This diploma is intended for non-native French speakers who wish to have their level of French certified against the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for various personal, professional or academic reasons (e.g. admission into French universities). You can also use the TCF to apply for French nationality.
This exam is available on paper only
For more information, please visit France
Education International.
| Exam Components | Details |
| Compulsory | |
| Listening Comprehension | 25 mins | 29 multiple-choice questions |
| Reading Comprehension | 45 mins | 29 multiple-choice questions |
| Language Structures | 15 mins | 18 multiple-choice questions |
| Optional | |
| Writing | 60 mins | 3 exercises |
| Speaking | 15 mins | one-on-one, 3 exercises |
Those applying for French nationality must have all skills assessed: 1 compulsory examination + 2 optional examinations.
University students seeking preliminary admission to a French undergraduate university under the TCF DAP (Test de Connaissance du Français pour la demande d’admission préalable) must complete: 1 compulsory examination + optional writing paper.
Registration will be confirmed only once the full application fee and completed forms have been received.
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:
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.
Get ready for your exam with PrepMyTCF—an interactive e-learning tool designed for efficient and effective study!
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 are sent to the test centre within 20 working days of receipt of the examination papers by FEI. Please note that FEI closes annually in August, which may affect the timeline for July examination results.
TCF final certificate will be sent by email only.
Your TCF certificate is valid for 2 years from the date you sit the test.
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.
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 FEI. They follow strict assessment guidelines and are regularly monitored.
