In the framework of immigration procedures, the Quebec Ministry for Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) 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.
Please contact your centre directly for more details on session dates, prices or for any questions about the organization of sessions near you.
Consult our list of testing centres
Sessions are also offered on the Paris Île-de-France CCI premises, at 6 avenue de la Porte de Champerret (Paris 17th district). Register online here
Finally, if you cannot find any authorized centres offering the TEF examination in your country, please contact us at the following address: francais@cci-paris-idf.fr.
The statements of results are in digital format.
After Le français des affaires has received and corrected your exam, you will be sent an email within 15 business days, containing a link that will enable you to access your secure digital area and obtain your statement of results.
See an example of a certificate
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 MIFI directly.
To find out about the latest official Quebec immigration provisions, please consult the MIFI website.