The TEF, Test d’Evaluation 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. This test can be used for Quebec immigration purposes and is the only French language examination accepted for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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What does the TEF consist of?
The TEF consists of 3 compulsory sections and two optional sections:
TEF – Compulsory Sections
| Test | Questions | Duration |
| Reading comprehension (Quebec immigration does not consider this score.) |
50 questions |
60 minutes |
| Vocabulary & Sentence Structures (Quebec immigration does not consider this score.) | 40 questions | 30 minutes |
| Listening comprehension |
60 questions | 40 minutes |
TEF – Optional Sections
| Test | Questions | Duration |
| Written expression | This section measure's a candidate's written ability to convey information, use past tenses, and express a point of view with arguments to defend it. (Quebec immigration does not consider this score.) |
60 minutes |
| Oral expression | This section consists of two brief interviews with an examiner in which the candidate discusses a point of view on a subject given to them by the examiner. |
35 minutes |
What is the TEFaQ?
The TEFaQ, or Test d'évaluation du français adapté pour le Québec, is an examination intended for people who need proof of French proficiency specifically for Quebec immigration. While the TEFaQ is more targeted to Quebec immigration, applicants may instead choose to take the TEF or any other French language test approved by the Quebec government.
What does the TEFaQ consist of?
The TEFaQ consists of 2 sections only:
| Test | Questions | Duration |
| Oral comprehension (Listening) | 60 questions | 40 minutes total |
| Oral expression | 2 topics | 35 minutes total |
How are the TEF and TEFaQ graded according to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program?
| TEF Score | 0+ (0-68) |
1 (69-203) |
2 (204-360) |
3 (361-540) |
4 (541-698) |
5 (699-833) |
6 (834-900) |
| CECR* equivalency | A1 | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| Quebec Skilled Worker Language Points for each ability (Listening or oral comprehension and oral expression) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| TEFaQ Listening Score | 0+ (0-27) |
1 (28-81) |
2 (82-144) |
3 (145-216) |
4 (217-279) |
5 (280-333) |
6 (334-360) |
| CECR* equivalency | - | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| Quebec Skilled Worker Language Points for listening ability | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| TEFaQ Speaking Score | 0+ (0-33) |
1 (34-100) |
2 (101-180) |
3 (181-270) |
4 (271-348) |
5 (349-415) |
6 (416-450) |
| CECR* equivalency | - | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| Quebec Skilled Worker Language Points for speaking ability | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
*Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues
Where can I register for the TEF/TEFaQ?
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