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Test d'Évaluation de Français (TEF)
The TEF is officially recognized by the French Ministry of Education for access to French universities. The candidates must take the compulsory papers and the optional written expression paper at the same time and must obtain a minimum level of five on the written expression paper (equivalent to C1 according to the Common European Framework).
Structure of exam
Three compulsory tests:
- Reading comprehension (60 minutes)
- Listening comprehension (40 minutes)
- Language structures and vocabulary (30 minutes)
Total length: two hours 30 minutes
Two optional tests:
- Writing (60 minutes)
- Speaking (35 minutes)
The TEF is also recognized by the Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada (CIC), part of the Canadian Federal Government, as the only French language test evaluating the French language skills of a candidate wishing to immigrate to Canada.
Period of validity
TEF results are valid for one year.
Current information can be found on the following website: