TCF Québec
The TCF for Québec is a specific version of the Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) which has been elaborated by the France Education International based on the request of the Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities of Québec (MICC) to assess French language competency in those wishing to emigrate to Québec.
More about the exam
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXAM WILL BE PAPER-BASED.
The TCF for Québec is composed of listening comprehension, oral expression and (as of 2013) optional reading comprehension and written expression modules (worth a maximum of 2 of 16 possible points corresponding to competency levels—see table below).
The six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2) on a scale are defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
The candidate must achieve a minimum overall evaluated level of B2.
Points for Evaluated Level:
- Listening comprehension (29 questions – 25 mins)
A1 = 0 | A2 = 0 | B1 = 0 | B2 = 5 | C1 = 6 | C2 = 7 - Oral expression (3 tasks – 12 mins with evaluator)
A1 = 0 | A2 = 0 | B1 = 0 | B2 = 5 | C1 = 6 | C2 = 7 - Reading comprehension (29 questions – 45 mins)
A1 = 0 | A2 = 0 | B1 = 0 | B2 = 1 | C1 = 1 | C2 = 1 - Written expression (3 tasks – 1 hr)
A1 = 0 | A2 = 0 | B1 = 0 | B2 = 1 | C1 = 1 | C2 = 1 - Total Points
A1 = 0 | A2 = 0 | B1 = 0 | B2 = 12 | C1 = 14 | C2 = 16
For more information, visit:
France Education International
Fees
| TCF Quebec – Skills tested | |
|---|---|
| Listening | £79 |
| Reading | £79 |
| Speaking | £79 |
| Writing | £79 |
Results
We will send you the results and the certificate by email 3 to 4 weeks after the test.
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Next Exams
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | 9 February 2024 | 9 February 2024 |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | 24 May 2024 | N/A |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | 13 September 2024 | 13 September 2024 |