Created by France Education International, the TCF is a test of linguistic level in French as a general language intended for all non-French speaking people who wish to have their knowledge of French assessed and validated in a reliable and recognized way. All candidates receive a certificate of results that places them on one of the six levels (from A1 to C2) of the skills scale defined by the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). You cannot fail the TCF. The results certificate issued is valid for two years.

The TCF is available in four versions:

• TCF tout public (TCF TP) (for the general public)
• TCF Québec
• TCF Canada
• TCF Integration, Residence and Nationality (TCF IRN)

Candidate’s handbook
How to prepare?

For anyone wishing to evaluate their French language skills for personal, academic or professional reasons. The TCF TP is composed of three mandatory tests and two optional tests. Please contact the organization requesting your TCF certificate to find out their exact requirements.

To find out more about the TCF tout public

The TCF for Quebec is a French language test that meets the standards of the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI) for the constitution of an immigration file for Quebec. This test is reserved for the exclusive use of candidates submitting an immigration file.

It is possible to take 1, 2, 3 or all the tests.

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The TCF Canada is the version required for any person, whatever their nationality and language of origin (including French and people from French-speaking countries), wishing to apply for permanent economic immigration or to obtain Canadian citizenship from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The TCF Canada test results in a certificate of achievement (issued within 15 working days) that is valid for two years.

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The TCF for access to French nationality (TCF ANF) has been specifically designed for applicants for French nationality by marriage or naturalisation. The TCF ANF certifies a B1 level of language, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

To find out more about the TCF IRN