The French Language Proficiency Test (TEF) is an exam organized by the French Language Center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris Île-de-France. La Cité offers two versions of the exam: TEF Canada and TEF IRN (Integration, Residence, and Nationality).

No diploma is required to take the TEF exam. The TEF is available to anyone over the age of 16 who wishes to have their French language skills evaluated.

Exam sessions take place in one day, generally on a Wednesday each month, at La Cité. Additional sessions may be organized upon request.

Registrations must be completed no later than 10 business days before the test date. The number of candidates per session is limited, and registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Exam Overview

TEF Canada – For Immigration Procedures to Canada

TEF Canada is a general French test designed to measure the level of knowledge and proficiency in French of both native speakers and those whose mother tongue is not French.

TEF Canada consists of 4 tests:

• Written Comprehension (computer-based test): 60 minutes, 40 questions
• Oral Comprehension (computer-based test): 40 minutes, 40 questions
• Written Expression (computer-based test): 60 minutes, 2 topics
• Oral Expression (individual test recorded in front of an examiner and later reviewed by a Business French examiner): 15 minutes, 2 topics

Cost: $450

For more information about TEF Canada, please consult the Business French website.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Paris Île-de-France region collects your data to enable you to take the TEF-CANADA, which is required for submitting an immigration application under certain immigration categories or to support a citizenship application under Canadian law. If you achieve the required TEF-CANADA level, your data will be made available to the French authorities. If you object to this transmission or modify or delete your data, your immigration or citizenship application may not be processed by the Canadian authorities. Your data is retained by the CCI Paris Île-de-France for 10 years. The data transmitted to the Canadian authorities will be processed and stored in accordance with Canadian laws.

TEF IRN – For Immigration Procedures to France

TEF IRN consists of 4 tests:

• Written Comprehension (computer-based test): 30 minutes, 20 questions
• Oral Comprehension (computer-based test): 20 minutes, 20 questions
• Written Expression (new: computer-based test): 30 minutes, 2 topics
• Oral Expression (individual test recorded in front of an examiner and later reviewed by a Business French examiner): 10 minutes, 2 topics

Cost: $415

For more information about TEF IRN, please consult the Business French website.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Paris Île-de-France region collects your data to enable you to take the TEF-IRN, which is required for submitting a French naturalization application. If you achieve the required TEF-IRN level, your data will be made available to the French authorities. If you object to this transmission or modify or delete your data, your immigration or citizenship application may not be processed by the authorities. Your data is retained by the CCI Paris Île-de-France for 10 years. The data transmitted to the authorities will be processed and stored in accordance with French laws.

Candidates are encouraged to consult the TEF preparation page on the CCI Paris website.

Schedule and Registration

Please allocate half a day for the test, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Depending on the number of candidates in the session, you may finish later. We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes early for identity verification and other administrative procedures. A photograph will be taken for identification purposes on the morning of the test. This photo is required for the test in accordance with the rules set by CIC.

Dates for TEF Canada and TEF IRN sessions. Click on the date of your choice to proceed with your registration:

• Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (No spots available)
• Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (No spots available)
• Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (No spots available)
• Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (No spots available)
• Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (No spots available)
• Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (No spots available)
• Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (Registration open)
• Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (Registration open)
• Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (Registration open)

Depending on staff availability, it is possible to contact La Cité / Centre de formation if you have a specific need to take the test on another date.

The registration deadline is 10 business days before the test day.

A non-refundable fee of $70 will be charged in the event of cancellation or a change of test date before the registration deadline. No refund or change of test date will be accepted with less than 10 business days' notice, except in the case of cancellation by La Cité universitaire francophone de l'Université de Regina, in which case another exam date will be offered or a full refund will be provided.

Individual Test Fees (Tax Included)

• Written Comprehension: $110
• Oral Comprehension: $110
• Written Expression: $110
• Oral Expression: $120

Total for TEF Canada: $450
Total for TEF IRN: $415

Other Available Test

• Lexicon / Structure: $110

Separate Tests

Depending on the purpose of the application, candidates may choose to take one or more of the tests without necessarily completing the entire set. For scoring grids and details on test durations, please refer to the CCI Paris Île-de-France website.

TEF Preparation

In addition to the free mobile app Français 3.0, TEF candidates can participate in an online training program. This tool provides 15 to 20 hours of preparation for the four components of the exam. For more information and to register, please visit: https://prepmyfuture.com/fr/tef.

Results

The TEF results in a certificate that you will receive by email approximately 2 to 4 weeks after the test. You have the option to retake one or more of the TEF tests if your previous results did not meet your expectations. However, you must wait at least 30 days between attempts of the same test.

General Conditions

• Full payment is required at the time of registration.
• A non-refundable fee of $70 will be charged in the event of cancellation or a change of test date before the registration deadline.
• No refund or change of test date will be accepted after the registration deadline, except in the case of cancellation by La Cité, in which case another exam date will be offered or a full refund will be provided.
• It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to register for the test that best suits their needs. La Cité universitaire francophone de l'Université de Regina and its employees cannot be held responsible for the candidate’s choice.
• Candidates must observe a 30-day interval between attempts of the same exam, regardless of the test location. It is your responsibility to ensure that this interval is respected.
• If this 30-day period is not observed, the registration will be canceled. Please note that the non-refundable administrative fee of $70 will be charged.

Accommodation and Restaurants

The University of Regina offers short-term accommodation services at very competitive rates for guests, short-term students, and speakers throughout the year. If you wish to book a room, please visit the website, click on the form tab, and complete it to make a reservation: www.uregina.ca/student/residence/hotel/. Restaurants are available at the intersection of Kramer and Wascana Boulevards (a 5-minute drive). The cafeteria at Luther College is open to the public.

Inquiries

• Email: centreFR.cite@uregina.ca
• La Cité: 306-585-4828
• Training Center: 306-337-8491