The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) is a reliable assessment tool offered by France Education International for evaluating your proficiency in French. It is designed for non-native French speakers seeking to assess and certify their French language skills for various purposes, including professional, personal, or academic objectives. The test is suitable for individuals aged 16 and above. For immigration inquiries, please visit the CIC website.
The Alliance Française Calgary offers the TCF Canada, a variation of the TCF, comprising four mandatory tests assessing general French language skills:
The TCF Canada has a total duration of 2 hours and 47 minutes, with specific timings for each section:
The Alliance Française Calgary offers the TCF Tout Public, which includes five mandatory tests, on select dates. For more information or looking to do an other version of the TCF, please contact us at tests@afcalgary.ca.
Your certificate will be valid for 2 years. This date of validity will be indicated on your
certificate.
You may take the TCF as many times as you wish, with a mandatory waiting period of at least 20 days between 2 takes in
any location.
You will get results within 6 weeks. France Éducation International (FEI) sends an email directly to
candidates inviting them to create an account on the TEO+ platform.
The TCF exam will take place at the Testing Centre by Alliance Française @ Kahanoff Centre: #315, 105 12 Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB T2G 1A1.
It is your responsibility to verify the address on your official invitation.
$400 for the TCF Canada exam.
Please note that no refund or deferment is possible.
A few days before your exam, you will receive an official convocation with your schedule.
It is essential you arrive at the time indicated on your convocation as you will not be granted access to the room after the
examination starts.
The TCF Canada exam is open to all candidates, regardless of where you live. However, as these exams involve multiple partner institutions,
rare technical issues may occur and could lead to last-minute cancellations beyond our control.
The Alliance Française of Calgary is not responsible for any travel or accommodation expenses, whether the session takes place or is cancelled. We strongly recommend registering at the authorized test centre closest to your place of residence whenever possible.
Please note that each exam session is limited to 10 seats only.
We’re working on increasing capacity in the coming months—thank you for your patience!
As registrations and scheduling are managed online, our team is unable to provide additional information about dates or openings.
Kindly avoid contacting reception regarding availability.
1. Timely check-In: Candidates must present a valid ID (passport, permanent resident card, or driver’s license) and their schedule notification to the 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. They will then be requested to wait in the library area.
3. Entering Exam Room: Candidates will be guided to the exam room. Personal items like phones and watches must be stored away.
4. Pre-Test Briefing: The supervisor will provide final instructions.
5. Exam Format: The exam, including written and oral comprehension and written expression, is computer-based. Aside from the oral expression test, all tests are completed on computers using a QWERTY keyboard. French accents will be accessible through the plateform designed by FEI.
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.
8. Results Notification: Official certificates of results will be sent via email within 6 weeks post-exam.
