Test d'évaluation du français

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The Test d'évaluation du français (TEF) is a test of fluency in French for non-native speakers. It is awarded by the CCIP. It is often required to be admitted into universities and is recognized by the Federal government of Canada as a proof of fluency in immigration procedures.

The test is made up of three mandatory and two optional sections. The reading, listening, grammar and vocabulary sections are mandatory and must be taken together, while the writing and speaking sections are optional and can be taken separately.

Section	Time alloted	No of questions	No of points alloted	Remarks
Reading comprehension	60 min	50 questions	300 points	Mandatory. Multiple choice questions.
Listening comprehension	40 min	60 questions	360 points	Mandatory. Multiple choice questions.
Grammar	30 min	40 questions	240 points	Mandatory. Multiple choice questions.
Written expression	60 min	2 topics	450 points	Optional.
Oral expression	35 min	2 topics	450 points	Optional.