TCF Canada – Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada
The Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada) is an official French language proficiency test recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration to Canada. The objective of the TCF Canada is to evaluate a candidate’s French language skills across six proficiency levels, aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The TCF is designed for non-native speakers of French and is developed and administered by France Éducation International (FEI), under the French Ministry of Education.
Alert !
1> To satisfy with the new regulations regarding enrollment for TCF exams, as of January 2026, a valid passport is required at the time of registration. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure they have a passport valid on the date of the exam. No refund will be given. No exception. The requirement is for all TCF exams. Only a valid passport will be accepted. Other photo IDs DO NOT QUALIFY.
2> Please note that the TCF examination has a limited number of seats, and registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to high demand, many candidates access the registration link as soon as it opens, and seats are often filled within minutes. We strongly advise candidates to log in to their accounts in advance and keep all required information ready, so they can complete the registration and payment process quickly once the slots become available.
3> Alliance Française de Delhi conducts only the TCF Canada examination, which is required for immigration to Canada.
Key Information
- Exam: TCF Canada
- Purpose: Immigration to Canada
- Validity of results: 2 years
- Administering body: France Éducation International (FEI)
- Test format: Computer-based (digital)
Registration
- Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to seat availability.
- A seat is confirmed only after successful payment.
- Once registered, no refund requests will be accepted, except in cases where the exam is cancelled by Alliance Française de Delhi. In such instances, candidates will be offered either an alternative exam date, or a full refund.
Eligibility & Test Conditions
- Candidates must be at least 16 years of age.
- The test may be taken multiple times, with a minimum interval of 30 days between two exam sessions.
- The exam is conducted digitally on a computer.
Exam Structure
The TCF Canada consists of four compulsory modules, assessing both oral and written proficiency:
- Listening Comprehension: 39 questions — 35 minutes
- Reading Comprehension: 39 questions — 60 minutes
- Written Expression: 3 tasks — 60 minutes
- Oral Expression: 3 tasks — 12 to 15 minutes
Results
An official certificate of results indicating scores for each module will be issued within 2 to 4 weeks after the test date. Please consider the time period necessary to receive the certificate (about 2 to 4 weeks) if you want to apply for a school or immigration process. You will then receive an email with your test results and official certificate.
TCF Canada Test
| Test Date | Wednesday 20th May 2026 | Wednesday 27th May 2026 |
| Registration Date | 6th May 2026- 13th May 2026 (9:00 AM onwards) | 6th May 2026- 13th May 2026 (9:00 AM onwards) |
| Seats | 22 | 22 |
| Contents | Fees | |
| Listening Comprehension | Rs. 26,000/- (with GST) | |
| Reading Comprehension | ||
| Oral Expression | ||
| Written Expression | ||
Note :
- Registration for both May exam dates will open simultaneously. On the registration page, 20th May will be displayed as the primary active option, while 27th May will appear just below it as an alternate time slot.
- TCF Canada examination has a limited number of seats, and registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to high demand, seats are often filled within minutes as soon as it opens. We strongly advise candidates to create to their registration account in advance before registration date. Then, they can complete the exam booking and payment process quickly once the slots become available.
Please note that the test will be conducted in two slots which will be allocated randomly and updated to candidates via mail:
Slot 1
Written test: 9:15 – 12:15
Oral test: 13:00 – 15:00
Slot 2
Oral test: 10h30 – 12h30
Written test: 13h00 – 16h00
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The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF), designed by France Education International and accredited by the French Ministry of Education, is a French language proficiency test for non-native speakers of French who wish to evaluate and have their level of proficiency certified for professional, academic or personal reasons.
In general, the TCF grades and ranks candidates at one of the six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2) on a scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). TCF grade results are reliable measurements for determining proficiency. Each candidate is awarded a certificate which is valid for two years.
Alliance Française de Delhi conducts only the TCF Canada examination, which is required for immigration to Canada.
- TCF Canada : To emigrate to Canada.
- TCF TOUT PUBLIC : To apply for Higher studies in French universities.
- TCF QUÉBEC : To emigrate to Québec.
- TCF ANF : To apply for French nationality.
- TEF CANADA : Required for permanent residency applications to Canada.
- TEF QUÉBEC : Required for permanent residency applications to Québec
Alliance Française de Delhi conducts only the TCF Canada examination, which is required for immigration to Canada.
Alert! To satisfy with the new regulations regarding enrollment for TCF exams, as of January 2026, a valid passport is required at the time of registration. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure they have a passport valid on the date of the exam. No refund will be given. No exception. The requirement is for all TCF exams. Only a valid passport will be accepted. Other photo IDs DO NOT QUALIFY.
Exam Day Guidelines
1. Timely check-In: Candidates must present their valid passports and hardcopy of convocation mail to the exam supervisor. Without valid ID, entry is denied. Late arrivals are not allowed, and there will be no refunds or deferments.
2. ID Verification and Documentation: Post-ID check, candidates sign necessary documents for each test and have an identification photo taken. Your signature on the candidates’ attendance / information sheet (Feuille d’Anomalies) will be taken as the final confirmation of the details provided by you. They will then be requested to wait.
3. Entering Exam Room: Candidates will be guided to the exam room, they must wait outside the exam room for both speaking and collective till the exam in charge/invigilator or the speaking test examiner calls upon for entry. Personal items like phones and watches must be stored away.
4. Pre-Test Briefing: The supervisor will give exam related instructions.
5. Exam Format: The exam, including written and oral comprehension and written expression, is computer-based.
6. Exam Conduct: No exits or communication among candidates are allowed, except for medically documented emergencies. Latecomers will be denied entry.
7. Misconduct Consequences: Fraudulent or inappropriate behavior will result in immediate removal and potential future test bans, as decided by France Education International.
Each candidate is provided with a certificate stating their test results within 2 to 4 weeks of the test date, and is valid for 2 years.
Please consider the time period necessary to receive the certificate (about 2 to 4 weeks) if you want to apply for a school or immigration process. You will then receive an email with your test results and official certificate.
Each part of TCF Canada Exam, your proficiency is graded from A1 to C2. You may get a writing A2 and a speaking C2.
You get temporary results displayed for the written comprehension immediately after completing computer based Exam. The official results (listening and written comprehension) will be send about 2 to 4 weeks after the exam via email.
Starting in April 2023, TCF results will no no longer send a paper copy. You will be sent a digital version only.
Rules for Re-evaluation of TCF CANADA exam:
- Only the Expression Orale and Expression Ecrite can be re-evaluated.
- Charges of Re-evaluation: Rs 6780 + 18% gst= Rs. 8000 (effective from 1st April 2025), to be paid along while submitting the Revaluation form. Re-evaluation Forms and Fees must be coordinated manually / email / phone with AFD’s Front Desk.
- Candidates can only request a reassessment of their oral and/or written expression test within one month of receiving the test result. Any request for re-evaluation received after the deadline will not be accepted.
- Please note that the request of re-evaluation could lead to a drop in the initial level. In which case, only the results of the new correction are considered valid. In the event of modification of the results by FEI, presenting the first certificate will therefore be considered fraud and may be subject to sanctions.
- The center will be informed of the decision within 4 to 6 weeks on accepting the re-evaluation request.
All notifications are sent via email 2 to 3 days prior to the exam to the email you used to register. It is not possible to change the day or time of your examination.
If you arrive after the arrival time on your notification, you will not be granted access to the exam and your registration will be forfeited.
Your TCF certification is valid for two years.
To help prepare, you can take classes, workshops, or watch and read French Media:
– TV5 Monde
– RFI
– Recommendations from France Education International
TCF Canada Preparation: https://www.tcfca.com
The TCF exam will be in a digital version and will be taken on a computer.
The computer will have an English QWERTY keyboard. You will be able to type in accents using the TCF Exam software (Virtual Keyboard).
TCF Canada exam is in digital version and will be taken on a computer, and the written portion will be typed.
The computer will have an English QWERTY keyboard. You will be able to type in accents using the TCF exam software (Virtual Keyboard).
The TCF exam is in person. Our site is located at Alliance Française de Delhi, 72, KK Birla Ln, Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi.
Candidates may take the TCF Exam several times, allowing a minimum of 30 days between two exam sessions.
TCF Canada results & certificates are personal and confidential. We cannot divulge them to anyone other than the candidate.
Candidate’s belongings will go in a separate room during the exam, the candidate will only be allowed to bring in the exam room his/ her photo ID document i.e passport & convocation mail printout. The candidate may not bring a cell phone nor smartwatch into the exam room.
As the exam is now computer based, no food or drink is allowed in the exam room.
The candidates may only access their belongings between the group examination and the preparation for the spoken exam, if they have a wait time between the two.
Candidates may either bring their lunch, eat at AFD Cafe or any eateries outside AFD.