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EXAM ESSENTIALS

Understand the exam before you plan.

01Accepted for
IRCC Express Entry and other economic-immigration programmes (results under 2 years old)
02TEF Canada format
Reading 40 MCQ / 1 h · Listening 40 MCQ / 40 min · Writing 2 tasks / 1 h · Speaking 2 tasks / 15 min, face to face
All four parts on the same day; +1 per correct answer, 0 for wrong or blank
03TEF Canada results
Score per skill on a 699 scale; results in about 2 weeks; ~500 centres in 110+ countries
04NCLC 7 — TEF Canada
Speaking 310–348 · Listening 249–279 · Reading 207–232 · Writing 310–348
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YOUR PREPARATION PRIORITIES

Give each session a purpose.

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Choose the right test

TEF Canada and TCF Canada have different task formats. Establish which test you are taking before you plan your preparation.

02

Build all four skills

Keep reading, listening, writing and speaking in your weekly routine. A strong result in one skill does not replace the level required in another.

03

Connect practice to NCLC

Use the official equivalency table for the date of your test. Track each skill separately and focus your next session on the gap.

INSIDE MYNDAQ

Understand the question. Build the method.

Read the explanation, ask the AI tutor for help and revisit the concept behind the mistake. Course counts below come from the live catalogue.

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TCF Canada

Practice → Review → Apply

TEF Canada and TCF Canada have different task formats. Establish which test you are taking before you plan your preparation.

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YOUR PRACTICE ROUTINE

Turn the next step into a habit.

  1. 01

    Establish your starting point

    Set a separate target for each language skill and check the equivalency table that applies to your test report. Keep your preparation aligned to the test you have chosen.

  2. 02

    Practise the difficult distinction

    Alternate comprehension tasks with short writing and speaking sessions. For each response, check whether you completed the communicative task before editing individual words.

  3. 03

    Review before repeating

    Review a recent practice session by skill. Choose one recurring language problem to work on, then use a different prompt to check whether the improvement transfers.

YOUR RESOURCE LIBRARY

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01 / TCF Canada

TEF and TCF Canada Scores to NCLC - Conversion Tables and TEF Exam Format

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TEF and TCF Canada Exam Dates - How the Calendar Works and When to Book

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TEF and TCF Canada Fees and Registration - Booking, ID and Results

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TEF Canada vs TCF Canada - Format, Scores and Preparation

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Which English Test for Your Country - Visa Acceptance Explained

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Scores TEF et TCF Canada vers les NCLC - Tables de conversion et format du TEF

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Dates des examens TEF et TCF Canada - Comment fonctionne le calendrier et quand réserver

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Tarifs et inscription au TEF et au TCF Canada - Réservation, pièce d'identité et résultats

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TEF Canada ou TCF Canada - Format, scores et préparation

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Start with a clear purpose.

Build a preparation routine for TCF Canada. Use focused practice, explanations and the AI tutor to understand what needs your attention next.

Sample questions

Try a real TCF Canada reading task: one passage, 3 questions

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Passage

Depuis quelques années, plusieurs municipalités canadiennes encouragent leurs habitants à installer un baril de récupération d'eau de pluie dans leur cour. Ce dispositif, relié à la gouttière de la maison, capte l'eau qui ruisselle du toit lors des averses et la conserve dans un contenant fermé. L'eau ainsi recueillie peut ensuite servir à arroser le jardin, à nettoyer les outils ou à laver la voiture. Les avantages de cette pratique sont multiples. D'abord, elle allège la pression sur les réseaux municipaux, surtout pendant les mois d'été où la consommation d'eau potable grimpe fortement. Ensuite, elle réduit la facture des ménages qui paient l'eau au compteur. Enfin, elle limite le ruissellement qui, en ville, entraîne parfois des débordements d'égouts après de fortes pluies. Toutefois, quelques précautions s'imposent. L'eau de pluie n'est pas potable: elle ne doit jamais être bue ni utilisée pour la cuisson. De plus, le baril doit obligatoirement être muni d'un couvercle hermétique afin d'éviter que les moustiques ne s'y reproduisent. Il est également recommandé de vider complètement le baril avant l'arrivée du gel, car l'eau qui reste peut geler et fissurer le contenant durant l'hiver. Pour ceux qui souhaitent se procurer un tel équipement, plusieurs villes offrent une aide financière. À Montréal, par exemple, un programme de subvention rembourse une partie du prix d'achat, à condition que le résident présente sa facture dans les délais prévus. Ce genre d'initiative témoigne d'une volonté croissante de gérer l'eau de manière plus responsable.

  1. Question 1 · medium · Fait Consigne Recommandation

    Parmi ces énoncés, lequel correspond à une obligation stricte, et non à un simple conseil?

    • Il est recommandé de vider complètement le baril avant le gel
    • L'eau recueillie peut servir à laver la voiture
    • Le baril doit obligatoirement être muni d'un couvercle hermétique
    • Le résident peut présenter sa facture pour obtenir une subvention
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  2. Question 2 · medium · Information Explicite

    Selon le texte, à quelle condition le résident de Montréal peut-il obtenir un remboursement?

    • Il doit prouver qu'il paie l'eau au compteur
    • Il doit habiter à Montréal depuis plus d'un an
    • Il doit présenter sa facture dans les délais prévus
    • Il doit installer plusieurs barils dans sa cour
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  3. Question 3 · medium · Idee Principale Intention

    Quelle est l'intention principale de ce texte?

    • Dénoncer le gaspillage d'eau potable dans les jardins urbains
    • Raconter l'histoire des réseaux d'égouts des municipalités canadiennes
    • Comparer les prix des barils vendus dans les différentes villes canadiennes
    • Décrire un dispositif de récupération d'eau et expliquer son fonctionnement et son intérêt
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THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR PREPARATION

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THE FACTS BEHIND THE TEST

Official details, clearly explained.

TEF Canada and TCF Canada are the only two French tests IRCC accepts for Express Entry and other Canadian immigration programmes. Each skill is converted to a Niveau de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC); results must be under two years old when you apply.

Conducting bodies
TEF Canada: Le français des affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France) · TCF Canada: France Éducation international
OFFICIAL SOURCE Le français des affaires — TEF Canada
Accepted for
IRCC Express Entry and other economic-immigration programmes (results under 2 years old)
OFFICIAL SOURCE IRCC — Language testing for Express Entry
TEF Canada format
Reading 40 MCQ / 1 h · Listening 40 MCQ / 40 min · Writing 2 tasks / 1 h · Speaking 2 tasks / 15 min, face to face

All four parts on the same day; +1 per correct answer, 0 for wrong or blank

OFFICIAL SOURCE Le français des affaires — TEF Canada examination
TEF Canada results
Score per skill on a 699 scale; results in about 2 weeks; ~500 centres in 110+ countries
OFFICIAL SOURCE Le français des affaires — TEF Canada
NCLC 7 — TEF Canada
Speaking 310–348 · Listening 249–279 · Reading 207–232 · Writing 310–348
OFFICIAL SOURCE IRCC — Language testing for Express Entry
NCLC 7 — TCF Canada
Speaking 10–11 · Listening 458–502 · Reading 453–498 · Writing 10–11
OFFICIAL SOURCE IRCC — Language testing for Express Entry
NCLC 9 — TCF Canada
Speaking 14–15 · Listening 523–548 · Reading 524–548 · Writing 14–15
OFFICIAL SOURCE IRCC — Language testing for Express Entry
Express Entry minimums
FSWP: NCLC 7 in all skills (first language) · CEC: CLB 7 (TEER 0–1) or CLB 5 (TEER 2–3)
OFFICIAL SOURCE IRCC — Language testing for Express Entry

Dates and fees can change. Later source checks are dated beside the relevant fact; other facts retain the baseline review date. Confirm current details on the linked official page. Myndaq is not affiliated with the exam body.

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TCF Canada: common questions

Which French tests count for Express Entry?

Only two: TEF Canada (Le français des affaires) and TCF Canada (France Éducation international). Results must be less than two years old when you submit your profile and application.

What TCF Canada scores give NCLC 7?

IRCC's table: Listening 458–502, Reading 453–498, Speaking 10–11 and Writing 10–11. For NCLC 9 you need Listening 523–548, Reading 524–548 and 14–15 in Speaking and Writing.

What TEF Canada scores give NCLC 7?

On IRCC's equivalency table, NCLC 7 in TEF Canada means Speaking 310–348, Listening 249–279, Reading 207–232 and Writing 310–348. NCLC 9 needs Speaking 371–392, Listening 298–315, Reading 248–262 and Writing 371–392. Each skill is assessed separately, so one weak skill lowers your points.

What is the TEF Canada format?

Four compulsory parts on the same day: Reading (40 MCQ, 1 hour), Listening (40 MCQ, 40 minutes), Writing (two tasks in 1 hour — an 80-word article continuation and a 200-word argued opinion) and a 15-minute face-to-face Speaking test. Correct answers score +1; wrong or blank answers score 0.

Is there a pass mark?

No. Both tests report a level per skill; what matters is the NCLC your programme requires — for example NCLC 7 in all four skills for the Federal Skilled Worker Program as a first language, or NCLC 5 for French as a second language.

I took TEF Canada in early 2024 — is my score still right?

IRCC notes that TEF Canada tests taken between 11 December 2023 and 6 May 2024 used temporarily modified scoring; if that applies to you, update your Express Entry profile with the corrected scores.

What does the Myndaq TCF Canada course include?

Practice across Compréhension orale, Compréhension écrite, Expression orale, Expression écrite with an AI tutor that explains every answer, plus progress analytics.

Is there a free TCF Canada mock test?

Myndaq runs a free mock test programme. Availability varies by exam and publication status — check the free mock tests page. One attempt per account, for one eligible exam; sign in with Google or an email link, no payment card required. See free mock tests →