The TEF Canada (Test d’Évaluation de Français) is a standardized French language proficiency test recognized by the Government of Canada (IRCC) for immigration and citizenship purposes. It evaluates a candidate’s ability to use French in various real-world and professional situations.
If you are applying for Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), or Canadian citizenship, TEF Canada is an excellent option to gain additional points, especially if you claim French as your first or second official language.
TEF Canada tests four core language skills:
It is administered by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP) and follows a format aligned with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) and Canada’s CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks).
💰 Test Fee in India: ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 (varies by center)
🧾 Bring valid passport on exam day
| Module | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Listening |
~40 mins |
60 MCQs based on daily life conversations |
|
Reading |
~60 mins |
50 MCQs based on various written documents |
|
Writing |
60 minutes |
2 tasks (formal/informal writing & argumentative essay) |
|
Speaking |
15 mins |
2 tasks: discussion and opinion-sharing |
Scores range from 0 to 699 per skill. Each section is converted to a CLB level for IRCC.
| Skill | Score Range | CLB Level |
|---|---|---|
|
Listening |
316–360 |
CLB 10 |
|
|
298–315 |
CLB 9 |
|
|
270–297 |
CLB 8 |
|
|
248–269 |
CLB 7 |
|
Reading |
316–360 |
CLB 10 |
|
|
298–315 |
CLB 9 |
|
|
270–297 |
CLB 8 |
|
|
248–269 |
CLB 7 |
|
Writing |
393–450 |
CLB 10 |
|
|
371–392 |
CLB 9 |
|
|
349–370 |
CLB 8 |
|
|
310–348 |
CLB 7 |
|
Speaking |
393–450 |
CLB 10 |
|
|
371–392 |
CLB 9 |
|
|
349–370 |
CLB 8 |
|
|
310–348 |
CLB 7 |
TEF Canada is accepted for:
Can be used alone or with IELTS/CELPIP as part of your profile
If you’re targeting additional immigration points or applying through Francophone or bilingual streams, TEF Canada is the best choice. It helps boost your CRS score, gives you access to more PNPs, and enhances your chances in the Express Entry pool.
For French speakers or learners with strong preparation, TEF Canada can make your Canadian dream faster and more accessible. Whether as a first or second language test, it adds strong value to your immigration file.
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