In the framework of immigration procedures in Quebec, 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 TEFAQ is also recognized by IRCC to apply for Canadian citizenship (more information on this page).
The TEF Québec (TEFAQ) examination consists of four tests:
As principal applicant, your knowledge of French must be at minimum level 7 (advanced intermediate) of the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français des personnes immigrantes adultes (in French) or equivalent (level 2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) to obtain points.
Depending of the immigration program you are applying, your spouse’s oral knowledge of French may be assessed. In this case, his/her knowledge of French must be at minimum level 4.
To know more about the content of the exam
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 about 2 to 4 weeks, 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.