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Upcoming dates:

TEFaQ, TEF Canada or TEF Pricing:

  • Oral comprehension: $145
  • Oral expression: $145
  • Written comprehension: $75
  • Written expression: $75
  • Lexicon and structure: $75

Transfer/Change Fee  (see conditions below): $50

Contact: For questions or assistance, please email TEF.Montreal@ilsc.com or call 514-876-7856 Mon-Fri 09:00-16:30

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 Montréal at 550 Sherbrooke St W, 8th floor, East Tower Montreal, QC, Canada, H3A 1B9.

TEF Canada 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 offers the computer-delivered TEF Exams and the speaking assessment 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 has 5 components:

  • 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.

TEFaQ has 4 components:

  • 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 Canada has 4 components:

  • 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.

 

Test Day Transfer and Cancellations

CANCELLING YOUR TEST

  • 15 days or more before your test - 75% refund of fees paid
  • Between 6-14 days before your test - 50% refund of fees paid
  • 5 days or less before your test - No refunds available

**Please note you must submit your Cancellation Form before these deadlines in order to be eligible to a refund. Click here for the Cancellation Form. Forms received after the deadline will not be eligible to a refund. Please contact tef.montreal@ilsc.com to get a form and ask any questions.**

 

CHANGING YOUR TEST DAY

  • 8 days or more before your test - Eligible to a transfer (with payment of Transfer Fee) if spaces available
  • 7 days or less before your test - No transfers available

**Please note you must submit your Transfer Form and complete your payment before these deadlines in order to be eligible to a transfer. Forms received after the deadline may not be eligible to a transfer and spots may no longer be available. Please contact tef.montreal@ilsc.com to get a form and ask any questions.**