WHAT IS TCF?
The TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) is an official language test for anyone who, for personal, professional or academic reasons, wants to assess and validate their French language skills in a simple and reliable way. This test must be taken on the premises of an approved test centre. It is not possible to take the exam online.
The results obtained give rise to a level certificate available within two to three weeks, valid for 2 years. This certificate shows your level of French (A1 to C2).
CONDITIONS FOR REGISTERING FOR THE EXAM
By registering for the TCF, candidates are aware that they will have to read simple sentences written in French and they certify that they are able to do so.
The price of the tests includes: taking the tests and providing the necessary equipment.
All registrations are final and cannot be changed.
When registering for the exam via our secure online payment site, if the candidate does not report any errors made when filling in the registration form within 48 hours of confirmation of registration, the school will charge the candidate €50 for amendment costs.
Registration fees are non-refundable, except in the event of illness (please provide medical proof within 48 hours) or transport difficulties (flight cancellations, strikes, etc. – please provide proof). If this is the case, and proof is provided, the exam may be postponed free of charge or refunded. After the 48-hour deadline, the free deferral will not be granted and you will have to register for the exam again.
CONDITIONS FOR ENROLMENT ON THE PREPARATION COURSE
By registering for the TCF, candidates are aware that they will have to read simple sentences written in French and they certify that they are able to do so.
All registrations are final and cannot be changed. Registration fees are non-refundable.
In the event of the school being closed for reasons of “force majeure”, a state of emergency or a decision by the French authorities, the course will be offered online. No refunds will be possible.
Students who are more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted to class and no refund will be given.
ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM
Candidates must present valid photo ID and the invitation to the exam.
Candidates who arrive late will not be admitted to the examination room.
Mobile phones and other electronic devices must be switched off and kept in the bags.
Only materials and documents provided by the invigilator and examiner are permitted.
In the event of fraud, falsification or disruption of the test session observed by the prescriber, the approved test centre or France Education International, sanctions will be taken by the FEI Disciplinary Committee. Depending on the type of fraud or falsification, the penalty for the candidate may consist of cancellation of the test or of the certificate issued, and/or a ban on taking the test for a period set by the committee. The Disciplinary Committee’s decision is communicated to the candidate who committed the fraud, the test centre and the prescriber.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
It is not possible to retake the TCF less than 30 days after a previous session, regardless of the test centre.
An invitation will be sent by e-mail only a few days before the exam. Caution! If candidates have not received their invitations, they should check their “Junk mail”/”Spam” folder in their inbox before contacting the test centre.
No invitation will be returned.
The results will be available from the school within two to three weeks. You will be notified by e-mail when your results are available.
For detailed information on the events, visit the FEI website: https://www.france-education-international.fr/
The correction of all the tests is centralised at the FEI. The compulsory and comprehension tests are marked by scanner. Expression tests are marked twice, by a team of trained and authorised markers.
For all communication with the Elfe test centre, the candidate must indicate the nature of the TCF (nationality, residence, etc.) and the date of the session. Without this information, the applicant’s request will not be processed.
By registering, you are informed of and accept the terms and conditions for registering and taking the exam. You also accept the terms and conditions for enrolment on the preparation course, where applicable.
You certify on your honour that the information provided is accurate.
WHAT IS TEF?
Created in 1998 by the CCI Paris Ile-de-France, the Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) is an international reference exam that measures your level of knowledge and skills in French. The TEF can be used to certify your level of French in any professional, academic or mobility context, particularly for :
Studying in France with TEF Études
Obtaining French nationality with TEF Naturalisation
Obtaining a resident’s card in France with the TEF Resident’s card
Immigrating to Canada and obtaining Canadian citizenship with TEF Canada
Immigrating to Quebec with TEF Québec (TEFAQ)
This test must be taken on the premises of an approved test centre. It is not possible to take the exam online.
CONDITIONS FOR REGISTERING FOR THE EXAM
By registering for the Test d’évaluation de français, candidates are aware that they will have to read simple sentences written in French, and they certify that they are able to do so. They are also aware that the examination will be computer-based and that no personal attention will be given to them.
The price of the tests includes: taking the tests and providing the necessary equipment.
All registrations are final and cannot be changed.
When registering for the exam via our secure online payment site, if the candidate does not report any errors made when filling in the registration form within 48 hours of confirmation of registration, the school will charge the candidate €50 for amendment costs.
Registration fees are non-refundable, except in the event of illness (please provide medical proof within 48 hours) or transport difficulties (flight cancellations, strikes, etc. – please provide proof). If this is the case, and proof is provided, the exam may be postponed free of charge or refunded. After the 48-hour deadline, the free deferral will not be granted and you will have to register for the exam again.
For more information on the conditions for registration and taking the test, please consult :
https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/tests-diplomes/test-evaluation-francais-tef/conditions-dinscription-et-de-passation-dutest-devaluation-de-francais/
CONDITIONS FOR ENROLMENT ON THE PREPARATION COURSE
By enrolling on a preparatory course, candidates are aware that they will be required to read simple sentences written in French, and they certify that they are able to do so.
All registrations are final and cannot be changed.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM
Candidates must present valid photo ID and the invitation to the exam.
Candidates who arrive late will not be admitted to the examination room.
Mobile phones and other electronic devices must be switched off and kept in the bags.
TEF GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION
Only materials and documents provided by the invigilator and examiner are permitted.
In the event of fraud, falsification or disruption of the test session observed by the prescriber, the approved test centre or the CCI Paris Ile-de-France, penalties will be imposed by the CCI Paris Ile-de-France Disciplinary Commission. Depending on the type of fraud or falsification, the penalty for the candidate may consist of cancellation of the test or of the certificate issued, and/or a ban on taking the test for a period set by the committee. The Disciplinary Committee’s decision is communicated to the candidate who committed the fraud, the test centre and the prescriber.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
It is not possible to retake the TEF less than 30 days after a previous session, regardless of the test centre.
An invitation will be sent by e-mail only a few days before the exam. Caution! If candidates have not received their invitations, they should check their “Junk mail”/”Spam” folder in their inbox before contacting the test centre. No invitation will be returned.
The results will be available by e-mail within four to six weeks. CCI Paris Ile-de-France will send the digital certificates directly and automatically to the candidates as soon as they are published.
Caution! No paper certificate is issued. Candidates can still apply to the CCI Paris Ile-de-France. The minimum charge for printing is €50.
For detailed content and examples of each test, visit the Business French website (CCI Paris Ile-de-France): https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/tests-diplomes/test-evaluation-francais-tef/
For any communication with the Elfe test centre, the candidate must indicate the nature of the TEF (nationality, residence, etc.) and the date of the session. Without this information, the applicant’s request will not be processed.
By registering, you are informed of and accept the terms and conditions for registering and taking the exam. You also accept the terms and conditions for enrolment on the preparation course, where applicable.
You certify on your honour that the information provided is accurate.
Do you want to register with Elfe? Our registration process is simple. If you need more information, you can also contact us.
