TCF
Test de Connaissance du Français
Last updated: January 5, 2026
📋 About the TCF
The TCF, administered by France Éducation International (formerly CIEP), costs $95 EUR, takes approximately 2h 25min to complete, and scores on a 100-699 scale. Results are valid for 2 years.
The TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) is an official French language proficiency test developed by France Éducation International. It assesses French language skills on a scale aligned with the CEFR (A1-C2) and is recognized worldwide for academic, professional, and immigration purposes.
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TEF is also accepted for Canadian immigration and France. TCF is administered by France Éducation International; TEF by CCIP. Both are recognized for similar purposes.
DELF/DALF are diplomas valid for life; TCF is a test with 2-year validity. DELF/DALF are level-specific (you choose B1, B2, etc.); TCF assesses your level.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 2h 25min
- Cost
- $95 EUR
- Validity
- 2 years
- Score Range
- 100-699
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
📍 Test Centers
700+
in 160+ Countries
- Countries
- 160+
📢 Recent Updates
2024-09-01
TCF Test Dates 2024-2025 Released
2024-03-15
Digital TCF Now Available at More Centers
2023-11-01
TCF Canada Price Update