TCF Exam
The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF), designed by France Education International (FEI) and accredited by the French Ministry of Education, is a French language proficiency test for non-native speakers of French who wish to evaluate and certify their level of proficiency for professional, academic, or personal reasons.In general, the TCF grades and ranks candidates at one of the six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2) on a scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). TCF grade results are reliable measurements for determining proficiency. Each candidate is awarded a certificate that is valid for two years.
L’Alliance New York also offers the following specialized TCF exams:
- TCF IRN: For applying for French nationality or residency
- TCF Canada: For emigrating to Canada or Canadian citizenship
The TCF is a multiple-choice test with 76 items that evaluate reading comprehension, command of grammatical structures, and listening comprehension. It also includes optional tests for written and oral expression tests.
3 compulsory tests (76 items = 1 hr. 25 min)
- Listening Comprehension (29 items = 25 min)
- Command of lexical and grammatical structures (18 items = 15 min)
- Reading Comprehension (29 items = 45 min)
2 optional tests
- Written Expression (1 hr)
- Oral Expression (12 min)
For more information about TCF, visit france-education-international.fr/test/tcf-tout-public
Why Take the TCF?
Work
A TCF certificate is proof of your language knowledge and abilities to support job applications.
Study
The TCF meets French language requirements for application to graduate studies at French universities.
Personal
Each person can obtain a TCF test to evaluate his/her speaking, writing, and comprehension skills in French.
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
Exam Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 6, 2025
Exam Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2025
Exam Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 12, 2025
Exam Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2025
Exam Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025
Exam Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 27, 2025
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Please be available between 9am and 6pm to take this test.
Venue
L’Alliance New York
22 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022
Please allow 5-6 weeks from the test date to receive your certificate. It will be mailed to you directly from Le Français des affaires, our partner. The certificate of results is valid for two years. A candidate may take the test as many times as he/she wants, however, a one-month waiting period is required between two successive tests.
| Test Type | L’Alliance Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Tests only | $200 | $215 |
| Oral Expression | $100 | $115 |
| Written Expression | $100 | $115 |
| Compulsory Tests + Oral + Written | $350 | $385 |
Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration and are non-refundable. Please note there is a $5 administrative fee in addition to the exam fee. Payment can be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). You may also pay over the phone at 646-388-6691.
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You submit your online form
First, please complete this online form – TCF All Audience Registration Form – and email it to languagecenter@lallianceny.org
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We make the payment
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You receive a confirmation email
You will receive another email with your official notification including precise exam times 7 days before the exam. Exam session transfers are subject to a $50 fee and are only permitted before the Registration Deadline of your original exam session. Any candidate who submits a transfer request after this Registration Deadline is subject to repayment of the full exam fee. Participation can only be transferred to the next session (without penalty) in the case of sickness, provided that a doctor’s note is mailed (not sent via email) within three days of the original Exam Date. If you have registered for an exam and need to transfer to another session, please email languagecenter@lallianceny.org.
Preparation Tips
The best way to get ready for this exam is to take private French lessons at L’Alliance New York. View information here.
We also have a preparation book and CD available for sale at the Language Center Office.
Additional information is available here.