The TCF, Test de connaissance du français, is a language test that is used to assess the level of French comprehension and expression skills in people who are not native French speakers. Applicants are graded at one of six levels, from A1 to C2. This test can be used for Quebec immigration purposes.
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What does the TCF exam consists of?
The TCF consists of 3 compulsory sections and optional sections:
TCF – Compulsory Sections
| Test | Questions | Duration |
| Reading comprehension (Quebec immigration does not consider this score.) |
30 multiple choice questions |
45 minutes |
| Use of language structures (Quebec immigration does not consider this score.) | 20 multiple choice questions | 20 minutes |
| Listening comprehension |
30 multiple choice questions |
25 minutes |
TCF – Supplementary (Optional) Sections
| Test | Duration |
| Spoken expression | 15 minutes |
| Written expression (Quebec immigration does not consider this score.) | 45 minutes |
What is the TCFQ?
The TCFQ, Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec, is an examination specially designed for people who want to immigrate to Quebec. While the TCFQ is more targeted to Quebec immigration, applicants may instead choose to take the TCF or any other French language test approved by the Quebec government.
What does the TCFQ exam consist of?
| Test | Questions | Duration |
| Listening comprehension | 30 questions | 30 minutes total |
| Spoken expression | 6 questions | 15 minutes total |
How are the TCF and TCFQ graded according to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program?
| TCF score | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| Quebec Skilled Worker Points per ability (Listening comprehension and spoken expression) | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| TCFQ Listening Score | 0+ (0-99) |
1 (100-199) |
2 (200-299) |
3 (300-399) |
4 (400-499) |
5 (500-599) |
6 (600-699) |
| CECR* equivalency | - | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| Quebec Skilled Worker Language Points for listening ability | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| TCFQ Speaking Score | 0+ (0) |
1 (1-4) |
2 (5-8) |
3 (9-12) |
4 (13-16) |
5 (17-18) |
6 (19-20) |
| CECR* equivalency | - | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| Quebec Skilled Worker Language Points for speaking ability | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Where can I register for the TCF/TCFQ?
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