TCF Canada

The TCF Canada (Test de Connaissance du Français) is a French language proficiency test officially recognized by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for immigration and Canadian citizenship. It evaluates a candidate’s ability to use French in everyday, workplace, and academic contexts.

Developed by France Éducation international, TCF Canada is an alternative to TEF Canada and is designed specifically for those applying to Canadian immigration streams that reward French language ability.

What is TCF Canada?

TCF Canada assesses the four key language skills:

Listening (Compréhension orale)
Reading (Compréhension écrite)
Speaking (Expression orale)
Writing (Expression écrite)

It follows a structure similar to TEF Canada and is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).

Why Take TCF Canada?

🇨🇦 Recognized by IRCC for PR and citizenship

Alternative to TEF Canada with similar acceptance

Earn up to 50 extra CRS points under Express Entry

Useful for Francophone immigration streams and bilingual PNPs

Satisfies the French-language requirement for Canadian citizenship

How to Register

Go to the official site: www.france-education-international.fr
Select your country and nearby authorized test center (India: Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, etc.)
Choose TCF Canada, not TCF Tout Public or TCF Québec
Select a date, upload ID (passport), and pay the fee

💰 Test Fee in India: ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 (may vary by center)

🧾 Bring a valid passport to the test center

TCF Canada Test Format

Module	Duration	Description
Listening	~25 mins	39 MCQs based on audio clips from real-life scenarios
Reading	~45 mins	39 MCQs from various written documents
Speaking	~12 mins	3 speaking tasks (face-to-face with examiner)
Writing	~60 mins	3 writing tasks of increasing complexity

Content Breakdown & Examples

Listening
Reading
Speaking
Writing

Understand job interviews, phone calls, conversations
Answer MCQs testing comprehension of facts and opinions

Read notices, emails, magazine articles, reports
Identify main ideas, details, tone, and vocabulary usage

Task 1: Introduce yourself
Task 2: Ask/answer questions
Task 3: Express and justify an opinion

Task 1: Write a message or email
Task 2: Write a response to a question
Task 3: Present an argument in structured format

Scoring System – CLB Equivalents

Scores range from 0 to 699 and map to CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks):

Skill	Score Range	CLB Level
Listening	523–699	CLB 10
	503–522	CLB 9
	458–502	CLB 8
	398–457	CLB 7
Reading	524–699	CLB 10
	503–523	CLB 9
	458–502	CLB 8
	453–457	CLB 7
Writing	549–699	CLB 10
	524–548	CLB 9
	499–523	CLB 8
	467–498	CLB 7
Speaking	549–699	CLB 10
	524–548	CLB 9
	499–523	CLB 8
	467–498	CLB 7

Score Improvement Tips

Marks Increase If:

Using rich, accurate French vocabulary
Proper grammar and organized ideas
Speaking confidently with good pronunciation
Understanding question instructions fully
Completing all tasks with clear structure

Marks Decrease If:

Immigration Relevance

TCF Canada is accepted for:

🇨🇦 Express Entry (FSW, CEC, FSTP)
🇨🇦 Additional CRS points for French as second official language
🇨🇦 PNPs with French-speaking preference (e.g., Ontario, New Brunswick)
🇨🇦 Francophone Mobility Program
🇨🇦 Canadian Citizenship (if French is your official language)

Adds 15–50 points for second-language proficiency under CRS

Benefits of TCF Canada

• 🇫🇷 Recognized by Canada and French-speaking provinces
Face-to-face Speaking for natural fluency display
Builds your profile for Francophone immigration
Easier than TEF for some candidates due to fewer questions
Boosts your chances in Express Entry and PNP draws

Why TCF Canada is Ideal for Francophone Applicants

If you’re aiming for extra CRS points or applying through a bilingual or Francophone stream, TCF Canada is an excellent choice. Its structured format, Canadian alignment, and CEFR-based scoring provide a reliable pathway for boosting your immigration profile.

Whether you’re a fluent French speaker or working toward CLB 7+, TCF Canada can significantly strengthen your Express Entry profile, broaden your PNP options, and fulfill your language requirement for Canadian citizenship.