The Test d'Évaluation de Français (TEF), is an exam of international recognition, it measures a person's level of French (knowledge and skills). It is valid for two years like the TCF

An exam with 5 modular tests

Listening Comprehension: 40 min – 60 items on computer

Reading Comprehension: 60 min – 50 items on computer

Vocabulary & Structures: 30 min – 40 items on computer

Written Expression: 60 min – 2 topics to complete on computer

Oral Expression: 15 min – 2 topics to complete face to face with an examiner

Choose your exam according to your objectives:

Prices and details

The TEF pour l'intégration, la résidence et la nationalité

specific to those who wish to obtain French citizenship or a resident card. Test details here.

Length: approx. 1.5 hours, $300

The TEF Canada

specific to those wishing to emigrate to Canada. Test details here

Immigration: approx. 3.5 hours, $375

citizenship, approx 1 hour, $230

The TEF Québec (TEFAQ)

specific to those wishing to emigrate to Québec. Test details here.

Full Test: approx. 3.5 hours, $375

Mandatory: approx. 1 hours, $230

The TEF

For personal, professional or educational reason.

Full Test: approx. 4. hours, $400

Each part individually $94

Upcoming Exam Dates

(We have some limited flexibility with the exam dates, do not hesitate to call and check with us.)

Aug 21, 2025 (TEF Ca) register before Aug 11, 2025
Aug .22, 2025 (TEF Ca) register before Aug 12, 2025
Sep. 18, 2025(TEF Ca, TEF IRN) register before Sep. 08, 2025
Oct .16, 2025 (TEF Ca FULL, TEF IRN) register before Oct. 06, 2025
Nov. 19, 2025 (TEF Ca, TEF IRN) register before Nov. 09, 2025
Jan. 16, 2026 (TEF Ca) register before Jan. 06, 2026
Feb. 19, 2026 (TEF Ca, TEF IRN) register before Feb. 09, 2026
Mar. 19, 2026 (TEF Ca) register before Mar. 09, 2026
April 23, 2026 (TEF Ca, TEF IRN) register before Apr. 13, 2026
May 21, 2026 (TEF Ca) register before May 11, 2026
June 18, 2026 (TEF Ca) register before June 08, 2026

How to register to take a test at our center?

A - Read the registration procedures and policies
B- Check the available dates and pay online by clicking the button below.
- or Pay in person at the office
  - or Pay by phone: 248-538-5440
- FYI: If you are retaking the exam, you must have at least 20 days between two tests to be able to register.

Once your registration has been validated, we will send you an invitation by email one week prior to the test session.
Bring this convocation/invitation on the day of the exam with your ID (passport, driver's license).

Please note! If you have not received your invitation one week before the exam, remember to check the “Spam” folder in your inbox.

SELECT and Pay for your Test

Preparing for the TEF

Resources from CCIP website