Test d'évaluation de français (TEF) et TEF Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité (TEF IRN)
The French Language Proficiency Test (TEF) is an exam organized by the French Language Center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris Île-de-France. La Cité offers two versions of the exam: TEF Canada and TEF IRN (Integration, Residence, and Nationality).
No diploma is required to take the TEF exam. The TEF is available to anyone over the age of 16 who wishes to have their French language skills evaluated.
Exam sessions take place in one day, generally on a Wednesday each month, at La Cité. Additional sessions may be organized upon request.
Registrations must be completed no later than 14 calendar days before the test date. The number of candidates per session is limited, and registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Us
Email: centreFR.cite@uregina.ca
La Cité Phone: 306-585-4828
Training Center Phone: 306-337-8491
Exam Overview
TEF Canada is a general French test designed to measure the level of knowledge and proficiency in French of both native speakers and those whose mother tongue is not French.
TEF Canada consists of 4 tests:
- Written Comprehension (computer-based test): 60 minutes, 40 questions
- Oral Comprehension (computer-based test): 40 minutes, 40 questions
- Written Expression (computer-based test): 60 minutes, 2 topics
- Oral Expression (individual test recorded in front of an examiner and later reviewed by a Business French examiner): 15 minutes, 2 topics
Cost: $450
For more information about TEF Canada, please consult the Business French website.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Paris Île-de-France region collects your data to enable you to take the TEF-CANADA, which is required for submitting an immigration application under certain immigration categories or to support a citizenship application under Canadian law. If you achieve the required TEF-CANADA level, your data will be made available to the French authorities. If you object to this transmission or modify or delete your data, your immigration or citizenship application may not be processed by the Canadian authorities. Your data is retained by the CCI Paris Île-de-France for 10 years. The data transmitted to the Canadian authorities will be processed and stored in accordance with Canadian laws.
TEF IRN consists of 4 tests:
- Written Comprehension (computer-based test): 30 minutes, 20 questions
- Oral Comprehension (computer-based test): 20 minutes, 20 questions
- Written Expression (new: computer-based test): 30 minutes, 2 topics
- Oral Expression (individual test recorded in front of an examiner and later reviewed by a Business French examiner): 10 minutes, 2 topics
Cost: $415
For more information about TEF IRN, please consult the Business French website.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Paris Île-de-France region collects your data to enable you to take the TEF-IRN, which is required for submitting a French naturalization application. If you achieve the required TEF-IRN level, your data will be made available to the French authorities. If you object to this transmission or modify or delete your data, your immigration or citizenship application may not be processed by the authorities. Your data is retained by the CCI Paris Île-de-France for 10 years. The data transmitted to the authorities will be processed and stored in accordance with French laws.
Candidates are encouraged to consult the TEF preparation page on the CCI Paris website.
Schedule and Registration
Please allocate half a day for the test, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Depending on the number of candidates in the session, you may finish later. We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes early for identity verification and other administrative procedures. A photograph will be taken for identification purposes on the morning of the test. This photo is required for the test in accordance with the rules set by CIC.
Dates for TEF Canada and TEF IRN sessions. Click on the date of your choice to proceed with your registration:
- June 24, 2026 (registration open)
- July 22, 2026 (registration open)
- July 24, 2026 (registration open)
- July 29, 2026 (registration open)
- July 31, 2026 (registration open)
- September 16, 2026 (registration open)
- September 30, 2026 (registration open)
- October 14, 2026 (registration open)
- October 15, 2026 (registration open)
- October 21, 2026 (registration open)
- October 29, 2026 (registration open)
- November 18, 2026 (registration open)
- December 9, 2026 (registration open)
- December 19, 2026 (registration open)
INDIVIDUAL TEST FEES (TAX INCLUDED)
- Written Comprehension: $110
- Oral Comprehension: $110
- Written Expression: $110
- Oral Expression: $120
Total for TEF Canada: $450
Total for TEF IRN: $415
Other Available Test
- Lexicon / Structure: $110
TEF Preparation Course
Learning Objectives
- master the different types of TEF exercises.
- strengthen their oral interaction and production strategies.
- develop comprehension skills using authentic documents.
- improve their grammar and vocabulary.
- write effectively according to TEF instructions.
Structure and Support
- Use of authentic materials and the official preparation platform (PrepMyFuture)
- Certified TEF instructors
- Small groups to encourage interaction
- Progress monitoring and personalized feedback
Course Overview
- Duration: 6 weeks (12 hours total)
- Days: Wednesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Format: In person
- Location: 3727 Sagittaire Lane, University of Regina
- Class size: Minimum of 5 participants
- Target audience: TEF candidates with an intermediate level of French
- Fees: $250
Others
Results
General Conditions
- Full payment is required at the time of registration.
- A non-refundable $70 fee applies to any cancellation or test-date change made on or before the registration deadline (i.e., 14 calendar days before the scheduled test). Only one change is permitted, and only upon submission of valid medical or employer documentation.
- No refund or change of test date will be accepted after the registration deadline, except in the case of cancellation by La Cité, in which case another exam date will be offered or a full refund will be provided.
- It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to register for the test that best suits their needs. La Cité universitaire francophone de l'Université de Regina and its employees cannot be held responsible for the candidate’s choice.
- Candidates must observe a 30-day interval between attempts of the same exam, regardless of the test location. It is your responsibility to ensure that this interval is respected.
- If this 30-day period is not observed, the registration will be canceled. Please note that the non-refundable administrative fee of $70 will be charged.