French TEF TCF TEFaQ Exams for Canada

CANADIAN IMMIGRATION

TCF – test de connaissance du français Canada is a French language proficiency test which is accepted by the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as one of the standard tests for immigration. 

Individuals who want to apply for economic immigration or for citizenship status in Canada can give this test. Individuals from any language of origin or nationality including French and people from French-speaking countries are eligible to give this French test for Canada immigration.  

The objective of TCF Canada is to assess the French skills of the applicant on a scale of six levels. This scale corresponds to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, and Assessment (CEFR). CEFR is coherent, transparent and comprehensive, assessing your proficiency in French. 

What is TCF Quebec?

TCF Quebec a TCF test version that is required for those who wish to immigrate to Quebec. 

The provincial government of Quebec requires official certification of a person’s French language proficiency to ensure that they meet the Ministry for Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion (MIDI) standards. This exam is also available in both paper and computer based versions. TCF Quebec is approved by Quebecoise authorities. Listening and writing components include 29 multiple choice questions, while the speaking and writing remain three, just like TCF Canada.

Structure of TCF Test Canada

There are four mandatory parts of TCF Canada: 

• Listening test 
  • Duration: 35 minutes
  • About the task: consists of 39 items 
• Speaking test 
  • Duration: 12 minutes
    About the task: consists of 3 tasks 
• Reading test 
  • Duration: 60 minutes
    About the task: consists of 39 items 
• Writing test 
  • Duration: 60 minutes
    About the task: consists of 3 tasks 

The listening and reading comprehension has multiple choice questions with only one possible correct answer. The speaking and writing tasks are organized with a progressively increasing level of difficulty. The levels relate to the benchmarks that are set by Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), as well as the European Framework for Language Learning and Teaching and Evaluation. 

An applicant can appear in this French test for Canada immigration multiple times, but with a minimum gap of 30 days between two sessions. The official certificate of results is available within 4-8 weeks after the test and shows the score for each module. 

TCF Test Scores

You can score a total of 699 possible points for the reading and listening section of the test, and a total of 20 possible points for writing and speaking. The test scores have to be converted according to CLB rankings to assess your standing. The CLB conversion of TCF test scores is as follows. 

What is TEF Language Test?

Test d’Evaluation de Français (TEF) is one of the international benchmark tests that evaluate proficiency and knowledge of the French language.

TEF has been used as a French language test for immigration to Canada for a long time already. 

TEF was created in the CCI Paris Ile-de- France’s French Language Centre in 1998. If you are a native French speaker or proficient in the language, TEF is will help you make your case strong for immigration to Canada.

What is TEFaQ?

TEFaQ (Test d’évaluation du français adapté pour le Québec) is a test specifically adapted for Quebec and is recognized by the Immigration Department of Diversity and Inclusion (MIDI) of Quebec.

TEFaQ tests the skills and knowledge of French listening and reading, as well as writing and speaking. 

The structure of TEFaQ consists of compulsory tests of Listening, Comprehension, and Oral Expression, along with two optional tests including written expression and comprehension. These tests evaluate the mastery and skill of the candidate’s written French. The optional tests give you a chance to increase your points obtained in the compulsory section. 

Note: the TEF and TEFaQ results are valid for two years from the date you took the test.TEF vs TEFaQ: Which One to Choose?

Structure of TEF Test Canada

TEF Canada consists of the following tests: 

Mandatory tests to pass for an immigration application to Canada:

• Oral Comprehension
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • About the task: the task consists of 60 questions
• Reading Comprehension
  • Duration: 60 minutes
    About the task: the task consists of 50 questions
• Oral Expression
  • Duration: 15 minutes
    About the task: the task consists of 2 subjects to discuss
• Written Expression
  • Duration: 60 minutes
    About the task: the task consists of 2 subjects to write about

Mandatory Language tests to pass to apply for Canadian Citizenship:

• Oral Comprehension
  • Duration: 40 minutes
    About the task: the task consists of 60 questions
• Oral Expression
  • Duration: 15 minutes
    About the task: the task consists of 2 subjects to discuss

All of these tests must be completed on the same day to make your certification recognized by the Canadian authorities. 

These tests are evaluated on criteria of 7 levels. Level 0 signifies the most basic competencies, whereas Level 6 signifies complete fluency in the language. This criterion represents 12 levels of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).  

Source : https://canada2036.com/immigration/courses/tef-tcf/