TCF: Test de Connaissance du Français 

General information

TCF: Test de Connaissance du Français / French Language Test. It allows non-native speakers of French to obtain a simple, effective and precise evaluation of their skills in comprehension and expression. It assesses general French language skills for those whose first language is not French.

• Issued by the French Ministry of Education, valid for 2 years from taking the test.
• Minimum age : 16 years old.
• 3 examinations: a compulsory examination and two optional examinations (see below). The optional examinations can be taken on different dates to the compulsory examination, as long as they are taken within the validity period of the test. To take the optional examinations, you must have taken the compulsory test.

• Candidates receive a digital certificate of results with a total score between 100 and 699 as well as a mention of the corresponding Common European Reference Framework for Languages level, from A1 to C2:

In order to qualify to score points for Canada immigration purposes, candidates need to have a B2 (Advanced) level minimum.

For further information about TCF, visit the France Education International's website.

For further information about Canadian immigration application, visit www.canadavisa.com.

Prices and schedule for 2023

Prices

1. Compulsory examination: AU$ 359.00

Includes:

• Reading comprehension examination;

• Listening comprehension examination;

• Language structures examination (grammar and vocabulary).

2. Optional examinations: AU$ 189.00 each.

• Written production;

• Speaking test.

Schedule

Unless clearly advised otherwise, all exams are organised at our offices Level 13, 55 Swanston street, 3000 Melbourne, during business hours. We reserve the right to add extra days for each session.

Please note that candidates will not be able to choose their examination date. They will receive an email one week before the test at the latest to inform them of the precise day(s) and time of their examinations.

Session	Dates	Registration Closing Date
August 2023 (cancelled)	Compulsory exam: 22/08/2023 15 places remaining	10/08/2023

How to register

• Read through the information on this page and the Guidelines for photographs carefully.
• Fill in the registration form
• You will receive an email confirming your registration.
• You will receive your test schedule by email one week before the examinations at the latest.
• If you have any questions, please contact the Reception desk on 03 9525 3463. 

Results

Results are sent to the test centre within 15 working days of receipt of the examination electronically only.

How to prepare

Group courses: we offer collective courses from A1 to C1 levels online, in St Kilda and in the CBD, including DELF/DALF preparation courses throughout the year. Not sure what your level is? Click here to fill in our quick online assessment request form and a tutor will contact you to discuss course options.

Resources:

• Radio France International: practice for the listening examination.

• Didier FLE: online activities to prepare for TCF.

• TV5 Monde: online activities to prepare for TCF.

• FEI: a list of useful resources.

• Our multimedia library also stocks a variety of books to help you prepare for the TCF.

Not sure what your level is? Take this free online self-assessment created by the FEI and RFI (page in French).