Registration for May 5th TEF exams is now open. Please register below.

Test d'évaluation de français

The Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF ) is a test of general French which assesses the level of proficiency in French of francophones and non-francophones alike. Created in 1998 by the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industrie, TEF is an international benchmark test that measures your level of knowledge and skills in French.

The TEF is officially recognized by :

the French Ministry of Education
the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
the French Ministry of the Interior
the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada
the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration
the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration

The TEF assesses the candidate’s proficiency in French using a 7 level scale based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CECRL) and the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
It consists of 4 modules: listening, speaking, reading and/or writing

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Please read the terms and conditions thouroughly before enrolling.

Why take the TEF?

The TEF provides confirmation of one’s level of competency in French in any professional, academic or mobility-related context,
and in particular for:

Studying in France with the TEF Études
Obtaining French nationality with the TEF Naturalisation
Emigrating to Canada and obtaining Canadian citizenship with the TEF Canada
Emigrating to Quebec with the TEF Québec – TEFAQ

What is the tef?

The TEF consists of 5 parts* :

Oral comprehension (CO)
Written comprehension (CE)
Oral Expression (EO) – 2 topics
Written Expression (EE) – 2 topics
Vocabulary and syntax (LS)

*According to your goals and the formalities you need to complete, you can choose the TEF version that includes the tests you require.

How to enroll?

To enroll in a TEF exam, please purchase one of the products below. AFNO members receive a $30 discount on the exam!

• By enrolling, you agree to the terms and conditions of the TEF exam.
• Upon payment, you will receive a form via email to complete.
• Please email afno@af-neworleans.org with any questions.

Registration is now open for May 2023 TEF (closure on April 30 2023):

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How to prepare?

To prepare for a TEF exam, we're offering the PrepMyFuture digital platform that will help you prepare for your TEF exam.
Purchase grants you unlimited access for one year!

This, in combination with our language classes can help ensure your success on the TEF exam.
View our course catalog here.