The TEF is reliable instrument for measuring your skills in French and is recognized by the Canadian Government.
The Alliance Française is the only centre in Nova Scotia to provide the TEF exam. The TEF is a widely recognized test offered by the Paris Chamber of Commerce (CCIP). It allows you to demonstrate your fluency to your employer.
The TEF is recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). The test results will be used by CIC as conclusive proof of your language skills.
The test consists of 3 compulsory papers (2 hours 10 minutes):
- Written comprehension,
- Listening comprehension,
- Vocabulary and structure
and 2 optional sub-tests:
- Written expression (1 hour)
- Oral expression (35 minutes)
The CCIP delivers a certificate rating the candidate’s quantitative and qualitative performance and provides an analysis of results which are valid for two years.
Sessions are organized on demand. Please allow at least 10 business days between your registration and the organization of an examination session.
| Compulsory test | $230 |
| Optional oral test | $140 |
| Optional written test | $90 |
| Compulsory + 2 optional tests | $460 |
| (fees effective January 1st to December 31st, 2013) | |
Please note that a photo is necessary for the registration.
For payment conditions, examination dates and registration deadline, please contact us
at info@afhalifax.ca or at (902) 455-4411.
