The TEF Québec (TEFAQ) is a test of general French which aims to measure the candidate’s level of knowledge and ability in French.
It is the version of the TEF recognised by the Quebec Ministry for Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion (MIDI) and is essential for making an official immigration application.
The TEF Québec consists of four modular sections:
· Oral comprehension: 40 minutes – 60 questions
· Oral expression: 15 minutes – 2 topics
· Written comprehension: 60 minutes – 50 questions
· Written expression: 60 minutes – 2 topics
The results will be sent to you electronically.
The TEF Québec enables points to be obtained in accordance with the following scale:
Main petitioner | A1 to B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | |
Oral comprehension | 40 mins. | 0 points | 5 points | 6 points | 7 points |
Oral expression | 15 mins. | 0 points | 5 points | 6 points | 7 points |
Written comprehension | 1 hour | 0 points | 1 point | ||
Written expression | 1 hour | 0 points | 1 point | ||
Spouse of main petitioner | A1 to B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | |
Oral comprehension | 40 mins | 0 point | 2 points | 3 points | 3 points |
Oral expression | 15 mins | 0 point | 2 points | 3 points | 3 points |
In order to obtain a maximum number of points when you present the results in your immigration application, it is recommended that you take the oral comprehension and expression modules, and if your level of written French is advanced that you also take both of the written sections.
To register, contact your closest accredited centre.