Elfe maintains all of its exams on the originally scheduled session dates.
The TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) is an official language test for anyone who wishes, for personal, professional or academic reasons, to evaluate and validate their French skills in a simple and reliable manner.
The results obtained give rise to a certificate of level, valid for 2 years. This certificate allows you to situate your level of French (from A1 to C2) on the scale of competences defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
For more information about the test, click here.
HOW TO REGISTER?
On line, by clicking on the "register" button.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAM?
Our teachers specialised in teaching French as a foreign language and TCF examiners offer you two training courses in order to maximise your chances of success in the TCF-ANF and TCF-CRF exams: test training, techniques and strategies for the written and oral tests and mock tests in exam conditions. For more information on the preparation course, click here.
THE RESULTS
Results will be available within three weeks at the school.
TCF-ANF (FRENCH NATIONALITY)
For people who wish to acquire French nationality by naturalization or marriage. The Ministry of the Interior requires a minimum written and oral level of B1 (intermediate).
The test is composed of four compulsory tests (3h30 in total): oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral expression, written expression. Timetable and fees.
TCF-CRF (RESIDENCE CARD IN FRANCE)
For any foreign person under 65 years of age applying for the first time for the issue of a long-term resident card (valid for 10 years) or a card bearing the words "long-term resident - EU".
The test consists of four compulsory tests (3h30 in total): oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral expression, written expression. Schedule and fees.
TCF-Tout Public
For who?
For university entrance, for work, etc.
The test consists of three compulsory tests: a listening comprehension test, a written comprehension test and a test of mastery of language structures.
The test is composed of two optional tests: an oral expression test and a written expression test.
The duration of the test varies according to the number of tests chosen.
TCF-Québec
For who?
For any person, regardless of nationality and language of origin, wishing to initiate permanent immigration procedures with the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion.
The test may consist of one to four tests: a listening comprehension test, a reading comprehension test, a speaking test and a writing test.
The length of the test varies depending on the number of tests chosen.
TCF-Canada
For who?
For any person, whatever their nationality and language of origin (including French and people from French-speaking countries), who wishes to apply for permanent economic immigration or to obtain Canadian citizenship from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
There are no exemptions for TCF Canada.
The test consists of four tests: a listening test, a reading test, a speaking test and a writing test.
The test lasts 3.5 hours.
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