TCF-Canada

The TCF-Canada (Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada) is a general French language proficiency test specifically recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency and citizenship applications. This test is crucial for many newcomers to Canada who are seeking to gain points for their immigration process.

Who should take this test?

Newcomers to Canada / Immigration Applicants (primarily for TCF-Canada).

This examination is for individuals from various global backgrounds who are in the process of applying for permanent residency or citizenship in Canada. 

About the tests

The TCF Canada is made up of 4 mandatory tests that assess general French language skills:

1. Listening comprehension: Exam room test: 39 multiple choice questions (4 possible answers, only 1 correct answer). Duration: 35 minutes.
2. Reading comprehension: Exam room test: 39 multiple choice questions (only 1 correct answer possible). Duration : 60 minutes.
3. Written skills: Exam room test: 3 exercises. Duration: 60 minutes.
4. Verbal skills: Individual test one-on-one with an examiner: 3 exercises. Duration: 12 minutes (2 of which are for preparation).

The TCF Canada lasts for a total of 2 hours 47 minutes. Our tests are paper-based.

Candidates can expect to receive their results by email from our testing centre approximately one month after the test.

We strongly encourage all candidates, regardless of their level of French, to familiarize themselves with the test-taking procedures explained in the Manuel du Candidat.

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