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TEF Canada

Exam format, scoring and preparation

The TEF Canada (Test d’évaluation de français) is an official French-language test used for Canadian immigration and citizenship procedures.

It is designed, developed, and managed by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI Paris Île-de-France).

It assesses four language skills: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and oral expression.

How is the TEF Canada exam organized?

How is the TEF Canada exam organized?

Reading comprehension

40 questions - 60 minutes


Listening comprehension

40 questions - 40 minutes


Written expression

60 minutes - 2 sections


Oral expression

15 minutes - 2 sections


Reading comprehension

40 questions - 60 minutes


Listening comprehension

40 questions - 40 minutes


Written expression

60 minutes - 2 sections


Oral expression

15 minutes - 2 sections


How does the scoring work?

Each of the four skills is scored separately. Results are reported on a scale from 0 to 699 and converted into a CEFR level (A1–C2) and an NCLC level for each skill.

Each of the four skills is scored separately. Results are reported on a scale from 0 to 699 and converted into a CEFR level (A1–C2) and an NCLC level for each skill.

TEF score / 699

CEFR

0-99

Below A1

100 - 199

A1

200 - 299

A2

300 - 399

B1

400 - 499

B2

500- 599

C1

600 - 699

C2


How is the oral expression assessed?


How is the oral expression assessed?

The oral expression test is assessed by two independent examiners: the examiner conducting the test and a second evaluator who assesses the recording. A standardized evaluation grid is used. The assessment considers the quality and effectiveness of communication, as well as vocabulary, grammar, organization, fluency and pronunciation.

The oral expression test is assessed by two independent examiners: the examiner conducting the test and a second evaluator who assesses the recording. A standardized evaluation grid is used. The assessment considers the quality and effectiveness of communication, as well as vocabulary, grammar, organization, fluency and pronunciation.

Section A - Obtening information

5 minutes


Setion B - Arguing to convince

10 minutes

Section A - Obtening information

5 minutes


Setion B - Arguing to convince

10 minutes

How is the written expression assessed?

How is the written expression assessed?

The written expression test consists of two sections. Section A asks you to continue an article (80 words minimum), while Section B asks you to express and justify a point of view (200 words minimum). The test lasts 60 minutes.

The written expression test consists of two sections. Section A asks you to continue an article (80 words minimum), while Section B asks you to express and justify a point of view (200 words minimum). The test lasts 60 minutes.

Section A - 25 minutes

Continue an article. 80 mots minimum


Section B - 35 minutes

Express and justify a point of view. 200 words minimum


Section A - 25 minutes

Continue an article. 80 mots minimum


Section B - 35 minutes

Express and justify a point of view. 200 words minimum


CEFR

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

Oral expression

Simple communication

Simple exchanges

Express opinions

Develop and defend ideas

Develop complex arguments fluently

Express ideas pricesely and efforlessly

Written expression

Simple written communication

Simple everyday texts

Develop connected ideas

Develop and justify a point of view

Develop complex arguments clearly

Write precisely, fluently and with nuance

A2

Oral : Simple exchanges

Written : Simple everyday texts

B1

Oral : Express opinions

Written : Develop connected ideas

B2

Oral : Develop and defend ideas

Written : Develop and justify a point of view

C1

Oral : Develop complex arguments fluently

Written : Develop complex arguments clearly

C2

Oral : Express ideas precisely and effortlessly

Written : Write precisely, fluently and with nuance


What does B2 mean for the TEF Canada?


What does B2 mean for the TEF Canada?

B2 is the target level for many TEF Canada candidates. The main objective is simple: express and develop your ideas clearly. You don't need complicated structures or long sentences, quite the opposite. What matters is being clear, organized and convincing.

B2 is the target level for many TEF Canada candidates. The main objective is simple: express and develop your ideas clearly. You don't need complicated structures or long sentences, quite the opposite. What matters is being clear, organized and convincing.



Oral Expression — B2


You should be able to :


  • express your opinion clearly

  • Develop and justify your ideas

  • Give relevant examples

  • React to your interlocutor

  • Speak naturally and clearly



Written Expression — B2


You should be able to :


  • express your opinion clearly

  • Develop and justify your point of view

  • Organize your text logically

  • Give relevant examples

  • Write clearly and naturally



Written Expression — B2


You should be able to :


  • express your opinion clearly

  • Develop and justify your point of view

  • Organize your text logically

  • Give relevant examples

  • Write clearly and naturally



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A1

Oral : Simple communication

Written : oral communication