TEF CANADA

TEF Canada

TEF Canada is an obligatory test for economic immigration programmes that require proof of linguistic ability, at the request of Immigration and Citizenship Canada.

TEF Canada also provides indispensable proof of the holder’s French language proficiency when he/she applies for Canadian Citizenship.

The Test d’Évaluation de Français pour le Canada (TEF Canada) is a test of general French which assesses the level of proficiency in French of francophones and non-francophones alike.

The TEF Canada is recognised as official proof of language proficiency by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) as well as the Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés Culturelles du Québec (MICC) for permanent residency applications, certificat de sélection du Québec applications and Canadian citizenship applications.

Why take the TEF?

• To study in France (TEF for studies in France)
• To obtain the French citizenship (TEF for Naturalization)
• To Immigrate to Canada and to obtain the Canadian citizenship (TEF Canada)
• To immigrate to Quebec (TEFAQ)
• To certify one’s level of French at work, to assess the employees’ level of French through recruitment, to position students for training or for study abroad, etc.

Level of proficiency

The TEF Canada assesses the candidate’s proficiency in French using a 7 level scale based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).

Candidate profile

The TEF Canada is directed specifically at candidates wishing to assess their level of proficiency in French for immigration applications to Canada or Quebec, or for Canadian citizenship applications.

The TEF Canada is recognised as official proof of language proficiency by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés Culturelles du Québec (MICC).

WHAT IS TESTED?

TEF Canada assesses your ability to write and speak French, using the following sections:

• Oral comprehension: 40 minutes – 60 questions
• Written comprehension: 60 minutes – 50 questions
• Oral expression: 15 minutes – 2 topics
• Written expression: 60 minutes – 2 topics

You will receive a certificate with your TEF Canada results.  

It details your score for each section. To find out the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) corresponding to your score, please refer to this Table of correspondence with CLB.

EXAMINATION

Information for candidates:

• download the TEF Canada candidate handbook.
• download the ETEF Canada candidate handbook.

The TEF Canada consists of 4 modules: listening, speaking, reading and/or writing.

• Compréhension écrite (reading): 60 minutes – 50 questions – 300 points
• Compréhension orale (listening): 40 minutes – 60 questions – 360 points
• Expression écrite (writing): 60 minutes – 2 topics – 450 points
• Expression orale  (speaking): 15 minutes – 2 topics – 450 points

Source Links: https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/tests-diplomas/test-for-evaluating-french-tef/tef-canada/           https://www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/exams/tests/tef-canadahttp://www.fiaf.org/frenchclasses/frenchexam-tef.shtml

TEF – TEST D’ÉVALUATION DE FRANÇAIS

FRENCH PROFICIENCY TEST

TEF is a French proficiency exam awarded by CCIP, the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Paris. It was originally created in 1998, and today has five different versions which are recognized variously by the French Ministers of Education and of the Interior; the Canadian Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; and Québec’s Minister of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusiveness (MIDI).

TEST D’ÉVALUATION DE FRANÇAIS

TEF (and its online version e-TEF) is an internationally recognized evaluation of French comprehension and skill. Two of the five components are optional:

1. Listening comprehension: 40 minutes – 60 questions
2. Reading comprehension: 60 minutes – 50 questions
3. Vocabulary and structure: 30 minutes  – 40 questions
   
   optional
4. Speaking skills: 15 minutes – 2 topics
5. Writing skills: 60 minutes – 2 topics

TEF POUR LES ÉTUDES EN FRANCE

TEF pour les études en France is specifically aimed at foreigners wishing to enter a French undergraduate program. The certificate is valid for five years.

1. Listening comprehension: 40 minutes – 60 questions
2. Reading comprehension: 60 minutes – 50 questions
3. Vocabulary and structure: 30 minutes – 40 questions
4. Writing skills: 60 minutes – 2 topics

TEF POUR LA NATURALISATION

TEF NAT tests on the spoken French skills of those wishing to immigrate to France.

1. Listening comprehension: 40 minutes – 60 questions
2. Speaking skills: 15 minutes – 2 topics

TEF ADAPTÉ AU CANADA

TEF Canada evaluates the French level of skilled workers, candidates wishing to immigrate to Canada outside of Québec, and applicants for Canadian citizenship.

1. Listening comprehension: 40 minutes – 60 questions
2. Reading comprehension: 60 minutes – 50 questions
3. Speaking skills: 15 minutes – 2 topics
4. Writing skills: 60 minutes – 2 topics

TEF POUR ACCÈS AU QUÉBEC

TEFaQ (and its online version e-TEFaQ) is specifically aimed at candidates wishing to immigrate to Québec. It’s primarily concerned with oral communication – the reading/writing components are optional.

1. Listening comprehension: 40 minutes – 60 questions
2. Speaking skills: 15 minutes – 2 topics
   
   optional
3. Reading comprehension: 60 minutes – 50 questions
4. Writing skills: 60 minutes – 2 topics

WHERE AND WHEN CAN I TAKE THE TEF?

The various TEF tests are offered in accredited test centers all over the world. Click to find your nearest test center and for details about test dates and pricing.

HOW IS THE TEF GRADED?

Upon completion of any of the exams, candidates receive a detailed analysis of their French skills and a score of 0 to 6. Here’s how that corresponds to the official CEFR scale.

TEF	CEFR
0
1	A1
2	A2
3	B1
4	B2
5	C1
6	C2

How can I prepare for the TEF?

TEF Canada Test Preparation Course at Gurgaon Academy

Program Description

Duration: About 6 Months

Days and Class Timing: Classes in a batch size of about 5-10 students are held on mostly on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) between 9:00 am-7:00 pm. Each class session will last for about 2-3 hours approximately.

Course Modules (TEF Canada): We cover all four sections/modules. Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

Course Materials: We provide course materials

The medium of Instruction: English and French

Course Fee:  INR 60,000 (Sixty Thousand Rupees). No-refund of fee after enrolment.

How to register for the course: Please call us to confirm the start date of the next batch for TEF Canada.

If you have any query please Contact Us:

Gurgaon Academy

Call us: 99996 50006, 99996 40006

Email: gurgaon.tutor@gmail.com

Web: www.gurgaonacademy.com