TCF IRN

The TCF IRN is composed of 4 compulsory sections assessing skills in French as a general language (1 hour 15 min duration):

1. Listening comprehension: computer-based collective test – 20 multiple-choice questions (4 answer choices, one correct answer) – 15 minutes
2. Reading comprehension: computer-based collective test – 20 multiple-choice questions (4 answer choices, one correct answer) – 20 minutes
3. Written expression: computer-based collective test – 3 exercises – 30 minutes
4. Oral expression: individual face-to-face test with an examiner – 3 exercises – 10 minutes

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The TCF IRN exclusively assesses language skills and not knowledge of French history, culture and society.

• You must at least reach level A1 for each of the four sections to validate your citizen course.
• You must obtain an A2 level for each of the four sections to validate your resident card application.
• You must obtain a B1 level for each of the four sections to complete your nationality application.

L’Alliance New York is an official testing center for the TCF IRN, recognized by France Education International.

L’Alliance New York will deliver your certificate on behalf of France Education International. Your certificate of “TCF Integration, Residence and Nationality” is only valid to complete a request for the three goals listed above. You cannot use it for admission to a French university or to complete your request for emigration to Canada or Québec.

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PrepMyFuture

PrepMyFuture is an e-learning platform that offers autonomous exam preparation for the TCF exam. The PrepMyFuture TCF exam preparation is $39.

This program offers:

• Exam preparation covering all sections in the test
• Lessons available for each type of question
• Over 1,600 adaptive exercises
• Grammar and vocabulary reminders
• Adaptive learning for all concepts
• Mock exams to practice under exam conditions
• Platform access remains valid for one year

Please register for your 2026 TCF exam online:

Registration & Payment

Full test with all 4 sections

$350 L’Alliance Member / $399 Non-Member

Full payment is required at the time of registration. A $15 non-refundable administrative fee is applied to each registration. Accepted payment methods include major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, where applicable).

Cancellations

Cancellations made before the registration deadline are eligible for a partial refund of the exam fee, minus an $80 cancellation fee. The administrative fee is non-refundable.

Cancellations made after the registration deadline are not eligible for any refund.

Transfers

Exam session transfers are permitted only before the registration deadline of the originally scheduled exam session and are subject to a $50 transfer fee.

Requests submitted after the registration deadline are not eligible for transfer and require full repayment of the exam fee as a new registration.

Transfers are permitted only to the next available examination session.

Medical Exceptions

In cases of illness, candidates may request a transfer to the next available session without penalty, provided that a medical certificate is submitted by email within three days  of the original exam date. The original document must also be sent by postal mail upon request.

For cancellation or transfer requests, please contact:

languagecenter@lallianceny.org