Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec
Update: July 31, 2020
Download here the TCF registration form
The Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec (TCF Québec) is a test of proficiency in general French specially designed to be consistent with the standards of the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI) du Québec. It is only intended for people wishing to settle in Québec (Certificat de Sélection du Québec).
Please see, below, more information!
The TCF Québec is available in a camputer-based version.
No prior qualification is required to sit the exam. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age.
Candidates may take the test several times, allowing a minimum of one month between two exam sessions.
The TCF Québec evaluate the French skills on a scale with six levels (from A1 to C2) established by the the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
The TCF Québec consists of 4 modules to evaluate your level of proficiency in oral and written skills:
An official certificate of results will be delivered to each candidate from 4 to 8 weeks after the test. For each module, the certificate will show the score obtained. The results are valid for two years.
| Main applicant Maximum of 16 points |
A1 to B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 25 min | O point | 5 points | 6 points | 7 points |
| Speaking | 12 min | O point | 5 points | 6 points | 7 points |
| Reading | 45 min | O point | 1 point | ||
| Writing | 1h | O point | 1 point | ||
| Spouse of main applicant Maximum of 6 points |
A1 to B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 45 min | O point | 2 points | 3 points | 3 points |
| Speaking | 12 min | O point | 2 points | 3 points | 3 points |
Dear candidates,
We sincerely thank you for your trust and your patience during these last 4 months.
Further to the announcements of the government of Ontario, planning the step 3 of the reopening of the economy on Friday, July 17, Alliance Française Ottawa will
gradually resume its exams center activities for TEF Canada (permanent residency) and TEFaq: for now, the registration is on a waiting list only.
To book your spot for the next available test date, please send your COMPLETE REGISTRATION FILE
(registration form filled out and signed + I.D. + payment authorization) to info@af.ca.
Payment will be arranged once a test date is confirmed.
Upcoming sessions calendar will soon online. Please visit our website regularly to be informed.
Update: July 31, 2020
| TCF Québec | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing |
| $ 70 | $ 120 | $ 95 | $ 95 |
Make sure the TCF Québec is the right test for your situation, and confirm which modules you must take. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she is registered for the appropriate exam. Alliance Française Ottawa and its employees cannot be held responsible for the choices made by the candidate. Please refer to the Immigration Service to select the right test.
When signing up for the listening test, candidates understand that they will have to read simple sentences written in French, and certify that they are able to do so.
Come to our reception desk in person during our regular business hours. You can email us: info@af.ca or call us at 613-234-9470.
Certified cheque, money order, debit (at the AFO), Visa, Mastercard, cash or personal cheque accepted. Full amount required upon registration.
IMPORTANT: Verify the accuracy of the information on the registration form as they will appear on your certificate. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
If you have a disability or a condition that may require specific accommodations, please inform Alliance Française Ottawa before registration. All requests for accommodations must be accompanied by supporting documents (doctoŕ s note to specify the nature of the situation and which arrangements must be made to ensure you take the exam in the optimal conditions). For further questions, contact us at info@af.ca or by phone at 613-234-9470.
In order to take the computer based eTCF Québec reading, listening and writing tests, you must have basic knowledge of computer skills (read on a screen, use a mouse pad and a key board). If you cannot use a computer (read on a screen, use a mouse and a keyboard), you must request accommodations at the time of registration. All requests for accommodations must be accompanied by supporting documents (doctoŕ s note to specify the nature of the situation and which arrangements must be made to ensure you take the exam in the optimal conditions). For further questions, contact us at info@af.ca or by phone at 613-234-9470.
For further questions, contact us at info@af.ca or by phone at 613-234-9470.
For more information on the tests preparation, please check:
Candidates must check in with the supervisor of the official centre or the invigilator(s) with their notification of schedule and their valid passport. CANDIDATES WITHOUT VALID IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REFUSED TO ACCESS THE EXAMINATION; NO EXCEPTION WILL BE MADE.
After the identity check, the head of the official centre or the invigilator(s) will direct the candidates to their assigned seats in the examination room.
Exams are camputer-based. Candidates must leave their piece of ID visibly on the table for the entirety of the test so that identity checks can be performed throughout the test.
During the entire examination, no exits will be permitted, unless in case of emergency or health issue previously informed by the candidate and justified with a medical certificate.
During the entirety of the exams, communication amongst candidates or the outside will not be permitted.
Candidates arriving late will not be allowed in the examination room once the examination has started.
In the event of fraud or misconduct by a candidate (disturbing the examination procedure, communication or attempt to communicate with other candidates or the outside…), candidates expose themselves to immediate removal from the examination room as well as a ban from taking the test for a period that will be determined by the CIEP.
