If you wish to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, then you need to be proficient in both the official languages of Canada, English and French. Express Entry is very competitive and the candidates who score more grades have higher chances of getting selected. The better the results in TEF/TCF are, the more possibility of increasing the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score! This will also help you get selected under several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in Canada.
If you want to prove your English language proficiency, you need to take IELTS or CELPIP exam. After this, if you require more scores then you can take TEF or TCF. Taking TEF/TCF exams can increase your points in Canadian Express Entry by proving your French skills.
TEF and TCF Exams
1. TEF-Test d’evaluation de Français
The Test d’Evaluation de Français (TEF) is created in 1998 by Paris Ile-de-France CCI, an international test that measures your knowledge level and skills in French. It is recognized by French Ministry of Education, the French ministry of the interior etc. and many more.
TEF exams can be taken for following reasons.
- Get into a school or university
- Obtain French or Swiss nationality
- Obtain the French resident card
- Immigrate to Canada and get Canadian citizenship
- Immigrate to Quebec
2. TCF-Test de connaissance Français
Test de connaissance Français is another exam to test the French level of non-native speakers. It is administered by the Centre international d’études pédagogiques (CIEP) for the French Ministry of Education. It helps to measure the proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.
TCF exams can be taken for following reasons.
- For personal, academic, or professional reasons
- Education in France
- To obtain French nationality
- To obtain permanent residence in Canada
- Obtain permanent residence in Quebec.
Related: Which is right for you TEF or TCF ?
The above exams are accepted by IRCC and focuses on speaking, listening, reading, and writing for express entry. These exams are not only making your immigration chances successful, but also helping to make you eligible for pnps (provincial nominee programs). There are other programs for skilled workers who are good French communicators.
Which exam is better?
You can take TCF or TEF as per your choice, you can choose exam based on your ease with the exam format, time limit for tasks in each module, type of tasks in each module, availability of exam centers and dates near you.
Exam Format
TCF exam format has compulsory modules that consists of listening, language structures, reading and optional modules speaking and writing. TEF exam has no optional modules, listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and syntax.
Results and how to check your results.
The results you get from both the exams are valid for 2 years. As these exams are held in many countries around the world, they have centers across the world. The tests are conducted throughout the year. Candidates can get registered in advance. You will receive the TEF results via email and will get it probably within 15 days. Sometimes it takes 4-6 weeks also. The TCF results will come in 4-8 weeks.
Conclusion
Now you know that these exams can make your journey easier and make your wishes come true, then it’s time to prepare for the exams without waiting anymore! To help you out with these exams, you need to visit Learn French Enligne (LFE) school offers high quality French courses for all the levels, from beginner to advanced, also there are workshops, intensive courses, DELF- DALF, TEF-TCF exam preparatory courses.
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FAQS
Q. Does Quebec approve TCF exams?
A. No, Quebec does not approve TCF, instead you can give TEF or TEFaQ exams.
Q. How much does the exams cost?
A. Both the exams costs around 12000- 25000 in India along with the registration charges depending on
cities. The fees are completely non- refundable and non-transferable.
Q. How many attempts you can make for these exams?
A. You can give both exams as many times as you want, but there should be atleast 1.5/2 months gap between the exams. To know more you will have to enquire at the respective exam centers.
