Free TEF Practice Tests with Instant Scoring
Prepare for the Test d'évaluation de français with unlimited scored practice. The international TEF is used for French university admissions, professional certification, and personal assessment.
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The Test d'évaluation de français (TEF) is the international version of the TEF family of French proficiency tests. It is created by the CCI Paris Île-de-France — the same body behind TEF Canada.
The TEF family includes several variants: TEF (general), TEF Canada (Canadian immigration), TEF Québec (Quebec immigration), and TEF IRN (French citizenship and residency). The general TEF is used for university admissions, professional certification, and personal assessment.
Results are mapped to CEFR levels (A1–C2) and are valid for two years. The TEF is recognised by the French Ministry of Education and available at 600+ test centres across 100+ countries.
TEF Test Format
The TEF evaluates four skills. Reading and listening are compulsory; writing and speaking are optional unless required for your purpose.
Compréhension écrite (Reading)
- Questions: 50 multiple-choice
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Max score: 300 points
- Format: Passages with comprehension questions, increasing difficulty
Compréhension orale (Listening)
- Questions: 60 multiple-choice
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Max score: 360 points
- Format: Audio recordings with comprehension questions
Expression écrite (Writing)
- Tasks: 2 writing tasks
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Max score: 450 points
- Format: Article or report, and a formal letter or argumentative essay
Expression orale (Speaking)
- Tasks: 2 speaking tasks
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Max score: 450 points
- Format: Structured interview and persuasive argument
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TEF Score & CEFR Levels
TEF results map to CEFR levels. Score ranges shown combine reading and listening totals.
| TEF Score Range | CEFR Level | Proficiency | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 833–900 (R+L) | C2 | Mastery | Advanced academic and professional |
| 699–832 | C1 | Effective proficiency | University admission, professional |
| 541–698 | B2 | Independent | University admission (minimum for many), skilled work |
| 361–540 | B1 | Threshold | French citizenship (TEF IRN), basic professional |
| 204–360 | A2 | Elementary | French residency card (TEF IRN) |
| 69–203 | A1 | Beginner | Basic communication |
Score ranges shown combine reading (300) and listening (360) totals. Writing and speaking are scored separately on their own scales. CEFR mapping based on official TEF correlation tables.
TEF — Key Facts
Fee
EUR 150–EUR 250 depending on test centre and which sections you take.
Validity
Results are valid for 2 years from the test date.
TEF vs TEF Canada
The general TEF is for non-Canadian immigration purposes. TEF Canada is specifically for IRCC applications.
Optional Sections
Reading and listening are compulsory. Writing and speaking are optional unless required by your institution.
TEF IRN
The specific variant for French citizenship and residency applications. B1 required for citizenship.
Availability
Available at 600+ test centres across 100+ countries worldwide.
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