Accepted by IRCC
Choose your exam
Both the TCF Canada and the TEF Canada are recognised for permanent residency and citizenship, and both convert to the same CLB scale. Pick the format that fits you — or let the level check decide.
TCF Canada
Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada
A standardised, four-skill assessment recognised by IRCC for permanent residency and Canadian citizenship. Every item is calibrated to a precise level, so your result maps cleanly onto the CLB scale.
- Listening· ≈ 35 min
- Reading· 60 min
- Speaking· ≈ 12 min
- Writing· 60 min
TEF Canada
Test d'évaluation de français pour le Canada
The long-established French evaluation for Canadian immigration, accepted by IRCC for PR and citizenship. Its four modules each convert to a CLB level used in your CRS calculation.
- Listening· 40 min
- Reading· 60 min
- Speaking· 15 min
- Writing· 60 min
Still unsure which to take? Take the free level check — we'll recommend the better fit.