TCF IRN (Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité)
The TCF IRN is for any foreigner over 16 years of age who wishes to validate their level of French for an application for French nationality (level B1), an application for a long-term resident’s card (level A2), validation of the A1 level as part of the OFII citizenship programme.
To all candidates sitting an exam to apply for French nationality
The immigration Law in France has changed and you are required to demonstrate a level B2 to apply for French nationality.
More about the exam
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXAM WILL BE PAPER-BASED.
The TCF IRN is composed of 4 compulsory sections assessing skills in French as a general language
- Listening Comprehension
Multiple choice ( 20 questions) - Reading Comprehension
Multiple choice (20 questions) - Speaking
3 tasks - Writing
3 tasks
For more information, visit:
France Education International
FEES
| Up to end of June 2026 | £205 |
FEES
| From 1st July 2026 | £215 |
Results
You will receive the results and the certificate by email 3 to 4 weeks after the test. If you have reached the level B1, you will be able to start filling your application for the French nationality.
Any questions?
Next Exams
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| N/A | Friday 30 January 2026 | Friday 30 January 2026 |
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| N/A | Friday 6 February 2026 | Friday 6 February 2026 |
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| N/A | 17 April 2026 | 17 April 2026 |
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| N/A | 29 May 2026 | 29 May 2026 |
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| N/A | Friday 12 June 2025 | Friday 12 June 2025 |
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| N/A | Friday 3rd July 2026 | Friday 3rd July 2026 |
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| N/A | Friday 11 September 2026 | Friday 11 September 2026 |
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| N/A | Friday 16 October 2026 | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| N/A | Friday 13 November 2026 | Friday 13 November 2026 |