TCF Tout public
A general exam that measures French level. Writing and speaking are optional additions.
Canada Skills Academy is applying for approval from France Éducation international. We do not run the exam yet.
Who takes it
Students, employees and any other candidate who needs proof of their French level.
- Candidates aged 16 or older whose first language is not French.
Tests and timing
| Test | Task | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 29 multiple-choice questions | 25 minutes |
| Language structures | 18 multiple-choice questions | 15 minutes |
| Reading | 29 multiple-choice questions | 45 minutes |
| Test | Task | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | 3 exercises | 60 minutes |
| Speaking | 3 exercises, face to face with an examiner | 12 minutes |
Candidates must sit the three multiple-choice tests. Writing and speaking are additions that the candidate may select.
Time for the required tests: 1 hour 25 minutes. Allow extra time for check-in and for settling in.
Results
- Each test is reported on its own.
- A result states a CEFR level, from A1 to C2.
- Examiners mark writing and speaking out of 20.
A result stays valid for two years after the test date. Confirm the rule for your own file before you rely on it.
Uses of the result
- Study in France and in other French-speaking countries.
- Employment.
- Personal aims.
Points to note
The computer version contains extra items that FEI uses to check the quality of its questions. These items add no points to the score, and candidates cannot identify them. FEI states that they add about ten minutes.
Rules, formats and fees can change. Confirm them with France Éducation international and with the authority that receives your result.
Frequently asked questions
Must I sit writing and speaking?
No. They are additions. Ask the school or employer that receives the result whether it wants them.
Does Canadian immigration accept this exam?
No. IRCC requires TCF Canada. The TCF Canada page gives the details.
When do results arrive?
The delay depends on the centre and on the tests taken. Ask the centre.
Can you help me prepare for the TCF Tout public?
Yes. The Academy's courses train listening, reading, speaking and writing. Select the level that suits you.
Prepare for the TCF Tout public
Start with the free level check, then join a small class. You may also join the exam waitlist. Canada Skills Academy is applying for approval from France Éducation international. We do not run the exam yet.