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.

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

Registration is now open for February 21st, 2025 TEF (closure on February 15th, 2025):

Please read the terms and conditions thouroughly before enrolling.

TEF Canada | Québec | February 21

TEF Canada | Québec | February 21

$350.00 USD
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TEF Naturalisation | February 21

TEF Naturalisation | February 21

$350.00 USD
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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. 



What is the TEF?


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 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


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 consists of 5 parts* :

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

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

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