test d'évaluation du français

The Test d'évaluation du français (TEF) is a test of fluency in French for non-native speakers. It is awarded by the CCIP. It is often required to be admitted into universities and is recognized by the Federal government of Canada as a proof of fluency in immigration procedures.

The test is made up of three mandatory and two optional sections. The reading, listening, grammar and vocabulary sections are mandatory and must be taken together, while the writing and speaking sections are optional and can be taken separately.

NB. The Federal Government of Canada requires both mandatory and optional section for immigration purposes. The Federal Government of Canada requires that applicants use the score listed in the "ancien equivalent" column. The scores below represent the "ancien equivalent." New scores are out of /699.

Section	Time allotted	No of questions	No of points allotted	Remarks
Reading comprehension	60 min	50 questions	300 points	Mandatory. Multiple choice questions.
Listening comprehension	40 min	60 questions	360 points	Mandatory. Multiple choice questions.
Grammar	30 min	40 questions	240 points	Mandatory. Multiple choice questions.
Written expression	60 min	2 topics	450 points	Optional.
Oral expression	35 min	2 topics	450 points	Optional.

Exam Format for TEF: TEF Syllabus and Structure

The TEF Exam is designed to evaluate the French language skills of non-native speakers across four major components: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

The candidate has to answer questions from all parts of the test which range from Level A1 to C2. Therefore, he is assessed on the basis of mixed questions ranging from beginner to advanced level of difficulty.

This holistic approach ensures a thorough assessment of an individual's language proficiency in various contexts, mirroring real-life situations.

New TEF Exam Format

1. Speaking: 2 subjects in 15 minutes

2. Listening: 40 questions in 40 subjects

3. Writing: 2 topics in 60 minutes

4. Reading: 40 questions in 60 minutes

5. Vocabulary & syntax: 40 questions in 40 minutes

External links

• CCIP