The Test for Evaluating French for Access to Quebec (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 TEFAQ 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 TEFAQ 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.
If you think that your situation calls for specific arrangements, please inform the test centre before registering. The test centre will tell you what to do to exercise your rights so that French for Business can offer you suitable test conditions.