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It allows non-native speakers of French to obtain a simple, effective and precise evaluation of their skills in comprehension and expression.
Issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris (CCIP), valid for 2 years from taking the test.
3 examinations: a compulsory examination and two optional examinations. 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.
Please check with the relevant authorities which level you need to obtain.
For further information about TEF, visit the CCIP website.
The Alliance française de Melbourne organises the e-TEF, the electronic version of the test.
1. compulsory examination (computer-based): $380. It includes:
a reading comprehension examination - 60min, 50 questions, 300 points;
a listening comprehension examination - 40min, 60 questions, 360 points;
a language structures examination (grammar and vocabulary) - 30min, 40 questions, 240 points.
2. optional examinations (paper-based): $170 each.
Written production - 60min, dealing with 2 subjects, 450 points;
Speaking & oral interaction - 15min, dealing with 2 subjects, 360 points.
Exam period: to be confirmed
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