Test d'évaluation de français pour le Canada
Administered by CCI Paris Île-de-France
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.
Exam structure
Best for learners who prefer the TEF's question style and want examiner-style grading on the productive skills.
Win back the points anglophones lose on grammar
A focused grammar workout that complements your TEF Canada reading and writing modules: 181 targeted questions, a full answer key, and a teacher edition with 905 drills. Built for both TEF and TCF.
Grammar Quiz
181 questions across the six error families anglophones lose marks on — Practice and timed Exam modes with instant bilingual feedback.
Start the quizTeacher Edition
Every question taught in full — rule, worked example and 5 self-grading drills each (905 in total) across all six categories.
Open the lessonsAnswer Key
All 181 questions with the correct answer marked and a full bilingual mini-lesson — your fast reference.
View the keyWhat your TEF Canada prep includes
- TEF-specific listening & reading sets with the real section structure
- Speaking simulations for both expression orale tasks
- Writing frameworks for sections A & B with evaluator feedback
- Detailed error analysis tied to your target CLB
How your level converts to points
Your TEF Canada result maps to a CLB level — the currency of Express Entry. Higher bands unlock more CRS points.
| CLB level | Proficiency | Express Entry impact |
|---|---|---|
| CLB 9+ | Top bands | Up to 50 + bilingual bonus |
| CLB 7–8 | Strong | 25–50 points |
| CLB 5–6 | Intermediate | Eligible for French draws |
| CLB 4 | Elementary | Foundation level |
Points are indicative for a single applicant under the additional-factors grid. Always confirm current figures with IRCC.
Sample TEF Canada exams with model corrections
Real exam-style sujets for Expression écrite and Expression orale, each with a full model answer and examiner notes. The first sample in each skill is free — open any task below.
TEF Canada writing has two sections: Section A turns given facts into a news item, and Section B is an argued letter or opinion. Five sujets with full model corrections follow.
Compréhension écrite & orale
Exam-style documents and transcripts with multiple-choice questions — tap an answer to reveal the correct option and an explanation. The first set in each skill is free.
Read each document carefully, then answer. The TEF reading section rewards precise reading of notices, articles and instructions.
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