TCF Tout Public
Assess your level of French for academic, professional or personal reasons!
The general TCF allows the assessment of your standard of oral and written expression for anyone wishing to assess their competence in French for personal, academic or professional purposes.
More about the exam
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXAM WILL BE PAPER-BASED.
The TCF Tout public (mandatory + additional examinations) is required by most French universities to accept applications by foreign students in their various study departments (faculties). Please contact your university for information on its requirements before enrolling.
The TCF tout public is made up of 5 tests, presented in the form of multiple choice questions and exercises:
Oral comprehension
34 multiple-choice questions (compulsory)
- Mastery of language structures
23 multiple-choice questions (compulsory) - Written comprehension
34 multiple choice questions (compulsory) - Written expression
3 exercises - Oral expression
Face to face with an examiner
For more information, visit:
France Education International
Fees from 1st July 2026
| TCF Tout public – Skills tested | |
|---|---|
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Compulsory (listening + reading) |
£145 |
| Speaking | £85 |
| Writing | £85 |
Results
You will get access to your results and certificate via France Education International platform, 15 working days after the test.
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Next Exams
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| N/A | Friday 25 September 2026 | Friday 25 September 2026 |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| N/A | Friday 6 November 2026 | Friday 6 November 2026 |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| N/A | Friday 8 January 2027 | Friday 8 January 2027 |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| N/A | Monday 26 April 2027 | Monday 26 April 2027 |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| N/A | Friday 7 May 2027 | Friday 7 May 2027 |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| N/A | Friday 24 September 2027 | Friday 24 September 2027 |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| N/A | Friday 12 November 2027 | Friday 12 November 2027 |