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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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):
Don't see the TEF exam you need? Contact us to see if we offer
it!
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.