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TEF Canada Preparation Course 2026

This course is for people preparing for TEF Canada, the French test recognized by IRCC for immigration and citizenship. Five lessons in English explain the format and scoring and how to handle listening, reading, writing and speaking, with French practice texts, model answers and exercises. Each lesson has an untimed topic quiz, and a timed 40-question final assessment unlocks a certificate of completion when you score 80% or more.

  • Curso
  • Canadá
  • 84 preguntas
  • Revisado el 13 de octubre de 2026
  • Verificado el 13 de octubre de 2026

Respuesta rápida

Este curso gratuito tiene unos 300 minutos de lecciones, 5 pruebas temáticas sin límite de tiempo (84 preguntas en total) y una evaluación final cronometrada de 40 preguntas elegidas al azar. Saca un 80 % o más en la evaluación final para descargar un certificado de finalización (privado, no acreditado). Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 13 de octubre de 2026.

Empieza por las leccionesTEF Canada Preparation Course: Lessons: unos 300 minutos de lectura. Todas las preguntas del test se tratan en las lecciones.

Qué aprenderás

  • Describe the four TEF Canada tests, their timing and how they are scored
  • Convert "Équivalence ancien score" results to NCLC levels with IRCC's table
  • Follow French announcements, conversations, interviews and radio segments heard only once
  • Read everyday, administrative and press documents quickly and accurately
  • Write a news-story continuation and an argued opinion that meet the minimum word counts
  • Ask for information and persuade someone in a French role-play

Obtén un 80 % o más para descargar tu certificado.

Tu plan de estudio

Lee cada lección, haz su prueba temática (sin límite de tiempo, con explicaciones) y luego la evaluación final cronometrada. Cada vez se elige una nueva mezcla de preguntas. Tu progreso se guarda en este navegador.

  1. Leer las lecciones5 lecciones, unos 300 min
  2. Prueba temática 1: TEF Canada format and scoring16 preguntas
  3. Prueba temática 2: TEF Canada: Compréhension orale (listening)18 preguntas
  4. Prueba temática 3: TEF Canada: Compréhension écrite (reading)18 preguntas
  5. Prueba temática 4: TEF Canada: Expression écrite (writing)16 preguntas
  6. Prueba temática 5: TEF Canada: Expression orale (speaking)16 preguntas
  7. Examen final40 preguntas, 45 min · Obtén un 80 % o más

Prueba temática 1: TEF Canada format and scoring

  1. Pregunta 1 de 16

    How many tests (épreuves) must you take in TEF Canada for an immigration application?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Four

    For immigration, TEF Canada has four mandatory tests: reading, listening, writing and speaking.

  2. Pregunta 2 de 16

    How long is the TEF Canada reading test (compréhension écrite)?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. 60 minutes

    The reading test has 40 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour.

  3. Pregunta 3 de 16

    How many questions are in the TEF Canada listening test (compréhension orale)?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. 40

    The listening test has 40 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes.

  4. Pregunta 4 de 16

    Which TEF Canada test is done face to face with an examiner?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Expression orale (speaking)

    Reading, listening and writing are done on a computer. Speaking is a face-to-face test with an examiner.

  5. Pregunta 5 de 16

    In the reading and listening tests, what happens if you choose a wrong answer?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. It earns 0 points

    A correct answer earns 1 point, and a wrong or blank answer earns 0. Nothing is taken away, so always choose an answer.

  6. Pregunta 6 de 16

    For Canadian citizenship, which two TEF Canada tests are required?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Listening and speaking

    The citizenship version has two mandatory tests: compréhension orale (listening) and expression orale (speaking).

  7. Pregunta 7 de 16

    What must you do so that Canadian authorities recognize your TEF Canada results?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Take all your tests on the same day

    The test owner says all tests must be taken on the same day for the certificate to be recognized by Canadian authorities.

  8. Pregunta 8 de 16

    Your TEF Canada attestation gives a score for each test on which scale?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 0 to 699

    Each test gets a score from 0 to 699, plus a CEFR level (A1 to C2) and an NCLC level (1 to 12).

  9. Pregunta 9 de 16

    How long is a TEF Canada results certificate (attestation) valid?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. 2 years from the date it is issued

    The attestation is valid for 2 years from its date of issue.

  10. Pregunta 10 de 16

    How long must you wait before you take the same TEF test again?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. 20 days

    You may retake the test as often as you like, but you cannot take the same test twice within 20 days.

  11. Pregunta 11 de 16

    After the test, when are TEF Canada results usually sent?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Within 1 to 10 working days

    The test owner says results are sent within 1 to 10 working days, by email with a link to download the attestation.

  12. Pregunta 12 de 16

    How are your two writing texts marked?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Each text is marked by two trained correctors

    Each writing text is assessed by two independent, trained correctors who use a standard grid.

  13. Pregunta 13 de 16

    Which TEF Canada score do you enter in your IRCC online profile?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. The score in the "Équivalence ancien score" column

    IRCC says to enter only the "Équivalence ancien score" results. Its system does not accept the "Score / 699" results.

  14. Pregunta 14 de 16

    Using IRCC's table, a reading result (Équivalence ancien score) of 240 matches which NCLC level?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. NCLC 8

    In IRCC's table, reading scores from 233 to 247 are NCLC 8.

  15. Pregunta 15 de 16

    Using IRCC's table, what is the lowest listening result (Équivalence ancien score) that counts as NCLC 7?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. 249

    IRCC lists listening scores from 249 to 279 as NCLC 7. 310 is the lowest NCLC 7 score for speaking and writing, not listening.

  16. Pregunta 16 de 16

    A candidate needs NCLC 7 in all four skills. Her results (Équivalence ancien score) are: reading 233, listening 280, writing 349, speaking 300. Which skill is below NCLC 7?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Speaking

    In IRCC's table, speaking needs at least 310 for NCLC 7, so 300 is NCLC 6. Her other three results are NCLC 8.

Qué debes saber antes del examen

  • For immigration, TEF Canada has four mandatory tests: reading, listening, writing and speaking. For citizenship, only listening and speaking are required.
  • Reading has 40 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes and listening has 40 in 40 minutes. A correct answer gives 1 point; a wrong or blank answer gives 0.
  • Writing lasts 60 minutes: Section A (25 minutes, at least 80 words) and Section B (35 minutes, at least 200 words). Speaking lasts 15 minutes: Section A (5 minutes) and Section B (10 minutes).
  • Reading, listening and writing are taken on a computer. Speaking is face to face with an examiner and is recorded for double evaluation.
  • All tests must be taken on the same day for the certificate to be recognized by Canadian authorities.
  • The attestation gives each test a score from 0 to 699, a CEFR level and an NCLC level. For IRCC, you enter the scores in the "Équivalence ancien score" column.
  • IRCC's table sets NCLC 7 at 310–348 for speaking and writing, 249–279 for listening and 207–232 for reading (Équivalence ancien score).
  • The attestation is valid for 2 years from its date of issue, and you cannot take the same test again within 20 days.

Preguntas frecuentes

Is this the official TEF Canada?

No. This is an independent preparation course. All texts, recordings and questions are original and only follow the task types of each test. For official sample tests and tutorials, use the preparation page of Le français des affaires.

What does the certificate of completion show?

It shows that you finished this course and scored at least 80% on its final assessment. It is not a TEF Canada attestation, score or NCLC level, and it cannot be used as proof of French for immigration, citizenship, work or school.

Can my practice score tell me my NCLC level?

No. Official TEF Canada scores are calibrated, and writing and speaking are marked by trained evaluators. Practice scores here are feedback only.

Which TEF Canada tests do I need for citizenship?

Only listening and speaking. The test owner says citizenship needs at least NCLC 4 in these two skills, and IRCC's language proof page lists the TEF Canada result it accepts. Check IRCC's current rules before you book.

Which scores do I enter in my Express Entry profile?

IRCC says to enter only the scores in the "Équivalence ancien score" column of your attestation, not the "Score / 699" results. Results must be less than 2 years old.

How long is the final assessment?

It has 40 questions in 45 minutes, drawn at random from all five topics, so every attempt is different. It includes listening questions, so use a device with sound.

¿El certificado está acreditado o reconocido oficialmente?

No. Es un certificado de finalización privado, solo para tus conocimientos. No está reconocido, acreditado ni aprobado por ningún gobierno, organismo de licencias, regulador ni institución educativa, y no sustituye ninguna licencia, certificación ni formación exigida por la ley.

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