TCF

Assess your standard with the French Language Test (TCF), rapid and official proof!

The TCF assesses your competence in French and places you on the scale of CEFR* levels. The result obtained in this test gives you a certificate of level valid for two years.

There are five types of TCF: the General TCF, TCF Québec, TCF Canada, TCF DAP and TCF ANF. We organise several sessions each year.

TCF Québec

The TCF Québec is a test of linguistic standard in French, in line with the standards for the Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion (MIDI) within the framework of an immigration application for Québec.

Who is it for?
This test is reserved for the exclusive use of candidates making an application in an immigration office or a General Delegation in Québec.

Examinations
This test involves four examinations:

Oral comprehension examination: 25 minutes
Written comprehension examination: 45 minutes
Oral expression examination: 12 minutes
Written expression examination: 1 hour

More information on the TCF for Québec

TCF Canada

The TCF Canada is a test of linguistic standard in French, in line with the standards for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) within the framework of an immigration application for Canada (expect Québec).

Who is it for?
This test is reserved for the exclusive use of candidates making an application in an immigration office or a General Delegation in Canada. Test results are accepted for economic migration or application for Citizenship.

Examinations
This test involves four examinations:

Oral comprehension examination: 35 minutes
Written comprehension examination: 1 hour
Oral expression examination: 12 minutes
Written expression examination: 1 hour

More information on the TCF for Canada

TCF ANF

The TCF for Access to French Nationality (TCF ANF) was specifically designed for people applying for French nationality, for any request for French nationality through marriage or naturalisation. It enables the exclusive assessment of oral comprehension and expression in French. The TCF ANF certifies a B1 language level, in compliance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Who is it for?
For anyone wishing to apply for French nationality. You cannot use the TCF ANF to join a French university or to apply for immigration to Québec, for example.

Examinations
The TCF ANF includes 4 mandatory examinations: oral comprehension (25 minutes), writing comprehension (45 minutes), writing expression (30 minutes) and oral expression (12 minutes).

More information on the TCF ANF
More information on obtaining French nationality

General TCF

The General TCF allows the assessment of your standard of oral and written expression. The questions follow the principle of gradually increasing difficulty.

Who is it for?
For anyone wishing to assess their competence in French for personal, academic or professional purposes.

The full General TCF (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.

Mandatory examinations
Mandatory examinations last 1 hour 25 minutes and include 76 multiple choice questions, assessing your oral comprehension, your command of the language structure and your written comprehension.

Additional examinations
The additional examinations assess your standard of written and oral expression. The oral expression examination lasts 12 minutes and the written expression examination lasts 1 hour.

More information on the General TCF

TCF DAP

The TCF for Preliminary Admission Application (TCF DAP) is for anyone having applied for preliminary admission to French Universities.

Who is it for?
For any person who does not hold a DELF B2 or a DALF, wishing to register for the first cycle of university (licence 1 or licence 2) in France or in a French architectural school.

Please note:
We only accept candidates who have already submitted a “Preliminary Admission Application” with the French Embassy in Belgium. To request this, please go to the website of the French Embassy in Belgium.

Examinations
The TCF DAP lasts 3 hours and includes 2 examinations:

an assessment of the standard of oral comprehension, grammar/vocabulary and written comprehension (1 hour 30 minutes)
an assessment of written expression skills with two exercises: a data commentary of at least 200 words and an argument of at least 300 words (1 hour 30 minutes)

More information on the TCF DAP

Calendar 2021

Session	Type of TCF	Date of exam	Deadline for enrolment
January	TCF ANF	14^th January	20^th December 2020
	TCF Canada	14^th January	16^th December 2020
	TCF Québec	19^th January	16^th December 2020
February	TCF DAP	5^th February	6^th January 2021
February	General TCF	9^th February	13^th January 2021
April	TCF ANF	6^th April	6^th March 2021
	TCF Canada	6^th April	6^th March 2021
	TCF Québec	13^th April	15^th March 2021
June	TCF ANF	2^nd June	2^nd May 2021
	TCF Canada	3^rd June	2^nd May 2021
	TCF Québec	7^th June	2^nd May 2021
July	General TCF	1^st July	5^th June 2021
	TCF ANF	2^nd July	5^th June 2021
	TCF Canada	5^th July	5^th June 2021
September	TCF Québec	7^th September	10^th August 2021
September	TCF Canada	9^th September	13^th August 2021
October	General TCF	5^th October	6^th September 2021
October	TCF ANF	7^th October	10^th September 2021

These sessions will take place only if the number of participants reach 7.
Please note that after the enrolment closure, you won't be able to change your registration.

The individual oral examination will take place the same day as the collective written examination: if you do the written exam on the morning, the oral one will take place on the afternoon - and vice versa.

The results will be communicated three weeks after the exam, at the latest.

Tariffs

TCF Québec: €200
TCF Canada: €200
TCF ANF: €200
General TCF: €200
TCF DAP: €165

Enrol!

Do not delay, there is a limited number of places per session!

Option 1 | Enrol online

You can enrol through our online enrolment platform. Please note that some dates are not available online. If you wish to enrol for one of those dates, please contact us by email or come and visit us.

ENROL ONLINE

Option 2 | Enrol at reception

You can also enrol directly at the reception of the Alliance Française Bruxelles-Europe. Remember to bring an identity document (identity card or passport).

your CONTACTS

Registrations & General information:
Reception team
info@alliancefr.be

Information on exams:
Messaline Cartella
examens@alliancefr.be

General Sales Conditions for the TCF

Your enrolment is deemed to be your acceptance of our general sales conditions which you are invited to consult.

Prepare for the TCF!

The Centre international d’études pédagogiques - International Centre for Teaching Studies (CIEP) website offers a range of tools to familiarise yourself with the TCF and prepare yourself for the day of the test. More information

* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, this provides a common base for the design of programmes, diplomas and certificates. Three levels are defined: elementary (A1-A2), independent (B1-B2) and experienced (C1-C2).