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

Fees (All 4 sections included):

$350 L’Alliance Member
$385 Non-Member

Please complete the online registration form for the TCF IRN. If the online form does not work, please complete the registration form below and email it to L’Alliance. Once your form is received and you have made payment, you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive another email with your official notification including precise exam times 7 days before the exam.

Paper Registration Form