TCF
The test Canada and Quebec immigration applications ask for.
What TCF is
The Test de Connaissance du Français is a French proficiency test administered by France Éducation international, most commonly required for Canadian and Quebec immigration applications (including Express Entry and the Quebec Selection Certificate), as well as some university admissions and naturalisation applications.
Exam format
How the exam is structured
The compulsory sections are Listening, Reading, and Grammar/Vocabulary: all multiple-choice and adaptive, meaning the questions adjust in difficulty based on your answers. Speaking and Writing are optional add-ons, required for most immigration pathways but not for every use of the test.
Who it's for
Who takes it
Applicants to Canadian federal or Quebec immigration programmes, where a specific TCF score band directly affects your application's points total, plus some university and naturalisation applicants.
How we prepare you
How we prepare you
Preparation is built around the score band your specific immigration file needs, not a generic 'get better at French' plan, with timing strategy for the adaptive sections and full mock tests under real conditions so you know your likely band before the real sitting.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need all four sections?
It depends on your immigration pathway: some only require Listening and Reading, others need all four. We check your specific requirement before building your study plan.
How is TCF different from DELF/DALF?
TCF is adaptive and reports a score, valid for two years, specifically built for immigration points systems. DELF/DALF are pass/fail level certificates that never expire. Which one you need depends entirely on what your destination asks for.
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