ELC College, in collaboration with the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP), is an accredited testing center for TEF, TEFaQ and TEF Canada
TEF CANADA and TEFaQ are French proficiency tests recognized by the Ministère de l'Immigration de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) for the CSQ (Certificat de sélection du Québec) and by the CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) for federal immigration applications and in the citizenship application process.
They are also recognized as proof of language level by universities, CÉGEPS, various professional associations and many employers.
In general, the requirements of the Ministry of Immigration are:
1 Canadian Citizenship : listening and speaking for the TEF Canada and TEFaQ.
2 Federal Canadian Immigration : reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and speaking during the same session of TEF Canada
3 Immigration Quebec : Listening comprehension and Speaking tests are mandatory in the same, or multiple, sessions. Writing and Speaking tests are at the discretion of the TEFAQ candidate.
Candidates must respect a 30-day wait period between two test registrations regardless of the test location. If this 30-day period is not met, the registration will be cancelled.
Immigrating to Canada and obtaining Canadian citizenship with the TEF Canada
As part of the immigration and citizenship application procedures, the federal government of Canada has recognized the TEF Canada since 2002 to certify an applicant’s knowledge of French.
TEF Canada tests
As part of a Canada immigration application, you must take the following tests:
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Oral comprehension: 40 minutes – 40 questions
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Written comprehension: 60 minutes – 40 questions
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Oral expression: 15 minutes – 2 subjects
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Written expression: 60 minutes – 2 subjects
As part of a Canadian citizenship application, you must take the following tests:
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Oral comprehension: 40 minutes – 40 questions
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Oral expression: 15 minutes – 2 subjects
Important! All the tests must be taken the same day for your certification to be recognized by the Canadian authorities.
Tuition fees (exempt from taxes)
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Oral comprehension : 120$,00 $
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Oral expression : 120,00 $
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Written comprehension : 65,00 $
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Written expression : 65,00 $
SELECT THE TEF Canada SESSION
YOU CAN SELECT THE TEST SESSION FROM THE FOLLOWING AVAILABILITIES
As part of immigration procedures, the, le Ministère de l’Immigration de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) du Québec requires certification of your knowledge of French.
To that end, it recognizes the TEF Québec (TEFAQ) tests
TEF Québec (TEFAQ) tests
The TEF Québec (TEFAQ) consists of four modular tests:
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Oral comprehension: 40 minutes – 40 questions (mandatory test)
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Oral expression: 15 minutes – 2 subjects (mandatory test)
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Written comprehension: 60 minutes – 40 questions (optional test)
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Written expression: 60 minutes – 2 subjects (optional test)
| Requérant principal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 points maximum | A1 à B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| Compréhension orale 40 min | 0 point | 5 points | 6 points | 7 points |
| Expression orale 15 min | 0 point | 5 points | 6 points | 7 points |
| Compréhension écrite 1 h | 0 point | 1 point | 1 point | 1 point |
| Expression écrite 1 h | 0 point | 1 point | 1 point | 1 point |
| Conjoint du requérant principal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 points maximum | A1 à B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| Compréhension orale 40 min | 0 point | 2 points | 3 points | 3 points |
| Expression orale 15 min | 0 point | 2 points | 3 points | 3 points |
With the aim of obtaining a maximum number of points when you submit your results in your immigration application file, you must take the oral comprehension and expression tests and if your writing level is advanced, you can also submit all the written test results.
Tuition fees (exempt from taxes):
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Oral comprehension : 120$,00 $
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Oral expression : 120,00 $
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Written comprehension : 65,00 $
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Written expression : 65,00 $
SELECT THE TEFaQ SESSION
YOU CAN SELECT THE TEST SESSION FROM THE FOLLOWING AVAILABILITIES
Each competency can be taken separately, or together, depending on the candidate's needs.
The TEF consists of 4 compulsory tests:-
Compréhension écrite : 60 min – 40 questions
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Compréhension orale : 40 min – 40 questions
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Expression écrite : 60 min – 2 sujets à traiter
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Lexique et structure : 30 min – 40 questions
Please note the fees associated with each of the events below :
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Oral comprehension : 120$,00 $
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Oral expression : 120,00 $
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Written comprehension : 65,00 $
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Written expression : 65,00 $
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Lexicon and structure : 65,00 $
If you need to take the TEF in Montreal, you should know that ELC College offers you the best prices. Located at the Jean Talon metro exit (you don't have to go outside to get there), ELC College offers a relaxed and respectful atmosphere.
The best prices in Montreal:
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Oral comprehension : $120
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Oral expression : $120
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Written comprehension : 65,00 $
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Written expression : 65,00 $
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Lexicon and structure : 65,00 $
SELECT THE TEF Canada SESSION
YOU CAN SELECT THE TEST SESSION FROM THE FOLLOWING AVAILABILITIES
SELECT THE TEFAQ SESSION
YOU CAN SELECT THE TEST SESSION FROM THE FOLLOWING AVAILABILITIES
An accommodation adapted to a disability may be obtained. A person with a specific accommodation need must, before any registration, contact us to submit their request at tef@elccollege.ca.. The person must obtain a medical certificate from a practitioner who explains the nature of the disability and indicates recommendations for accommodation for the session (for the tests involved).
Before the test
When registering, you make a commitment to comply with the terms for registering and taking the test.
The day of the test
You must bring with you proof of your identity (a valid passport, a driver’s licence), without which you will not be allowed to take the test. No registration fees will be refunded if you do not have that proof with you. After checking your identity and your invitation (sent by email approximately one week before the test date), the invigilator will have you sign an identification document on a tablet. Carefully check your personal information at that time.
Important! In the event of an error or a change not indicated on the day of the test, no correction may be made once the results have been certified.
The invigilator will then indicate where you are to sit to begin the test.
Instructions to be followed during the tests
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You must turn off your mobile phone and any other electronic device.
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You may not use a dictionary or any other reference material
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No personal effect may remain visible or on the table during the test, with the exception of your proof of identity
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You may not communicate with other candidates
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If you are late, you will not be admitted to the room once a test has begun
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You may not leave the room at any time during the written tests.
During the test
The written comprehension and expression tests are taken on a computer. For those tests, the invigilator gives each candidate a username and a password, which enable the candidate to access the online test platform and follow the instructions for each test.
The electronic certificate is an official document that you can submit to the appropriate authorities as part of your administrative procedures.
Each certificate is detailed and personalized (with your photo and your signature).
It indicates, for each test:
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The number of points obtained
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The level achieved
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A description of your current skills in French generally
Example of a certificate
The results are valid for two years. You may take the test again as many times as you wish, provided you comply with a 30-day interval between tests.
A registration is firm and definitive. The registration fees you pay are not refundable.
In the event of cancellation prior to the day of the test or absence on the day of the test for a major reason (illness, an employment obligation, the death of a relative, etc.), you must submit documentary proof (a medical certificate, a note from your employer, etc.) to ELC College. The test centre associate then studies the reasons for the absence and, if they are valid, a new registration with the centre is proposed, without additional fees being charged.
In the event of an unjustified absence or withdrawal, you will not be refunded. You accept those conditions by signing the registration form at the time of your registration in our centre.
For more information see the following page: Conditions-dinscription-et-de-passation/
