TEF Québec (TEFAQ)

Sections (minimum required):

  • Listening: 40 minutes – 60 questions

  • Speaking: 15 minutes – 2 tasks
    (Reading and Writing optional depending on profile)

Scoring: Level-based aligned to Québec immigration thresholds
Format: Computer-based or paper

 TEF Naturalisation

Required Sections Only:

  • Listening: 40 minutes – 60 questions

  • Speaking: 15 minutes – 2 tasks

Minimum Level: B1 required (oral)
Format: Paper or computer
Note: Reading and Writing are not required

TEF Études

All 4 Sections Required:

  • Listening: 40 minutes

  • Reading: 60 minutes

  • Writing: 60 minutes

  • Speaking: 15 minutes

Scoring: CEFR levels
Used for: Academic admissions
Note: High proficiency required (B2 or higher)

TCF Québec (TCFQ)

Commonly Required Sections:

  • Listening: 25 minutes – 39 questions

  • Speaking: 12 minutes – 3 tasks
    (Reading and Writing optional)

Scoring: CLÉ or CEFR scale
Purpose: Québec immigration

 

TCF IRN (Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité)

Sections:

  • Listening: 15 minutes

  • Reading: 20 minutes

  • Writing: 30 minutes

  • Speaking: 10 minutes

Level Required: A2 or B1 (based on purpose)
Note: Mandatory for French nationality or long-term residence card

 

TCF for Studies / Public

Core Sections:

  • Listening: 25 minutes

  • Reading: 45 minutes

  • Grammar & Vocabulary: 15 minutes (optional for some versions)

  • Writing: 60 minutes

  • Speaking: 12 minutes

Scoring: CEFR scale (A1–C2)
Purpose: Higher education or language proof