French Exams for Every Purpose
Alliance française de Londres is an official exam centre for the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industrie. You can study for and sit an exam at our teaching centre with our qualified tutors. If you would like to prepare by studying with us then contact our Bespoke tuition department here.
1. General French Tests
Test d’Evaluation du Français (TEF)
The TEF is an internationally recognised way of evaluating your skills in French and used by employers, universities and business schools in France, such as INSEAD. It establishes and provides for a certificate that reports the applicant’s level. It is valid for two years.
The TEF consists of 4 compulsory sections and 1 optional sections:
| Test | Duration |
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| 4 compulsory sections: | |
| Reading | 60 min |
| Vocabulary & structures | 30 min |
| Listening | 40 min |
| Writing (expression écrite) | 60 min |
| 1 optional sections: | |
| Speaking (expression orale) | 15 min |
* we do not take responsibility for and cannot advice on the right sections of the test to take as it depends on every individual situation. Please make sure you check which sections you need.
Test d’Evaluation de Français adapté au Québec (TEFaQ)
TEFaQ, which is an adaptation of the regular TEF, is required by the Ministry of Immigration Québec for a visa application. A certificate of results is issued and valid for two years.
The test is NOT suitable for candidates with only a basic knowledge of the language and candidates should not register without having attained an upper intermediate level of French. Candidates now need to have at least a B2 level. Both the listening & speaking sections are compulsory for the TEFaQ.
Candidates for TEFaQ can select which part of the test they want to sign for:
| Test |
Duration |
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Listening (compréhension orale) |
40 min |
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Reading (compréhension écrite) |
60 min |
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Writing (expression écrite) |
60 min |
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Speaking (expression orale) |
15 min |
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TEF Canada
The TEF Canada is now the only test recognised by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) as proof of French language proficiency for people wishing to immigrate to Canada or to get Canadian Citizenship. A good knowledge of the language is now necessary as the level required has been increased. Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages has become the minimum threshold from which points are attributed for knowledge of oral and written French (two points can be attributed for knowledge of writing/reading).
** Candidates for immigration to Canada must take the 4 sections of the test. Candidates for Canadian Citizenship need take the listening and speaking sections only.
| Test | Duration |
Listening (compréhension orale) |
40 min |
Reading (compréhension écrite) |
60 min |
Writing (expression écrite) |
60 min |
Speaking (expression orale) |
15 min |
2. Test Fees
TEF |
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4 compulsory sections |
£ 259 |
| ( optional section + £99) |
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TEF Canada |
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4 compulsory sections |
£396 |
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TEFaQ |
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Writing (expression écrite) |
£ 99 |
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Listening (compréhension orale) |
£ 99 |
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Reading (compréhension écrite) |
£ 99 |
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Speaking (expression orale) |
£ 99 |
TEF Naturalisation is now TEF IRN
fee for 4 compulsory sections £ 259No cancellation or partial refund is possible for any exam after the final registration date.
Notice of withdrawal from the exam should be given in writing no later than one day before the registration deadline. In that case, please note that a £50 cancellation fee applies.
A candidate wishing to re-sit the test should wait 2 months between each test.
3. Test Dates
Test Dates |
Register By |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 30 Sept 2022 |
| 11 Nov 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 24 Feb 2023 | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 17 Mar 2023 | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | 5 May 2023 |
| 23 June 2023 | 9 June 2023 |
| 21 July 2023 | 7 July 2023 |
4. REGISTRATION
Should you wish to register, please download the registration form : TEF Registration Form
Please print the form and complete it using the following guidelines :
- select the appropriate test for your situation * by ticking the correct box;
- fill in the form with capital letters and make sure you enter all the details correctly;
- Please do not forget to sign the form;
- Include a photocopy or scan of the ID (for TEFaQ, TEF Canada and TEF Naturalisation the ID must be the same as the one used for the official applications)
- Scan and send your application form & the copy of your passport/photo ID to our email address: info@alliancefrancaise.london
(You can also send these documents by post or hand them in at reception before the registration deadline; our address is: Alliance House, 1 Dorset Square, London NW1 6PU)
We will contact candidates in the order in which we receive the applications to take payment and finalise the registration. There are a limited number of places available per session so we recommend returning the required documents and making payment as soon as possible. Places are not booked until payment is received in full
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* The Alliance Française de Londres does not provide advice or individual recommendations on the right test to choose as it depends on every candidate’s specific situation. Please make sure you get all the details from the relevant authority before signing up.
5. GCSE & A Levels
School exams: Aim for A* at the Alliance Française de Londres
We can help prepare for GCSE, AS/A level, common entrance and university entrance examinations. Give them the best chance to obtain A-star grades!
The classes can take place at the Alliance House or at your home.