In the framework of immigration procedures, the Quebec Ministry for Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion (MIDI) requests proof of the applicants’ linguistic knowledge of French.
For these procedures, it recognizes the TEF Québec (TEFAQ) examination.
The TEF Québec (TEFAQ) examination consists of four tests:
TEF Québec (TEFAQ) enables applicants to obtain points according to the following scale:
Main petitioner | A1 to B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | |
Oral comprehension | 40 min. | 0 points | 5 points | 6 points | 7 points |
Oral expression | 15 min. | 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 min | 0 point | 2 points | 3 points | 3 points |
Oral expression | 15 min | 0 point | 2 points | 3 points | 3 points |
In order to obtain the maximum number of points when your results are presented as part of your immigration application, you are advised to take the oral comprehension and expression tests, and if you have an advanced level of written French, you are also advised to take all of the written tests.
To find out about the TEF Canada arrangements for immigration to Canada, click here.
To register, contact your closest accredited centre.
For the assessment of proficiency in French, B2 is the minimum level at which points are allocated.
The MIDI will recognize your TEF Canada statement of results for Quebec immigration applications.
Please note! The TEF Québec (TEFAQ) examination is not recognized by the IRCC for Canadian immigration applications.
To find out whether you definitely need to take the TEF Québec (TEFAQ) examination, please contact the Quebec Ministry for Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion (MIDI) directly.
To find out about the latest official Quebec immigration provisions, please consult the MIDI website.