TEF
The Test d'Évaluation de Français (TEF), is an exam of international recognition, it mesures a person's level of French (knowledge and skills). It is valid for two years like the TCF
An exam with 5 modular tests
Listening Comprehension: 40 min – 60 items on computer
Reading Comprehension: 60 min – 50 items on computer
Vocabulary & Structures: 30 min – 40 items on computer
Written Expression: 60 min – 2 topics to complete on computer
Oral Expression: 15 min – 2 topics to complete face to face with an examiner
Choose your exam according to your objectives:
Prices and details
The TEF pour l'intégration, la résidence et la nationalité
is specific to those who wish to obtain French citizenship or a resident card. Test details here.
Length: approx. 1.5 hours, $300
The TEF Canada
is specific to those wishing to emigrate to Canada. Test details here
Immigration: approx. 3.5 hours, $375
citizenship, approx 1 hour, $230
The TEF Québec (TEFAQ)
is specific to those wishing to emigrate to Québec. Test details here.
Full Test: approx. 3.5 hours, $375
Mandatory: approx. 1 hours, $230
The TEF
For personal, professional or educational reason.
Full Test: approx. 4. hours, $400
Each part individually $94
How to register to take a test at our center?
- A - Read the registration procedures and policies
- B-Confirm your spot and registration by paying for the exam (sending only the form will not book you a spot!)
- Check the dates and pay online (this link brings you to the list of exam dates and lets you know if some are full)
- or Pay in person at the office
- or Pay by phone: 248-538-5440
- C- Fill in completely and sign this registration form and e-mail it to afd@afdetroit.org after checking the date is indeed available and making the payment. For candidates born in France please make sure to also indicate your "commune de naissance" on the form along with the birth date, it's mandatory.
- FYI: you must have at least 30 days between two tests if you are retaking the exam
Once your registration has been validated, we will send you an invitation by email one week prior to the test session. Bring this convocation/invitation on the day of the exam with your ID (passport, driver's license).
Please note! If you have not received your invitation one week before the exam, remember to check the “Spam” folder in your inbox.
Examination procedure will be in accordance with Michigan government recommendations for covid-19. Exam Center may change or cancel exam date in case of increasing risks. Please read our safety measures.
Upcoming Exam Dates
(We have some limited flexibility with the exam dates, do not hesitate to call and check with us.)
- Dec 02, 2024 TEF Ca
- Jan 16, 2025 (TEF Ca, TEF à la carte)
- Feb 17, 2025 (TEF Ca, TEF IRN)
- Mar 17, 2025 (TEF Ca, TEF IRN)
- Apr 17, 2025 (TEF Ca, TEF IRN, TEF à la carte)
- May 15, 2025 (TEF Ca, TEF à la carte)
- Jun 16, 2025 (TEF Ca, TEF à la carte, TEF IRN
- NO tests in JULY
- Nov. 25, 2024
- Jan.06, 2025
- Feb 07, 2025
- Mar 07, 2025
- Apr 07, 2025
- May 05, 2025
- Jun 06, 2025
Preparing for TEF
Resources from CCIP website