Where to take the TEF Examinations ?

[cltech]

I am based in Malaysia, and go to Singapore frequently. Does anybody know where I can take the TEF Examination in Malaysia or Singapore please ? I have asked at the AF in KL and Sgp, but their focus is only on the Delf/Dalf Examinations and NOT on the TEF.

Would appreciate dome advice here. Thank you.

[shakira2009]

Hi,

That's weird, the Chambre de Commerce e d'industrie de Paris (CCIP) says that the only authorized center in those countries is "Alliance Francaise": http://www.fda.ccip.fr/

Or perhaps it's a matter of insisting on having them take the test.  The Malaysia AF website says "upon request 2 mo. in advance":
http://kl.alliancefrancaise.org.my/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=66

If they're not taking it, I think you should let the CCIP know and ask them to recommend a test center.

[FrenchAsian]

Hi Shakira, thank you for your reply,....

I came across this cross-reference when I was doing my research, and this cross-reference table allows the graduates of Delf/Dalf to map over their results in Dalf/Dalf over to the TEF :-


Interpretation of Results
The results on the TEF can be interpreted with reference to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages:

Council of Europe  TEF
 
C2 Proficient
 Level 6 – 834-900 points
 
C1 Proficient
 Level 5 – 699-833 points
 
B2 Independent User
 Level 4 – 541-698 points
 
B1 Independent User
 Level 3 – 361 – 540 points
 
A2 Basic User
 Level 2 – 204 – 360 points
 
A1 Basic User
 Level 1 - 69-203 points
Level 0 - 0-68 points
 

The above information can also be viewed at the following pages :-

http://languagecredentials.epsb.ca/en/languages/french/in-english/tef/tef

And at the following document from the CCIP website :-

http://www.fda.ccip.fr/documents/pdf/tef/les_niveaux_du_tef.pdf

Page from the CCIP website :-

http://www.fda.ccip.fr/tef/descr_tef

Do you think the IO will accept this mapping-over from the Delf/Dalf to the TEF, rather than forcing us to take the TEF which is so troublesome where we need to wait and book early, etc, ?

Would highly appreciate your good advice, seniors,....

[FrenchAsian]

Any French takers here who can help to reply my and cltech's questions please ?

Looking for comments to my posting above,.... please help ! Just like cltech, I am keen to take-up French too, loved the language besides being able to get some additional points.

[shakira2009]

Hi FrenchAsian,

Interesting links, I didn't know that there were such equivalences, but since CCIP's headquarters are in Europe, it shouldn't be too surprising.

In my opinion, if I only had the option of taking the DELF or DALF, I would do so!  Once getting the results I'd send them to the Consulate, along with a written explanation of that particular situation in Malaysia. I'd also attach copies of the equivalences that appear in those web pages for their reference. 

After all, all you need is to demonstrate your proficiency level through some kind of written document, the more "official" the better.  In my country-specific instructions, it says:

PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Test results from an approved language-testing organization (...)
or
Other evidence in writing
- Your written submission detailing your training in, and use of English and/or French
- Official documentation of education/work exp. in English and/or French
- Other applicable documentation

So, the DELF/DALF are exams taken by a well-established language testing organization like the CIEP in France, and any other written explanation would count as "other applicable documentation".

I don't know if you have this paragraph in your country-specific package?  It shouldn't differ too too much among countries, I suppose... ?

[bluepine]

Cltech what about your time lines..?

[mbastudies]

Hi All,

I think DELF/DALF scores are acceptable. See: http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/french-language/country-departure/index.html

[PMM]

Hi

Hi All,

I think DELF/DALF scores are acceptable. See: http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/french-language/country-departure/index.html

Only if you are applying to Quebec.

PMM

[coolguy001]

I am sailing on the same boat.I claim 2 points for french language.I have A2 Basic User Delf certificate.I am still confuse whether cic accept my A2 basic user certificate and accept my points which i claimed. Please help.

[mbastudies]

I have just checked with Alliance Fraincaise de Kuala Lumpur, and it seems they take TEF exams. More info, visit: http://kl.alliancefrancaise.org.my/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=66

[mbastudies]

I am sailing on the same boat.I claim 2 points for french language.I have A2 Basic User Delf certificate.I am still confuse whether cic accept my A2 basic user certificate and accept my points which i claimed. Please help.

I have heard that they do accept it. At least I hope they do!