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The Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada) is an official French proficiency test recognised by IRCC alongside TEF Canada. It is created by France Éducation International (FEI) and endorsed by the French Ministry of Education.
TCF Canada evaluates four skills — reading, listening, writing, and speaking — and maps results to NCLC levels for Canadian immigration. It is accepted for Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and citizenship applications.
Results are valid for two years. TCF Canada can be combined with IELTS for the bilingual bonus CRS points in Express Entry.
TCF Canada Test Format
The exam has four mandatory sections for immigration purposes. Total testing time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Compréhension écrite (Reading)
- Questions: 39 multiple-choice
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Max score: 699 points
- Format: Passages with comprehension questions, increasing difficulty
Compréhension orale (Listening)
- Questions: 29 multiple-choice
- Duration: 35 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
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TCF Canada Scores & NCLC Levels
Your TCF Canada results map to NCLC levels used by IRCC. Higher NCLC levels mean more CRS points for Express Entry.
| NCLC Level | Reading (of 699) | Listening (of 699) | Writing (of 20) | Speaking (of 20) | Immigration Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLC 4 | 342–374 | 331–368 | 4–5 | 4–5 | FST minimum (reading & writing) |
| NCLC 5 | 375–405 | 369–397 | 6–7 | 6–7 | FST minimum (listening & speaking) |
| NCLC 6 | 406–452 | 398–457 | 8–9 | 8–9 | Canadian Experience Class minimum |
| NCLC 7 | 453–498 | 458–502 | 10–11 | 10–11 | FSW minimum; bilingual bonus eligible |
| NCLC 8 | 499–523 | 503–522 | 12–13 | 12–13 | Higher CRS language points |
| NCLC 9 | 524–548 | 523–548 | 14–15 | 14–15 | Near-maximum CRS points |
| NCLC 10+ | 549–699 | 549–699 | 16–20 | 16–20 | Maximum CRS language points |
Score ranges based on IRCC equivalency charts. Writing and speaking use a 20-point scale. Verify with the official IRCC language test page for the latest requirements.
TCF Canada — Key Facts
Fee
CA$390–CA$450 depending on test centre.
Validity
Results are valid for 2 years from the test date.
TCF vs TEF
Both are accepted by IRCC. Choose based on availability and personal preference — they test the same skills.
Human Scoring
Writing and speaking are scored by human examiners, not multiple-choice algorithms.
Results Timeline
Results available approximately 4 weeks after the test date.
Availability
Available at approved FEI centres across Canada and internationally.
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