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TCF Tout Public

Test de Connaissance du Français

The official exam to certify your level of French as part of a study project, a professional objective or a personal procedure.

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5 centres in France

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The TCF Tout Public

The TCF Tout Public is an official French language certification recognised in academic, professional and personal contexts.

The TCF Tout Public is an official French test intended for people aged 16 and over whose mother tongue is not French. It certifies your level of French for academic, professional or personal purposes.

At KLF, you can book your session in Annecy, Bordeaux, Lyon, Toulouse and Montpellier.

TCF Tout Public: for which projects?

Intended for anyone aged 16 or over whose mother tongue is not French, the TCF Tout Public is the reference certification for officially assessing language skills.

Whether you are a student seeking university admission, an employee wishing to enhance your professional profile, or simply someone who wants to validate your personal level, this exam adapts to your academic and career objectives. It provides formal recognition of your command of French, whatever your status.

Higher education

The TCF Tout Public may be required for enrolment at a university or in higher education. Lyon Bleu points out in particular that it is often required to enter university.

Professional project

It allows you to prove your level of French to an employer, an organisation or as part of a professional project.

General level assessment

The TCF Tout Public is useful if you want to obtain an official reference certificate indicating your level on the CEFR scale, from A1 to C2.

Personal project

The TCF Tout Public can also be taken for personal reasons, to precisely identify your level of French.

The TCF Tout Public can also be taken for personal reasons, to precisely identify your level of French.

The TCF Tout Public offers a flexible format made up of a common core of three compulsory tests — listening comprehension, command of language structures and reading comprehension — to which two optional complementary tests can be added: oral expression and written expression.

This flexibility allows you to adapt the exam to the specific requirements of your application: you can choose a test focused on reception skills or opt for a full assessment of your command of French by including the production tests.

Test Status Duration Format
Listening comprehension Compulsory 25 min Multiple-choice questions
Command of language structures Compulsory 20 min Multiple-choice questions
Reading comprehension Compulsory 45 min Multiple-choice questions
Oral expression Optional 12 min Interview with an examiner
Written expression Optional 60 min 3 written tasks

Book your TCF Tout Public session

Choose your city to access the booking form directly.

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What you need to know before your session

1

Before the exam

You will receive an exam notice by email with the practical information for your session.

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

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

2

On the day of the exam

Arrive at the time indicated on your exam notice. No late arrivals will be 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.

3

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.

Why choose KLF to take your TCF?

5 exam centres in France

Annecy, Bordeaux, Lyon, Toulouse and Montpellier, depending on session availability.

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 of your registration.

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 TP price

Price: €140
+ €75 per additional test

The TCF TP price is the same in all our KLF centres.

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 recognised depending on your procedure.

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Annecy

IFALPES — French school in Haute-Savoie

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Bordeaux

Newdeal Institut — French school in Gironde

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Lyon

Lyon Bleu International — French school in the Rhône region

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Montpellier

LSF — French school in Hérault

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Toulouse

Langue Onze — French school in Haute-Garonne

Prepare for your TCF Tout Public with our French schools

At KLF, our centres do more than organise the exam.

Our French schools also offer French exam preparation courses to help you improve before your session.

This expertise is particularly useful if you want to better understand the TCF format, gain confidence in speaking, work on your written expression or strengthen your listening and reading comprehension skills so that you can feel more confident on exam day.

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 Tout Public 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 Tout Public

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What is the TCF Tout Public?

The TCF Tout Public is an official French test intended for people who want to have their level assessed for academic, professional or personal reasons.

The TCF Tout Public is intended for anyone aged 16 or over whose mother tongue is not French and who wishes to officially certify their level of French for academic, professional or personal purposes.

Yes, it can be used in an academic context.

The TCF Tout Public includes 3 compulsory tests: listening comprehension, command of language structures and reading comprehension.

It includes 3 compulsory tests and 2 optional complementary tests.
Yes. The certificate indicates your level on the CEFR scale, from A1 to C2.

Yes. In the event of a new attempt, a minimum period of 30 days must be respected between two registrations.

The TCF certificate is valid for 2 years from the test date. If you want a diploma valid for life, choose the DELF.