TEF (TEST D’EVALUATION FRANCAIS)

Structure of the course and Entry requirements.

The TEF consists of 5 modules that can vary depending on your objective and the steps you
take:
Listening: 40 minutes (60 questions)
In the listening module, the candidate will have to listen to and understand the French audio
clips. The questions will be in multiple-choice questions format.
Reading: 60 minutes (50 questions)
The reading module will test the candidate’s ability to read, evaluate and understand written
materials. The questions are asked in multiple-choice formats.
Speaking: 15 minutes (2 topics)
The speaking module gauges a candidate’s ability to communicate well in French. Section A
consists of obtaining information in the test, and section B consists of conversing with someone.
Writing: 60 minutes (2 topics)
The writing module gauges the ability to express oneself in written format. Section A consists of
writing articles, and section B will ask you to justify and express your point of view in written
form.
Vocabulary and Structure: 30 minutes (40 items)
The vocabulary and syntax test (LS) evaluates a candidate’s ability to use punctuation and
incorrect grammar. Even this paper is in multiple-choice formats.

There are a total of 699 points for each section that you take (compulsory and optional). The
final score that you receive is an average of the section scores. Results are valid for two years,
and an expiration date is indicated on your scoring summary. There will be a detailed
breakdown of each score.