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In partnership with France Éducation International, the Institut français offers you the opportunity to take a French Proficiency Test (TCF) tailored to your needs.
At the end of the test, your level will be assessed according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 to C2). TCF certificates are valid for 2 years.
After the test, results are available within:
The results certificate will be sent to the candidate by email.
⚠️ Attention! : Places for the training courses and TCF sessions (all types combined) are limited. Registrations will close once the maximum number of participants is reached.
No cancellations or refunds will be possible after registration.
Do you need to certify your French level for economic immigration to Canada or for obtaining Canadian citizenship?
The TCF Canada is accredited by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It is also recognized by the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) for immigration applications in Quebec.
TCF Canada is available in paper-based or computer-based versions. Preparation courses are also offered.
Fee : Rs 10 000
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Exam dates are always posted on our website as soon as registration opens; therefore, there is no need to contact us to find out about upcoming exam sessions.
To reduce the failure rate on the TCF Canada, it is essential to prepare thoroughly before registering for the exam, whether on your own or through a preparation course.
We offer a TCF Canada preparation course on Saturdays : click here for more details
The TCF Canada is a challenging test, with specific formats and requirements that cannot be improvised.
Our team is available to answer your general questions about the test and preparation.
Please note that there are at least two TCF Canada test sessions per month (except in August and December), which offers many opportunities for candidates who are already prepared and ready to take the test.
Next TCF Canada computer-based exam date : see below for dates open for registration
TCF Canada paper-based exam date : September 2026 (The registration date will be announced shortly)
Registration for the TCF Canada paper-based exam is handled directly by the IFM and is for in-person test-takers only.
Do you need to certify your French level for obtaining a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) leading to a permanent residence visa?
The TCF Québec is available as a computer-based test.
You may choose to take 1, 2, 3, or 4 sections, depending on the needs of your immigration application.
Fees:
It is the candidate’s responsibility to check which sections they need to register for.
Registration information for the TCF in Quebec is provided directly to the IFM and to candidates in person.
Next exam date: July 22, 2026
Registration is currently open until July 4, 2026.
Do you need to apply for French citizenship and demonstrate your level of French?
Register for the TCF IRN (Integration, Residence, and Citizenship).
Following the enactment of Law No. 2024-42 on January 26, 2024, the new government requirements regarding proficiency in French are now in effect and have been enforced by the authorities since January 1, 2026.
As a result of these changes, the TCF Integration, Residence, and Nationality (IRN) allows you to be assessed up to level B2.
TCF IRN is also available in paper-based format.
Fee : Rs 6,200
Do you need to quickly demonstrate your level of French (e.g., for studies in France or a French-speaking country)?
The test consists of three mandatory sections (listening comprehension, language structure, reading comprehension) and two optional sections (writing and speaking).
It is the candidate’s responsibility to check which sections they need to register for.
Three mandatory sections
Two optional sections:
Registration for the TCF Tout Public must be done in person at the IFM by the candidate.
Next exam date : Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Registration will be open from October 1 through October 31, 2026.