The Test d'Évaluation de Français (TEF), is an exam of international recognition, it mesures 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

is 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

is 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)

is 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

How to register to take a test at our center?

A - Read the registration procedures and policies
B- Fill in and sign this registration form and e-mail it to afd@afdetroit.org.
C- Confirm your spot and registration with payment
- Check the dates and pay online (this link brings you to the list of exam dates and lets you know if some are full)
- or Pay in person at the office
- or Pay by phone: 248-538-5440

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.

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

Examination procedure will be in accordance with Michigan government recommendations for covid-19. Exam Center may change or cancel exam date in case of increasing risks. Please read our safety measures.

Upcoming Exam Dates

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

March 21, 2024 (TEF Canada, TEFAQ, TEF IRN)
April 25, 2024 (TEF Canada)
May 22, 2024 (TEF Canada, TEF IRN)
June 12, 2024 (TEF Canada, TEF IRN)
No test in July

March 11, 2024
April 17, 2024
May 13, 2024
June 03, 2024

Preparing for TEF

Resources from CCIP website