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Take the TCF

Test de Connaissance du Français

Book your TCF IRN, TCF Tout Public, TCF Canada or TCF Québec session in Annecy, Bordeaux, Lyon, Montpellier or Toulouse at one of our 5 accredited schools.

Whether your project involves an administrative procedure in France, studies, a professional project, or immigration to Canada or Québec, this page helps you choose the right version of the TCF and access the correct booking form.

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The TCF, an officially recognised exam.
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The TCF is the reference test used to prove your level of French to French authorities, universities and Canadian immigration organisations. Certified by France Éducation International, it is recognised in more than 150 countries.
Whether you want to obtain a residence permit, apply for French nationality, enrol in a university or immigrate to Canada or Québec, the TCF is the exam you need. KLF supports you throughout the process with sessions organised in 5 schools across France.
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Whatever your project, there is a TCF adapted to your needs

Obtain a residence permit

For a multi-year residence permit or a long-term resident card in France, the TCF IRN certifies your level of French to the prefecture.

Apply for French nationality

Naturalisation requires a minimum B2 level. The TCF IRN is one of the officially accepted exams for your application.

Studies or work

The TCF Tout Public assesses your general level of French in an academic, professional or personal context.

Immigrate to Canada or Québec

The TCF Canada is required by IRCC for federal immigration applications. The TCF Québec is required by the Quebec Ministry of Immigration.

Choose the TCF that matches your project

TCF IRN
Residence permit & nationality

The official exam to obtain your multi-year residence permit, resident card or French nationality. This version includes 4 compulsory tests and assesses your level up to B2.

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TCF Tout Public
Studies & professional purposes

The universal version of the TCF for study projects, professional needs or a general assessment of your level. Covers all CEFR levels from A1 to C2.

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TCF Canada
Immigration to Canada

Recognised by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence, work visa or study permit applications in Canada.

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TCF Québec
Immigration to Québec

Required by the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI/OQLF) as part of the Quebec Skilled Worker Programme.

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Compare the different versions of the TCF

Not sure which version to choose?
Please check the exam details page before booking.

Criterion TCF IRN TCF Tout Public TCF Canada TCF Québec
Purpose Residence permit / French nationality Higher education / Professional certification Federal immigration to Canada Immigration to Québec
Audience Foreign nationals living in France All audiences, all countries Candidates for permanent residence / Canadian citizenship CSQ candidates / Québec skilled workers
Test structure 4 compulsory tests
Listening · Reading · Writing · Speaking 		3 compulsory tests Listening · Language structures · Reading
2 optional tests Writing · Speaking 		4 compulsory tests
Listening · Reading · Writing · Speaking 		4 modular tests
Candidates choose 1 to 4 tests among Listening · Reading · Writing · Speaking
Levels covered A1 → B2 A1 → C2 A1 → C2 A1 → C2
Total duration 1h35 1h25 for multiple-choice tests only, up to 2h30 for all tests 2h45 Variable depending on the tests selected
Format Computer-based or paper-based, in centre Computer-based or paper-based, in centre Computer-based or paper-based, in centre Computer-based or paper-based, in centre
Validity 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
Certifying body France Éducation International France Éducation International France Éducation International France Éducation International

From booking to your administrative procedure

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Identify your need

Determine which TCF corresponds to your project: residence permit, nationality, studies, Canada...

First step
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Book your session

Choose your KLF city and book your exam slot online.

3 weeks before
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Take the exam

Come on the day of the exam with your exam notice and a valid identity document.

Exam day
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Receive your certificate

Your results and official certificate are available within 1 month.

Within 30 days
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Submit your application

Add your TCF certificate to your prefecture, university or immigration application.

Within 2 years
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Finalise your procedure

Obtain your residence permit, nationality, university admission or Canada visa.

Goal achieved
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How does a TCF session work?

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Before the exam

You will receive a confirmation email with the exact details.

Check the centre address, appointment time and documents to bring.

Bring a valid identity document ID card, passport or residence permit and a pen.

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On the day of the exam

Arrive at the time indicated on your exam notice. No late arrival is accepted after the exam has started.

Arrive at the time indicated on your exam notice. No late arrival is accepted after the exam has started.

Computer-based test according to the supervisor’s instructions. Phones must be switched off and left with your bag in the room provided for this purpose.

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After the session

Your results are available between 10 days and 3 weeks. The tests are double-marked by France Éducation International in Paris.

Your centre can provide you with a provisional certificate to support your administrative procedures while waiting for the final certificate.

Once your results have been received, your final certificate, valid for 2 years, is available at your centre.

If you do not pass, you can retake the TCF 30 days after your last session.

Choose your centre and exam session

KLF has 5 French schools approved to organise TCF sessions in France. Select your city and book directly online.

⚠ Places are limited! Book 3 to 4 weeks in advance.

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Annecy

IFALPES — French school in Haute-Savoie

TCF IRN TCF Tout Public TCF Canada / Québec
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Bordeaux

Newdeal Institut — French school in Gironde

TCF IRN TCF Tout Public TCF Canada / Québec
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Lyon

Lyon Bleu International — French school in the Rhône region

TCF IRN TCF Tout Public TCF Canada / Québec
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Montpellier

LSF — French school in Hérault

TCF IRN TCF Tout Public TCF Canada / Québec
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Toulouse

Langue Onze — French school in Haute-Garonne

TCF IRN TCF Tout Public TCF Canada / Québec

Everything you need to take your TCF in the best possible conditions

  • Official approved session organised in a centre accredited by France Éducation International
  • Dedicated computer workstation in an equipped and supervised room, under conditions that meet TCF requirements, with headphones and dividers
  • Official exam notice by email, with all practical details: address, time and required documents
  • Available team to answer your questions before and on the day of the exam
  • Official certificate issued by France Éducation International within 10 days to 3 weeks after your session
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Satisfied candidates, successful projects!

TCF IRN – Residence permit

Fatima A.KLF Newdeal Bordeaux
“Perfect. I received my certificate within the expected timeframe and was able to complete my file for the prefecture to obtain my multi-year residence permit.”

TCF TP – University

Lucas M.KLF Lyon Bleu
“I needed the TCF Tout Public for my admission to a master’s degree in Lyon. Booking was simple, the centre was well equipped, and my Campus France application was validated on time.”

TCF Canada – Immigration

Amira B.KLF Langue Onze Toulouse
“Thanks to my TCF Canada taken in Toulouse, I was able to submit my permanent residence application in Canada. The score I obtained allowed me to complete my procedures to move to Vancouver. Thank you!”

TCF IRN – Nationality

Abda R.KLF Ifalpes Annecy
“I took the TCF IRN in Annecy for my naturalisation application. Everything went very well. I obtained the B2 score and my naturalisation application was accepted.”

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Choose your KLF centre and access the correct form directly according to your TCF version. Places are limited book 3 to 4 weeks in advance.
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Why choose KLF to take your TCF?

5 exam centres in France

Annecy, Bordeaux, Lyon, Montpellier and Toulouse: accessible, well-equipped locations adapted to exam sessions, within recognised French schools with more than 25 years of experience in teaching French as a foreign language

Simple booking

Choose your city and your type of TCF, fill in the online form and pay for your session in 5 minutes. You will receive your exam notice by email and be guided at every step, including on the day of the exam.

⚠ Places are limited! Book 3 to 4 weeks in advance.

An offer adapted to every project

TCF IRN for your procedures in France, TCF Tout Public for your studies, TCF Canada or Québec for your immigration: KLF organises all 4 versions in its centres approved by France Éducation International.

Frequently asked questions about the TCF

Do you have a question about the TCF, its format, validity or how to book in our centres? Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions below.

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What is the difference between the TCF IRN and the TCF Tout Public?
The TCF IRN is specifically designed for administrative procedures in France: residence permit, resident card, naturalisation. It can only be used for these official purposes. The TCF Tout Public is a universal version, accepted by universities, employers and various organisations, for all types of projects. Both exams have the same basic format, but their use is different.
TCF results are valid for 2 years from the test date, for all versions: IRN, Tout Public, Canada and Québec. Make sure your certificate will still be valid when you submit your administrative application.
Yes. There is no limit to the number of attempts. However, you must respect a minimum period between two sessions, usually 30 days. Our schools offer French lessons and evening courses to help you prepare and support you towards success.
The TCF assesses all CEFR levels from A1 to C2, so there is no prerequisite to register. However, depending on your procedure, a minimum level may be required: B1 for a multi-year residence permit, B2 for French nationality, and B2 or C1 for certain university or immigration programmes.
Use the selector at the top of the page: choose your city and your type of TCF, then click “Book my session”. You will be redirected to the booking and payment form for the relevant centre. A confirmation email will be sent to you with your official exam notice and all details.
The price varies depending on the type of TCF and the tests selected, whether compulsory or optional. Check the detailed page for each exam to find the exact prices. Prices are set in accordance with France Éducation International fee scales.
Yes, but only in its IRN version. The TCF IRN is one of the exams officially recognised by the French Ministry of the Interior to certify your level of French as part of a naturalisation application. A minimum B2 level is required. Always check the specific requirements with your prefecture.
Yes. These are two different versions. The TCF Canada is designed for procedures with IRCC, while the TCF Québec is intended for permanent immigration to Québec.