TEF
Test d'Évaluation de Français
Last updated: January 5, 2026
📋 About the TEF
The TEF, administered by CCI Paris Île-de-France (Paris Chamber of Commerce), costs $400 CAD, takes approximately 2h 50min to complete, and scores on a 200-800 scale. Results are valid for 2 years.
The TEF (Test d'Évaluation de Français) is a French language proficiency test created by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI Paris). It assesses French skills from A1 to C2 and is recognized for Canadian immigration, French naturalization, and professional purposes.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 2h 50min
- Cost
- $400 CAD
- Validity
- 2 years
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
📍 Test Centers
500+
in 130+ Countries
- Countries
- 130+
📢 Recent Updates
2024-10-01
TEF Canada 2025 Test Dates Published
2024-06-01
TEF Digital Version Expanded
2024-01-15
IRCC Continues TEF Canada Recognition