TCF Canada for Canadian Immigration

At a glance

The Test de connaissance du français (TCF) is administered by France Éducation International, an agency of the French Ministry of Education. TCF Canada is the Express Entry-specific version — it is distinct from TCF Québec, TCF ANF (for naturalisation), and TCF Tout Public. The Express Entry test covers Compréhension orale, Compréhension écrite, Expression écrite, and Expression orale. A valid IRCC submission requires scores for all four abilities.

Result turnaround

Approximately 4–6 weeks from the test date. Some centres offer earlier preliminary results for the multiple-choice sections; final written/oral results follow after expert marking.

Cost

Varies by centre and country. In Canada, expect roughly CAD 350–450 for the full 4-ability bundle. Confirm with the accredited centre directly.

Validity

2 years from the test date.

Test centres

Accredited France Éducation International centres worldwide. Canadian availability is narrower than TEF — confirm a sitting before booking. International availability is strong across Europe, French-speaking Africa, and parts of Latin America and Asia.

Convert my TCF scores

How it is scored

Compréhension orale and Compréhension écrite are each scored 0–699. Expression écrite and Expression orale are each scored 0–20. Each ability maps independently to an NCLC level through published score bands — see the per-ability tables below.

Conversion table

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking