Information for Taking TEF, TEFaQ or TEF Canada in Toronto

How to book a TEF Exam

Scroll to the bottom of this page to see available dates to take TEF in Toronto and to book your exam.

Contact: For questions or assistance, please email TEF.Toronto@ilsc.com or call 437-317-1179
Mon-Fri 09:00-16:30

TEF Fees Toronto

E-TEF, E-TEF Canada or E-TEFaQ Pricing:

  • Oral Comprehension: $175
  • Oral expression: $175
  • Written comprehension: $70
  • Written expression: $70
  • Lexicon and Structure: $70
  • Transfer/Cancellation Fee for bookings made before Dec 1, 2024: $35
  • Transfer/Cancellation Fee for bookings made on/after Dec 1, 2024: $50

Take TEF Canada, TEFaQ or TEF to assess your French.

The Test d’Évaluation du Français (TEF Canada) and the Test de Français adapté au Québec (TEFaQ) are available at ILSC Toronto at 443 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2H6.

TEF and TEFaQ are officially recognized assessments of French language proficiency for immigration to Canada or Québec, and accepted by some universities and professional organizations. The Tests evaluate your oral and written comprehension and expression in French. Each segment of the test may be taken individually.*

Please note that ILSC Toronto offers the computer-delivered TEF Exams and speaking is done with an in-person examiner.

*Our test centres do not offer immigration advice, nor advise on which parts of the test you should take, please review requirements with the CCIP, MICC or IRCC as appropriate.

TEF Canada has 4 parts:

  • Oral Comprehension (40 minutes, 40 questions)
  • Oral Expression (15 minutes, 2 topics)
  • Written Comprehension (60 minutes, 40 questions)
  • Written Expression (60 minutes, 2 topics)

Visit the CCIP website to learn more about TEF Canada and which parts to take.

TEFaQ has 4 parts:

  • Oral Comprehension (40 minutes, 40 questions)
  • Oral Expression (15 minutes, 2 topics)
  • Written Comprehension (60 minutes, 40 questions)
  • Written Expression (60 minutes, 2 topics)

Visit the CCIP website to learn more about TEFaQ and which parts of the exam to write.

 

TEF has 5 parts:

  • Oral Comprehension (40 minutes, 40 questions)
  • Oral Expression (15 minutes, 2 topics)
  • Written Comprehension (60 minutes, 40 questions)
  • Written Expression (60 minutes, 2 topics)
  • Lexicon and Structure (30 minutes, 40 questions)

Visit the CCIP website to learn more about TEF exam sections and applications.