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TCF Canada

A French exam in four parts. Candidates use the result in applications for Canadian immigration.

The Academy plans exam sessions. They begin only after France Éducation international gives its approval.

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Adult students preparing for the TCF Canada together

The four parts of the exam

Listening

39 questions. 35 minutes.

Reading

39 questions. 60 minutes.

Writing

3 tasks. 60 minutes.

Speaking

3 tasks. About 12 minutes.

Preparation at the Academy

Students train listening, reading, speaking and writing at each level. Timed work in the TCF Canada format begins at B1. From that level students work against a clock and learn to manage the time allowed.

A teacher marks each student's speaking and writing. Students then see their errors and learn how to correct them.

A student wearing headphones during a listening practice

Questions about the TCF Canada

What does the TCF Canada examine?

It examines four skills in French: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

How are results reported?

A separate TCF score is given for each test. Each score corresponds to a level on the CEFR scale.

Which version of the TCF do I need?

The answer depends on the application. Read the rules of the authority that receives the result.

Do the Academy's courses prepare candidates for the exam?

Yes. Students work on all four skills at each level. A teacher marks their speaking and writing. Timed work in the TCF Canada format begins at B1.

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