TCF

The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF), designed by  France Education International and accredited by the French Ministry of Education, is a French language proficiency test for non-native speakers of French who wish to evaluate and have their level of proficiency certified for professional, academic or personal reasons.

The TCF grades and ranks candidates at one of the six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2) on a scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). TCF grade results are reliable measurements for determining proficiency.

Each candidate is provided with a certificate stating their test results within two to three weeks of the test date, and the certificate is valid for 2 years.

Different TCF are offered to respond to different objectives.

Please be aware that we cannot advise on your specific needs when it comes to exam choice. You’ll need to contact the school you want to apply in or the immigration service you are in contact with to make sure you are choosing the correct exam for your purposes

For more information on TCF visit the France Education International's TCF page.

There are different reasons why to take the TCF:

The TCF is a multiple-choice test with 80 items that cover reading comprehension, command of grammatical structures and listening comprehension (duration: 1h30). It also includes optional tests for written (1h00) and oral expressions (15 minutes).

The TCF has a three-part compulsory tests with two optional tests:

  • Compulsory tests: listening comprehension, language structures, reading comprehension (1h30).
  • Optional tests: oral expression (12 minutes), written expression (A 60-minute-long writing task, composed of 3 exercises.
  • More details and Test Preparation.

This test is offered on a computer. In case of handicap, contact us in advance to arrange for needed adaptations.

Test pour la demande d’admission préalable / preliminary admission application

If you wish to apply, in France, as a first year undergraduate (L1) or as an architecture school student and you do not have the DELF B2 or DALF, you must apply for a TCF specific to the preliminary admission application, called “TCF for DAP”.

This test is composed of a listening comprehension, languagestructures, reading comprehension test (1H30) and a 1h00 written expressiontest.

This test is offered on a computer. In case of handicap, contact us in advance to arrange for needed adaptations.

Candidates who wish to emigrate and work in Québec, Canada can choose to present a TCF.

Your TCF for Québec certificate is only valid for your emigration application. You cannot use it for example for admission to a French university.

This test is similar to TCF Canada, but parts can be taken individually which not the case for TCF Canada. The test is comprised of four parts:

  • Oral Comprehension (35 min)
  • Written Comprehension (60 min)
  • Oral Expression (12 min)
  • Written Expression (60 min)

Each part of the test can be taken individually.

Except for the oral expression part, this test is offered on acomputer. In case of handicap, contact us in advance to arrange for neededadaptations.

TCF Canada was specifically created in response to the standards of the IRCC (Immigration, réfugiés et citoyenneté Canada).

The TCF Canada is a 3h00 test, all parts are mandatory.

Except for the oral expression part, this test is offered on acomputer. In case of handicap, contact us in advance to arrange for neededadaptations.

Test de Connaissance du Français Intégration, Résidence & Nationalité

TCF IRN is intended for any foreign person over 16 years old wishing to validate their level of French to an application for French nationality, an application for a long-term resident card, or validation of level A1 as part of the OFIL citizen course.

Your certificate of “TCFpour l’accès à la nationalité française” is only valid to completea request for French nationality acquisition. You cannot use it foradmission to a French university or to complete your request for emigration toQuébec.

TCF IRN are composed of 4 mandatory tests:

  • Listening comprehension (2o questions – 15 minutes)
  • Written comprehension (20 questions- 20 minutes)
  • Written expression (3 exercises- 30 minutes)
  • Oral expression (3 questions – 10 minutes with an evaluator)

Except for the oral expression part, this test is offered on a computer. In case of handicap, contact us in advance to arrange for needed adaptations.

More details and Test Preparation

Examination procedure will be in accordance to Michigan government recommendations for covid-19. Exam Center may change or cancel exam date in case of increasing risks . Please read our safety measures.

Please read registration conditions and policies

First step: download and complete the tcf-registration-form and email it to afd@afdetroit.org

Second step: pay for your TCF test. Payment methods:

(We have some limited flexibility with the exam dates, do not hesitate to call and check with us. Also contact us if you do not see the TCF you need, we can offer all types of TCF)

  • Nov 07, 2024 (CanadaFULL, IRN)
  • Nov 14,2024 (TP FULL)
  • Dec 12, 2024 (CanadaFULL, DAP, IRN)
  • Jan 09, 2024 (Canada, TP/DAP, IRN)
  • Feb 13,2024 (Canada, TP/DAP, IRN)
  • Mar 10, 2024 (Canada, TP/DAP, IRN)

  • Oct 28, 2024
  • Nov04,2024
  • Dec 02,2024
  • Jan 02,2024
  • Feb 03, 2024
  • Mar 01, 2024

The TCF is an in-person exam. It will be performed on a computer under the supervision of a person.

In case of special needs, handicap... please contact us we will work with France Education international to provide test accommodations.

Sample tests are available on the following website: www.france-education-international.fr 

You can practice for the test online with TV5 and  with Radio France Internationale 

Here is an option for an online preparation for TCF Canada. Here is a book that can help to be prepared  https://tcf.didierfle.com/

More information on TCF: download a concise Manuel du candidat.

We do not offer specific group classes.

Although no class specifically prepares for the TCF, any of our courses will help your comprehension and conversation skills. Please contact us if you need advice on the course(s) you may need.

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The exam will be on a computer, including the written part of the exam. The computer will have an English QWERTY keyboard. You will be able to type in accents, TCF software provides letters with accents.