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.
In breve
Questo corso gratuito ha circa 300 minuti di lezioni, 5 quiz tematici senza limite di tempo (84 domande in tutto) e una valutazione finale a tempo di 40 domande estratte a caso. Ottieni l’80% o più nella valutazione finale per scaricare un attestato di completamento (privato, non accreditato). Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 13 ottobre 2026.
Cosa imparerai
- 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
Ottieni almeno l’80% per scaricare il tuo attestato.
Il tuo piano di studio
Leggi ogni lezione, fai il quiz tematico (senza limite di tempo, con spiegazioni) e poi la valutazione finale a tempo. Ogni volta viene estratto un nuovo mix di domande. I tuoi progressi sono salvati in questo browser.
- Leggi le lezioni5 lezioni, circa 300 min
- Quiz tematico 1: TEF Canada format and scoring16 domande
- Quiz tematico 2: TEF Canada: Compréhension orale (listening)18 domande
- Quiz tematico 3: TEF Canada: Compréhension écrite (reading)18 domande
- Quiz tematico 4: TEF Canada: Expression écrite (writing)16 domande
- Quiz tematico 5: TEF Canada: Expression orale (speaking)16 domande
- Esame finale40 domande, 45 min · Almeno l’80%
Quiz tematico 1: TEF Canada format and scoring
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Domanda 1 di 16
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Risposta: C. Four
For immigration, TEF Canada has four mandatory tests: reading, listening, writing and speaking.
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Risposta: B. 60 minutes
The reading test has 40 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour.
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Risposta: A. 40
The listening test has 40 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes.
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Domanda 4 di 16
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Risposta: A. Expression orale (speaking)
Reading, listening and writing are done on a computer. Speaking is a face-to-face test with an examiner.
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Domanda 5 di 16
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 6 di 16
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Risposta: D. Listening and speaking
The citizenship version has two mandatory tests: compréhension orale (listening) and expression orale (speaking).
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Domanda 7 di 16
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 8 di 16
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Risposta: 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).
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Domanda 9 di 16
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Risposta: A. 2 years from the date it is issued
The attestation is valid for 2 years from its date of issue.
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Domanda 10 di 16
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Risposta: B. 20 days
You may retake the test as often as you like, but you cannot take the same test twice within 20 days.
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Domanda 11 di 16
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 12 di 16
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Risposta: A. Each text is marked by two trained correctors
Each writing text is assessed by two independent, trained correctors who use a standard grid.
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Domanda 13 di 16
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 14 di 16
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Risposta: A. NCLC 8
In IRCC's table, reading scores from 233 to 247 are NCLC 8.
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Domanda 15 di 16
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 16 di 16
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Risposta: 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.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
Cosa sapere prima del test
- 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.
Domande frequenti
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’attestato è accreditato o riconosciuto ufficialmente?
No. È un attestato di completamento privato, solo per le tue conoscenze. Non è riconosciuto, accreditato né approvato da alcun governo, ente di rilascio delle licenze, autorità di regolamentazione o istituto di istruzione e non sostituisce alcuna licenza, certificazione o formazione richiesta dalla legge.
Fonti
- Le français des affaires: TEF Canada, presentation (French)
- Le français des affaires: TEF Canada, presentation (English)
- Le français des affaires: TEF Canada, taking the test (passation)
- Le français des affaires: TEF Canada, results (résultats)
- Le français des affaires: TEF Canada, getting your attestation
- Le français des affaires: TEF Canada, registration
- Le français des affaires: TEF Canada, preparation resources
- Le français des affaires: registration and test conditions
- Le français des affaires: preparing for TEF listening (compréhension orale)
- Le français des affaires: preparing for TEF reading (compréhension écrite)
- Le français des affaires: preparing for writing Section A (fait divers)
- Le français des affaires: preparing for writing Section B (argumentation)
- Le français des affaires: preparing for TEF speaking (expression orale)
- IRCC: Language test equivalency for Express Entry
- IRCC: Citizenship eligibility (language skills)
- IRCC: Citizenship language proof (tests)