| Proficiency Exams |
TEF - Test d’Evaluation du Français
- What is the TEF?
- How much does it cost?
- When is the next session?
- How do I register? Who do I contact for additional info?
- How can I prepare for this exam? |
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| What
is the TEF? |
The TEF - Test d’Evaluation du Français is
designed to assess the level of French language of people who are not native French speakers. It is useful if you need to evaluate your French skills for Canadian Immigration, French Universities or for work.
- It
assesses comprehension and expression skills in French.
- It
gives a quantitative and qualitative measure of the
level of candidate's linguistic and communication skills.
- It
offers a detailed and personalized analysis of results.
The
overall objective of the TEF is to measure the level
of the candidates' knowledge, linguistic and communications
skills in French. The
TEF includes:
3
Compulsory Sections
(2 hours 10 minutes) |
2
Optional Sections |
Written Comprehension (1 hour)
Listening Comprehension (about 40 mins)
Vocabulary and Structures (30 mins) |
Written Expression (1hour)
Oral Expression (35 mins per candidate) |
Notes:
1. Canadian Federal Government may require both compulsory & optional sections for immigration.
2. No diploma is required to take the TEF exams.
3. You can take the TEF exams as much as you want.
4. A results certificate, sent to you by FIAF, is valid for one year.
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| How much does it cost? |
Refunds less an $80 processing fee will be issued only with written notification prior to the deadline. After that point, exam fee is not refundable.
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FIAF
members |
Non-members |
Compulsory
Sections |
$150 |
$180 |
Optional
Sections |
$150 ($75 each) |
$180 ($90 each) |
Complete Test
(all sections) |
$280 |
$340 |
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| When is the next session? |
| 2008 Exam Dates |
Registration deadline |
| Friday, March 28 |
Saturday, February 23 |
| Friday, May 23 |
Saturday, May 3 |
| Friday, July 25 |
Tuesday, July 8 |
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| How
do I register? Contact Info: |
Please
download the following two files to register
 Registration
Payment
Note:
For emigration purposes, you must submit in person or via mail the following.
- an original signed registration form
- an ID photo
Any incomplete applications will be rejected.
Mail: Mrs. Voahangy Siraisi, FIAF Language Center, 22 East 60th Street, New York - 10022
Fax: 212 527 2678
E-mail: vsiraisi@fiaf.org
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| How
can I prepare for this exam? |
The best way to get ready for this exam is to take our general French programs.
We also have a preparation book and CD available for sale at the Language Center Office.
For more information about the test, go to www.fda.ccip.fr
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