Free TCF Practice Tests with Instant Scoring
Prepare for the Test de connaissance du français with unlimited scored practice. The TCF is France's standard French proficiency test for study, work, and migration.
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The Test de connaissance du français (TCF) is a standardised French proficiency test created by France Éducation International (FEI) and endorsed by the French Ministry of Education. Over 500,000 candidates take it annually worldwide.
The TCF comes in several variants: TCF tout public (general), TCF Canada, TCF IRN (French citizenship/residency), TCF DAP (university pre-admission), and TCF Québec. The general TCF is used for personal assessment, professional certification, and French university admission.
Results are aligned to CEFR levels (A1–C2) and valid for two years. The TCF is computer-based and available at approved FEI test centres worldwide.
TCF Test Format
The compulsory sections (reading and listening) can be taken alone. Writing and speaking are optional unless required for your purpose.
Compréhension écrite (Reading)
- Questions: 29 multiple-choice
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Max score: 699 points
- Format: Texts with comprehension questions, increasing difficulty
Compréhension orale (Listening)
- Questions: 29 multiple-choice
- Duration: 25 minutes
- Max score: 699 points
- Format: Audio recordings with comprehension questions
Expression écrite (Writing)
- Tasks: 3 tasks of increasing difficulty
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Max score: 20 points
- Format: Message, formal letter, argumentative essay
Expression orale (Speaking)
- Tasks: 3 tasks with examiner
- Duration: 12 minutes
- Max score: 20 points
- Format: Interview, role-play, and opinion task
How Syllabus Will Help You Prepare
Practice that mirrors the real TCF experience.
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Every response evaluated against official TCF criteria. Get your predicted CEFR level within seconds.
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Get specific feedback on grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and argumentation for writing and speaking tasks.
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TCF Score & CEFR Levels
TCF results are mapped to CEFR levels based on your reading and listening scores.
| TCF Score | CEFR Level | Proficiency | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600–699 | C2 | Mastery | Advanced academic and professional roles |
| 500–599 | C1 | Effective proficiency | University admission (master's), professional |
| 400–499 | B2 | Independent user | University admission (undergraduate), TCF DAP |
| 300–399 | B1 | Threshold | French citizenship (TCF IRN), basic professional |
| 200–299 | A2 | Elementary | French residency card (TCF IRN) |
| 100–199 | A1 | Beginner | Basic communication |
Score ranges shown for compulsory reading and listening sections. Writing and speaking use a 20-point scale and are optional unless required for your purpose.
TCF — Key Facts
Fee
EUR 100–EUR 250 depending on variant and test centre.
Validity
Results are valid for 2 years from the test date.
TCF vs TEF
Both test French proficiency but are administered by different organisations. Choose based on availability.
TCF DAP
The specific variant for pre-admission to French universities via the Études en France procedure.
Results Timeline
Results typically available 2–4 weeks after testing.
Test Delivery
Computer-based at approved FEI test centres worldwide.
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