Centres accredited by France Éducation International
Take your TCF IRN
Test de Connaissance du Français
Integration, residence and nationality
The official exam for your residence permit, resident card or French nationality application.
Accredited by France Éducation International
5 centres in France
Officially recognised exam
Online booking
Choose your centre and exam session
Register online.
Places are limited! Book 3 to 4 weeks in advance.
All TCF sessions are computer-based in our centres, except in Annecy, where the exam is currently paper-based.
If you would like to take a paper-based exam, you can also check the DELF-DALF exams, which are official French diplomas and may also be used.
The TCF IRN
An official certification for administrative procedures in France, with online booking in our KLF centres.
The TCF IRN includes 4 compulsory tests and assesses your level of French as part of an administrative procedure in France.
Book your session in our KLF centres in Annecy, Bordeaux, Lyon, Toulouse and Montpellier.
What procedures is the TCF IRN for?
The TCF IRN is intended for people who need to officially prove their level of French for an integration, residence or nationality procedure in France.
Before taking your TCF IRN, make sure you check the required level for your administrative situation.
Multi-year residence permit
Required level: A2
Resident card
Required level: B1
French naturalisation
The TCF IRN is a recognised certification used to prove your level as part of a naturalisation application.
Required level: B2
Integration pathway
The 4 compulsory TCF IRN tests
The TCF IRN includes 4 compulsory tests, with a total duration of 1 hour 35 minutes.
The TCF IRN assesses general French.
It does not cover French history, culture or institutions, unlike the French Civic Exam, which may be required for the same procedures.
| Épreuve : x4 | Durée : 1h35 | Format : | Détail : |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compréhension orale | 20 min | Épreuve collective | 25 questions à choix multiple, avec 4 réponses possibles et une seule bonne réponse. Chaque document sonore est diffusé une seule fois. La question est posée après l’écoute de l’enregistrement. |
| Compréhension écrite | 35 min | Épreuve collective | 25 questions à choix multiple, avec 4 réponses possibles et une seule bonne réponse. Cette épreuve permet d’évaluer votre capacité à comprendre différents types de textes écrits. |
| Expression écrite | 30 min | Épreuve collective | 3 exercices écrits pour évaluer votre capacité à rédiger en français dans des situations de communication simples et concrètes. |
| Expression orale | 10 min | Épreuve individuelle | 3 exercices à l’oral avec un examinateur. Cette épreuve évalue votre capacité à vous exprimer clairement, à répondre et à interagir en français. |
Book your TCF IRN session
Choose your city to access the booking form directly.
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What you need to know before your session
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Before the exam
You will receive a confirmation email, your exam notice, with the exact details.
Bring a valid identity document: ID card, passport or residence permit.
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On the day of the exam
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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.
Why choose KLF to take your TCF?
5 exam centres in France
Simple booking
Choose your city, fill in the online form and pay for your session to book it in less than 5 minutes. You will receive your exam notice by email and be guided at every step.
Expertise
KLF brings together Qualité FLE-certified schools, specialised in teaching French, and accredited by France Éducation International to organise official exams.
A reassuring process
Clear information, a well-organised centre and a welcoming team: everything is designed to reduce stress and make the exam simple and calm.
TCF IRN price
Price: €170
The TCF IRN price is the same in all KLF centres.
Our French schools help you prepare for your exam
Taking a French exam for nationality or residence purposes is an important step. At KLF, our centres do not only organise the TCF IRN: our French schools also offer French exam preparation courses to help candidates improve before the session.
Thanks to their expertise in teaching French, our teams can support you in strengthening your listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written expression and oral expression, so that you can prepare effectively for the exam.
Why prepare with KLF?
Controlled format
Understand the tests and what is expected.
Targeted progress
Work on the skills that are actually assessed.
Greater confidence
Arrive more calmly on exam day.
Expertise
Benefit from the know-how of real French schools and exam centres.
Book your TCF IRN session now
Choose your city and access your exam centre’s booking form directly. Places are limited — book 3 to 4 weeks in advance.
Frequently asked questions about the TCF IRN
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What is the TCF IRN?
What procedures require the TCF IRN?
What level is required for a multi-year residence permit, a resident card or naturalisation?
How many tests does the TCF IRN include?
How long does the TCF IRN last?
The total duration of the TCF IRN is 1 hour 35 minutes. However, you should allow half a day for both the written and oral tests.