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The Gatineau campus of Collège Universel is accredited by the Chambre de commerce et d’Industrie de Paris Île-de-France (CCIP) for administering the TEF French proficiency test. We offer services for the TEF, TEFAQ and TEF-Canada.
The TEF is a language exam used for assessing the level of French-second-language comprehension and expression. The test is used for purposes of school admissions and immigration to Quebec, and it is the only proficiency test accepted by the Federal Skilled Worker program. In addition, a version of the TEF with two oral exams (comprehension and expression) is required for obtaining Canadian citizenship.
Description des tests
TEF
Test d’évaluation de français
The TEF (Test d’Évaluation de Français) is an examination that measures skills and knowledge in French. Results are valid for two years. It is offered in electronic form. There are no prerequisites except a minimum age of 16. Those who fail the test are eligible to retake it after two months.
The test has five sections:
| Oral comprehension (40 minutes) Written comprehension (60 minutes) Lexicon and structure (30 minutes) |
Price: $220 for the 3 sections |
| Oral expression (15 minutes) | $110 |
| Written expression (60 minutes) | $95 |
TEFAQ
Test d’évaluation du français pour l’accès au Québec
The TEFAQ (Test d’Évaluation du Français pour l’Accès au Québec) is a general language proficiency exam that measures skills and knowledge in French. Results are valid for two years. It is a version of the TEF recognized by the MIDI (ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion du Québec) for Quebec immigration applicants.
The test is given in electronic form. There are no prerequisites except a minimum age of 16. Those who fail the test are eligible to retake it after two months.
The test has four sections:
| Oral comprehension (40 minutes) | $80 |
| Written comprehension (60 minutes) | $95 |
| Oral expression (15 minutes) | $110 |
| Written expression (60 minutes) | $95 |
TEF CANADA
Test d’évaluation du français pour le Canada
The TEF CANADA (Test d’Évaluation du Français pour le Canada) is a general language proficiency exam that measures skills and knowledge in French. Results are valid for two years. It is a version of the TEF used in the economic immigration process for cases where Citizenship and Immigration Canada requires proof of linguistic proficiency. It is also used for measuring the level of French proficiency of Canadian citizenship applicants.
The test is given in electronic form. There are no prerequisites except a minimum age of 16. Those who fail the test are eligible to retake it after two months.
The test has four sections:
| Oral comprehension (40 minutes) | $80 |
| Written comprehension (60 minutes) | $95 |
| Oral expression (15 minutes) | $110 |
| Written expression (60 minutes) | $95 |
Important
Registrations are made online only. We do not take any registrations in person directly at the College.
A non-refundable $75 fee will be charged for cancellation or rescheduling requests made before the registration deadline.
After the registration deadline, there will be no refunds or rescheduling.
Payment methods for registration fees
Payment of registration fees must be made on this site by credit card and debit card only.
If a candidate is unable to enter the examination room (e.g. candidate does not have a passport), fees will not be reimbursed, and the candidate will have to wait 60 days before submitting a new registration form.
Payment in full is required upon registration.
No refunds will be given outside the above-mentioned dates, unless the exam is cancelled by Collège Universel. In that case another date will be offered, or a full refund will be provided.
Information
If you have any questions, please contact us at tef@cuniversel.ca or 819-485-0500.
