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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.

  • Cursus
  • Canada
  • 84 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 13 oktober 2026
  • Feiten gecontroleerd op 13 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 300 minuten lessen, 5 themaquizzen zonder tijdslimiet (84 vragen in totaal) en een getimede eindtoets van 40 willekeurig gekozen vragen. Haal 80% of meer op de eindtoets om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 13 oktober 2026.

Begin met de lessenTEF Canada Preparation Course: Lessons: ongeveer 300 minuten leestijd. Elke testvraag wordt in de lessen behandeld.

Wat je leert

  • 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

Haal 80% of meer om je certificaat te downloaden.

Je studieplan

Lees elke les, maak de themaquiz (zonder tijdslimiet, met uitleg) en daarna de getimede eindtoets. Elke keer wordt een nieuwe mix van vragen gekozen. Je voortgang wordt in deze browser opgeslagen.

  1. Lees de lessen5 lessen, ongeveer 300 min
  2. Themaquiz 1: TEF Canada format and scoring16 vragen
  3. Themaquiz 2: TEF Canada: Compréhension orale (listening)18 vragen
  4. Themaquiz 3: TEF Canada: Compréhension écrite (reading)18 vragen
  5. Themaquiz 4: TEF Canada: Expression écrite (writing)16 vragen
  6. Themaquiz 5: TEF Canada: Expression orale (speaking)16 vragen
  7. Eindexamen40 vragen, 45 min · Haal 80% of meer

Themaquiz 1: TEF Canada format and scoring

  1. Vraag 1 van 16

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

    Antwoord: C. Four

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

  2. Vraag 2 van 16

    How long is the TEF Canada reading test (compréhension écrite)?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 60 minutes

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

  3. Vraag 3 van 16

    How many questions are in the TEF Canada listening test (compréhension orale)?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 40

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

  4. Vraag 4 van 16

    Which TEF Canada test is done face to face with an examiner?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Expression orale (speaking)

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

  5. Vraag 5 van 16

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

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 6 van 16

    For Canadian citizenship, which two TEF Canada tests are required?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Listening and speaking

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

  7. Vraag 7 van 16

    What must you do so that Canadian authorities recognize your TEF Canada results?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 8 van 16

    Your TEF Canada attestation gives a score for each test on which scale?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 9 van 16

    How long is a TEF Canada results certificate (attestation) valid?
    Toon antwoord

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

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

  10. Vraag 10 van 16

    How long must you wait before you take the same TEF test again?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 11 van 16

    After the test, when are TEF Canada results usually sent?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 12 van 16

    How are your two writing texts marked?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 13 van 16

    Which TEF Canada score do you enter in your IRCC online profile?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 14 van 16

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

    Antwoord: A. NCLC 8

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

  15. Vraag 15 van 16

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

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 16 van 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?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

Wat je moet weten voor het 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.

Veelgestelde vragen

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.

Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?

Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.

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