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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.

  • Formation
  • Canada
  • 84 questions
  • Vérifié le 13 octobre 2026
  • Vérifié (faits) le 13 octobre 2026

En bref

Ce cours gratuit comprend environ 300 minutes de leçons, 5 quiz thématiques sans limite de temps (84 questions au total) et une évaluation finale chronométrée de 40 questions tirées au hasard. Obtenez 80 % ou plus à l’évaluation finale pour télécharger une attestation de réussite (privée, non accréditée). Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 13 octobre 2026.

Commencez par les leçonsTEF Canada Preparation Course: Lessons : environ 300 minutes de lecture. Chaque question du test est traitée dans les leçons.

Ce que vous allez apprendre

  • 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

Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger votre certificat.

Votre plan d’étude

Lisez chaque leçon, faites son quiz thématique (sans limite de temps, avec explications), puis l’évaluation finale chronométrée. Un nouveau mélange de questions est tiré à chaque fois. Votre progression est enregistrée dans ce navigateur.

  1. Lire les leçons5 leçons, environ 300 min
  2. Quiz thématique 1 : TEF Canada format and scoring16 questions
  3. Quiz thématique 2 : TEF Canada: Compréhension orale (listening)18 questions
  4. Quiz thématique 3 : TEF Canada: Compréhension écrite (reading)18 questions
  5. Quiz thématique 4 : TEF Canada: Expression écrite (writing)16 questions
  6. Quiz thématique 5 : TEF Canada: Expression orale (speaking)16 questions
  7. Examen final40 questions, 45 min · Obtenez 80 % ou plus

Quiz thématique 1 : TEF Canada format and scoring

  1. Question 1 sur 16

    How many tests (épreuves) must you take in TEF Canada for an immigration application?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Four

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

  2. Question 2 sur 16

    How long is the TEF Canada reading test (compréhension écrite)?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 60 minutes

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

  3. Question 3 sur 16

    How many questions are in the TEF Canada listening test (compréhension orale)?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 40

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

  4. Question 4 sur 16

    Which TEF Canada test is done face to face with an examiner?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Expression orale (speaking)

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

  5. Question 5 sur 16

    In the reading and listening tests, what happens if you choose a wrong answer?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 6 sur 16

    For Canadian citizenship, which two TEF Canada tests are required?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Listening and speaking

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

  7. Question 7 sur 16

    What must you do so that Canadian authorities recognize your TEF Canada results?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 8 sur 16

    Your TEF Canada attestation gives a score for each test on which scale?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 9 sur 16

    How long is a TEF Canada results certificate (attestation) valid?
    Voir la réponse

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

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

  10. Question 10 sur 16

    How long must you wait before you take the same TEF test again?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 11 sur 16

    After the test, when are TEF Canada results usually sent?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 12 sur 16

    How are your two writing texts marked?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 13 sur 16

    Which TEF Canada score do you enter in your IRCC online profile?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 14 sur 16

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

    Réponse: A. NCLC 8

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

  15. Question 15 sur 16

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 16 sur 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?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

À savoir avant l’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.

Questions fréquentes

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.

L’attestation est-elle accréditée ou reconnue officiellement ?

Non. C’est une attestation de réussite privée, uniquement pour vos connaissances. Elle n’est reconnue, accréditée ni approuvée par aucun gouvernement, organisme de délivrance des permis, autorité de réglementation ou établissement d’enseignement, et elle ne remplace aucun permis, aucune certification ni aucune formation exigés par la loi.

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