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TEF Certifications

Created in 1998 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, the Test d’Evaluation de Français (TEF) is an international benchmark test that measures your level of competency in French.

Why take the TEF?

The TEF provides confirmation of one’s level of competency in French in any professional, academic or mobility-related context. 


The Alliance Française of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill offers TEF sessions every week, on either Monday, Wednesday or Thursday, for each of the TEF types below.  
We hold sessions at our facilities:
French Cultural Center
6320 Pleasant Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613


TEF

To study in France or French-speaking country; to certify your level of French for work.

Oral Compr. - 40 min
Written Compr. - 60 min
Vocabulary & Syntax - 30 min
Written Expression - 60 min
Oral Expression - 15 min - optional

$300 (basic)
$360 (+oral)



TEF IRN 

"Intégration, Residence & Nationalisation"
To obtain French citizenship or residency.

Oral Compr. - 10 min
Written Compr. - 30 min
Oral Expression - 10 min
Written Expression - 30 min

$250


TEF Canada

To immigrate to Canada or obtain Canadian citizenship.


Oral Compr. 40 min
Written Compr. 60 min
Oral Expression - 15 min
Written Expression - 60 min



$350



TEFAQ


To immigrate to Quebec.



Oral Compr. 40 min
Written Compr. 60 min
Oral Expression - 15 min
Written Expression - 60 min


$350 




How can I sign up?




Click on the date for the type of TEF you wish to take, and complete the registration and payment form. The test begins at 11 a.m., but we can usually accommodate earlier or later start times upon request.

Additionally, we may be able to offer extra session dates based on demand. Feel free to contact us if you’d like to request an additional session or register for a later date.

Important: 

We use PayPal as our primary payment gateway. It accepts most types of credit and debit cards.  You do not need a PayPal account to make a purchase on our website.

Exam Dates Registration Deadline Price Bookings
TEF Apr 28 Apr 24 $300.00 USD Book Now
TEF IRN Apr 21 Apr 15 $250.00 USD Book Now
TEF Canada 4/17 Apr 17 Apr 12 $350.00 USD Book Now
TEF Canada 4/10 Apr 10 Apr 05 $350.00 USD Book Now
TEF Canada 4/3 Apr 3 Mar 28 $350.00 USD Book Now
TEF IRN Mar 26 Mar 20 $250.00 USD Book Now
TEF Canada 3/24 Mar 24 Mar 19 $350.00 USD Book Now
TEF Canada 3/19 Mar 19 Mar 15 $350.00 USD Book Now
TEF Canada 3/17 Mar 17 Mar 12 $350.00 USD Book Now
TEF 3/13 Mar 13 Mar 08 $300.00 USD Book Now
TEF Canada 3/05 Mar 5 Feb 27 $350.00 USD Book Now
TEF IRN Feb 26 Today , Today $250.00 USD RSVP Missed

Test Format

Each version of the TEF consists of 4 or 5 of the following sections.   Except for the Oral Expression, all sections are taken on computer.

  • Oral Comprehension / Compréhension Orale
  • Written Comprehension / Compréhension Écrite
  • Oral Expression / Expression Orale
  • Written Expression / Expression Écrite
  • Vocabulary & Syntax / Lexique & Structure

Test Results


The certificate is emailed directly to the applicant within 2 to 3 weeks of the applicant's session.

The TEF grades candidates using a scale of 7 levels that range from 0+ level (basic skills) to level 6 (complete control). 

A digital certificate of results, valid for 2 years, is issued for the applicant and shows the scores on each section of the test. 

Candidates may take the test as many times as they want.  However, a one-month waiting period is required between two sessions.

TEF Policies

  • Candidates will be required to show a proof of ID on their examination day - a passport or a valid Driver Licence.
  • Candidates will be notified of the examination timetable by email.  The test will start and end within the 10am-5pm timeframe on examination day.
  • Test fees are refundable up to 8 days before the test date, minus a $20 administrative fee. After that, test fees are non-refundable.
  • Candidates agree that their oral test will be recorded.



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