TEF
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 (Read the registration procedures and policies )
An exam with 5 modular parts
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
Prepare for the TEF with information from the official website: CCIP website
Choose your exam according to your objectives
Prices and details
TEF IRN pour l'intégration, la résidence et la nationalité (approx. 1.5 hours, $300)
specific to those who wish to obtain French citizenship or a resident card. Test details here
TEF Canada (for immigration approx. 3.5 hours, $375 / for citizenship approx 1 hour $230)
specific to those wishing to emigrate to Canada. Test details here
TEF Quebec TEFAQ (full test approx. 3.5 hours, $375 / only the mandatory parts approx 1 hour $230)
specific to those wishing to emigrate to Québec. Test details here
TEF à la carte (full test approx. 4 hours, $400/ Each part individually $94)
For personal, professional or educational reasons
Upcoming Exam Dates
(We have some limited flexibility with the exam dates, do not hesitate to call and check with us.
There are NO test dates in July
- 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
- or Pay in person at the office
- 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 photo 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.