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.
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.
Register for the TCF IRN (Integration, Residence, and Nationality).
From May 12, 2025, the TCF IRN will allow assessment up to B2 level.
Following the enactment of Law No. 2024-42 of January 26, 2024, the new government requirements for French proficiency will be applied by the authorities no later than January 1, 2026:
To anticipate these new requirements, the TCF IRN allows candidates to be assessed up to B2 starting May 12, 2025.
TCF IRN is also available in paper-based format.
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: