Edu-inter has been an assessment center approved and mandated by la Chambre de commerce et de l’industrie de Paris ïle-de-France (CCIP) since 2016 and we offer the TEF Canada and the TEFAQ. All exams take place in person at our school located in Quebec City.

What is it?

The TEF Canada (French evaluation test adapted to Canada) and the TEFAQ (French evaluation test for access to Quebec) are two French proficiency tests officially recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and by the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration of Quebec (MIFI).

Important: It is not the responsibility of Edu-inter to know which of the two tests you are asked to take. You must communicate directly with the CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) and/or the MIFI (Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration) so that they can tell you which test and which exams you must take and register for.

Watch the video “Passer le TEF : le jour J, étape par étape

TEF Canada

The TEF Canada is the test used when applying for Canadian citizenship or during certain applications for permanent residence.

Test papers

  • Oral comprehension: 40 minutes-60 questions (mandatory)
  • Oral expression: 20-30 minutes-2 subjects (mandatory)
  • Written comprehension: 60 minutes-50 questions (elective)
  • Written expression: 60 minutes-2 subjects (elective)

TEFAQ

The TEFAQ is used to obtain the QSC (Quebec Selection Certificate) to subsequently apply for your permanent residence.

Test papers
  • Oral comprehension: 40 minutes-60 questions (mandatory)
  • Oral expression: 20-30 minutes-2 subjects (mandatory)
  • Written comprehension: 60 minutes-50 questions (elective)
  • Written expression: 60 minutes-2 subjects (elective)

Preparation courses for the TEF Canada test or TEFAQ

To increase your chances of success and prepare yourself well for the TEF Canada or the TEFAQ, Edu-inter offers you optional private TEF/TEFAQ preparation courses online or in person.

If you are interested in our TEF/TEFAQ preparation courses, please write to us at the following email: educounsellor@edu-inter.net.


Next available examination dates 2023-24

April 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 26th and th

*Places are limited, be sure to register in advance if you want to have the date of your choice.

Registration fees

  1. Oral expression (20 to 30 minutes): $160
  2. Oral comprehension (40 minutes): $160
  3. Written expression (60 minutes): $90
  4. Written comprehension (60 minutes): $90

Policy

To confirm your registration, online payment by credit card is required at the time of registration. Once your payment has been received, you will receive an official registration confirmation, no later than 3 working days from your online registration.

Please note: A non-refundable administrative fee of $50 applies upon registration.

Cancellation fees are $120 if it is one or 2 events, and $160 for 3 or 4 events (see cancellation conditions).

– Make sure you sign up for the right test and exams. It is your responsibility to contact the authorities where you must submit the test results in order to know the test and the tests you must take.

– Each test can be taken individually.

– There is a waiting period of 30 days between two registrations for the same test, regardless of the center where you take the first and second test. The Paris CCI will automatically cancel your exam if you do not meet this deadline.

– The minimum age is 16 years old.

Correction and certification of results

Please note that the Paris CCI now sends the results certificates directly to the candidate by email in PDF format. These digital certificates are official and accepted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and by the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration of Quebec (MIFI).

The usual time frame varies between one and three weeks.

Edu-inter has no power to accelerate the correction and there is no way – free or paid – to accelerate the correction with the CCI of Paris.

The certificate of results is valid for two (2) years.

HOW TO REGISTER?

1) Registration must be made at least 1 week in advance.

2) Make sure you have checked the test and exams you need to take.

3) Payment is required at the time of online registration. Once your payment is received, you will be officially registered for your exam.

4) Our TEF-TEFAQ manager will process your request and then send you a registration confirmation email within approximately 72 hours.

5) Three (3) days before the scheduled date of your exam, an official invitation will be sent to you by email with the precise timetable for each test. Exam days take place between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and tests are organized in the order of requests received. When planning the schedule, we always try to ensure that there is little or no waiting time between your tests.

6) Please complete the online registration form by clicking on the following link: Formulaire d’inscription en ligne

Mandatory documents during the exam day

– Valid passport (or two valid official photo IDs)

– Your official invitation sent by email by Edu-inter 3 days before your exam (the electronic version on your cell phone is sufficient)

– A pair of wired headphones (only if you are registered for the oral comprehension test)

Manuel du candidat – TEF CANADA
Manuel du candidat -TEFAQ
Conditions d’inscription et passation du TEF

ABSENCE AND CANCELLATION

Please note that currently all TEF sessions are closed 1 week before the test dates. Cancellation is only authorized by the CCIP in the event of serious illness on the day of the test, or in the event of travel on the date of the test. We must submit a cancellation or postponement request to the CCIP with supporting documentation (medical certificate or travel confirmation). Cancellation fees are $120 if it is one or 2 events, and $160 for 3 or 4 events. If the CCIP does not authorize your cancellation, no refund will be possible.

If you have carefully read all our information regarding the TEF CANADA / TEFAQ French tests and you still have questions, you can contact us at (581) 748-2382* (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.) or by email to: inscriptions@edu-inter.net

*Please note that it is important to leave a clear message (your name, your telephone number and the reason for your call) if you wish to be called back.

The TEF Canada and TEFAQ exams are taken in person at 871, Grande Allée Ouest, bureau 50, Québec (QC), G1S 1C1.

Please follow the registration procedure mentioned above. No payment and no registration is made in person at the exam center.