Tcfq

Description and structure | Prices and schedule for 2021 | Results | How to register | How to prepare

Please note: TCFQ sessions for 2021 are not yet confirmed - this page will be updated as soon as we have more information.

Description and structure

TCFQ: Test de Connaissance du Français pour le Québec / French Language Test for Quebec. It has been specially designed to be consistent with the standards of the Ministry of Immigration (MICC) of Quebec, and is only intended for people wishing to settle in Quebec.

Click here to read the presentation of the test and click here to access the “Manuel du candidat”.
Issued by the French Ministry of Education, valid for 2 years from taking the test.

Modular format, with 4 possible examinations. Each examination will grant the candidate points, according to a scale established by MICC. Candidates can decide to sit 1, 2, 3 or 4 of the possible examinations:

Listening comprehension:

A1	A2	B1	B2	C1	C2
0 point	0 point	0 point	5 points	6 points	7 points

Reading comprehension:

A1 to B1

B2 to C2

0 point

1 point

Speaking:

A1	A2	B1	B2	C1	C2
0 point	0 point	0 point	5 points	6 points	7 points

Writing:

A1 to B1

B2 to C2

0 point

1 point

In order to qualify to score points for immigration purposes, candidates need to have a B2 (Advanced) level minimum.
Your TCFQ certificate is only valid for your immigration application. You cannot use it, for example, for admission to a French university.

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 2020

Prices*

Listening and reading tests: $295
Reading test: $160
Writing test: $160

Schedule

Unless clearly advised otherwise, all exams are organised at our St Kilda location 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 and time of their examinations.

SESSIONs		REGISTRATION CLOSING DATES
2021	TBC	TBC

Results

Results are sent to the test centre within 15 working days of receipt of the examination papers by FEI. After this, you will then receive an email advising you to come and pick up your certificate. If you cannot come and pick it up, we can arrange to have them sent to you: you will need to provide us with an A4 Registered Post envelop with your name and address on it.

How to register

Read through the information on this page and the Guidelines for photographs carefully.
Download the registration form, fill it in and email it back along with an electronic version of a passport photo (following the Guidelines) to educationcoordinator@afmelbourne.com.au
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

How to prepare

Group courses: we offer group courses from A1 to C1 levels in St Kilda and in the CBD. Click here to fill in our quick online assessment request form and a tutor will contact you to discuss course options.
Private tuition: personalised training and flexible scheduling, private tuition is a great way to get ready before your exam. Visit our website for more details or contact Rebecca at privatetuition@afmelbourne.com.au.
Resources:
1. Radio France International: practice for the listening examination.
2. Didier FLE: online activities to prepare for listening and reading.
3. TV5 Monde: online activities to prepare for TCF (standard version).
4. FEI: a list of useful resources.
5. Our multimedia library also stocks a variety of books to help you prepare for the TCF and TCFQ.
6. Not sure what your level is? Take this free online self-assessment created by FEI and RFI (page in French).

A1 to B1	B2 to C2
0 point	1 point

A1 to B1	B2 to C2
0 point	1 point