TEF
WHAT IS TEF?
TEF – Test d’évaluation de français (TEF – French Language Assessment Test)
The Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF) is an international benchmark exam created by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris Ile-de-France. It measures your level of knowledge and skills in French across multiple competencies. The certification is valid for two years and is recognized by numerous institutions worldwide.
WHY TAKE THE TEF?
The TEF is essential for anyone who needs to demonstrate their French proficiency for:
- Academic purposes: Enroll in a French university (TEF Études)
- Immigration: Move to Canada (TEF Canada) or Québec (TEFaQ)
- Nationality and residency: Obtain French or Swiss nationality or a residence permit (TEF Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité)
- Professional reasons: Validate your language level for career opportunities.
Different versions of TEF are available to suit your goals:
- TEF Études – For university admission in France.
- TEF Tout Public – For personal, academic, or professional assessment.
- TEF IRN – For French nationality or residence.
- TEF Canada / TEFaQ – For immigration to Canada or Québec.
- TEF Études – For university admission in France.
HOW IS THE TEF ASSESSED?
- TEF is a progressive multilevel test (A1 to C2) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and Canadian Language Benchmarks.
- You do not choose a level before registering; your results indicate your level for each skill.
- Skills assessed:
- Listening (CO) – 40 min
- Reading (CE) – 60 min
- Speaking (EO) – 15 min
- Writing (EE) – 60 min
- Grammar & Vocabulary (in some versions)
- Results are available 4 to 6 weeks after the test.
HOW TO PREPARE?
- Free resources: Tutorials and sample papers on the official CCI website.
- Private lessons: Tailored classes offered by Alliance Française to help you succeed
CONTACT US
At the Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth
