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General Information

The TCF Quebec is only intended for those submitting an official application for immigration to Quebec. It has been specifically designed to meet the standards of the Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities (MICC) in Quebec. 

For immigration purposes, MICC in Quebec also recognises the TCF Tout Public accompanied by an oral test, as well as the DELF and DALF certifications. 

For more information about Canadian immigration application, visit the Canada visa website.

Exam Structure

Applicants may elect to complete their choice of the four available components, depending on their needs and official requirements.
 This exam is only available in paper version

Exam Components Details
Speaking Test

12 minutes | one-on-one | 3 exercises

Listening Test 35 minutes | 39 multiple-choice questions
Reading Test 60 minutes | 39 multiple-choice questions
Writing Test  60 minutes | 3 exercises
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Registrations and Upcoming Sessions


Registration will be confirmed only once the full application fee and completed forms have been received by our customer service team. 

Candidates may not be registered for multiple sessions simultaneously.                                             

If required, candidates may apply to re-sit the TCF only after receiving their results, provided there is a minimum of 60 days between examination sessions.

Registration deadlines: 

  • February session: Tuesday 24 January at 4pm


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How to Prepare

The TCF is an evaluation of your proficiency in French. For the most comprehensive preparation, enrol in a language class at  Alliance Française de Sydney. Click here to explore our range of courses.

You can also prepare for the listening comprehension examination with the following publications:
- The official guide to the TCF, with practice exercises, published by Éditions Didier.
- TCF, 250 Activités, ”Le Nouvel Entraînez-vous" collection, published by CLE International.

Resources to aid in preparing for the listening comprehension examination, levels 5 & 6, include:
- The RFI (Radio France International) website
- The Éditions Didier website
- TV5 Monde

Results

Results are sent to the test centre within 20 working days of receipt of the examination papers by FEI. 

Mailing of Certificates

TCF final certificate will be sent by email only.

Validity

Your TCF certificate is valid for 2 years from the date you sit the test.

Requesting a re-mark

If you are not satisfied with your TCF results in the Speaking and/or Writing sections, you can apply for a review.

You must submit a request for the re-mark within thirty days of the arrival of your result certificate at the test centre. The application form must be submitted via email to the test centre where the exam was completed.

Upon request, your paper will be submitted for double marking by a senior TCF examiner in Paris.

A fee is payable for the review of your results, which is refunded if your mark is ultimately revised. In this case, France Education International will reissue your certificate.

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Your accredited exam centre

Alliance Française de Sydney is the only centre in Sydney accredited to deliver the DELF, DALF, DAEFLE and TCF series exams. All examiners and assessors are trained and authorised by the CIEP. They follow strict assessment guidelines and are regularly monitored.