Take the TEF Canada or TEF Québec (TEFAQ) in Longueuil
CECFQ is an accredited TEF centre in the heart of Old Longueuil, on Montreal’s South Shore. It is easy to reach by public transit or by car: less than 10 minutes by bus from Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke metro station, with quick access to major highways and parking nearby. We offer TEF Canada, TEF Québec (TEFAQ), TEF Études and TEF IRN sessions. See the upcoming dates below and register online.
Accredited TEF centre · Old Longueuil, Montreal’s South Shore
Ready to take the TEF?
- Choose your exam — TEF Canada, TEF Québec (TEFAQ), TEF Études or TEF IRN
- Ev@lang test — check your level before you register · $30
- Diagnostic with an examiner — build a plan around your weak points · $59
- Personal advice — write to us and we’ll guide you
TEF Canada & TEFAQ exam booking: dates and registration in Longueuil
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Why take the TEF with us
Accredited by the TEF operator
CECFQ is accredited by Le français des affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France), the organization that runs the TEF and the Diplômes de français professionnel (DFP): CECFQ is an accredited centre for both. Your exam is organized and supervised by our own team, at our Longueuil address.
Four TEF versions, one address
TEF Canada, TEFAQ, TEF Études and TEF IRN are all administered here. The comparison below shows which one fits your goal.
A TEF centre for candidates from all over Quebec
Located in Longueuil, CECFQ welcomes candidates from Greater Montreal, Montérégie and other regions of Quebec who want to take their French exam in a professional and welcoming setting.
Prepare and test in the same place
Our teachers are licensed examiners. Prepare with them online first, then sit the exam at our Longueuil centre.
Which TEF should you take?
TEF Canada
Who it’s forExpress Entry and other federal immigration programs; Canadian citizenship
SectionsPermanent residence: all 4 (reading, listening, writing, speaking), on the same day. Citizenship: 2 (listening and speaking)
NoteThe only TEF version accepted for Express Entry
TEFAQ (TEF Québec)
Who it’s forQuebec immigration programs such as the PSTQ; also accepted for Canadian citizenship
Sections1 to 4 sections, depending on your Quebec program; listening and speaking for Canadian citizenship
NoteNot accepted for Express Entry or other federal immigration programs
TEF Études
Who it’s forAdmission to French-language colleges and universities, in Canada and abroad
SectionsReading, listening, vocabulary and syntax, and writing; speaking is optional for some admissions
NoteCheck the sections and minimum score your institution requires before you register
TEF IRN
Who it’s forResidence permits and French nationality in France
SectionsReading, listening, writing and speaking
NoteIts listening and speaking results are also accepted for Canadian citizenship
Not sure which one applies to you? Write to us before you register.
TEF exam fees at CECFQ
| Exam | Sections | Price | Register | |
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| TEF Canada — permanent residence | 4 sections | $380 | Register | Register |
| TEF Canada — citizenship | 2 sections: listening and speaking | $199 | Register | |
| TEF Québec (TEFAQ) | 4 sections | $380 | Register | Register |
| TEF Québec (TEFAQ) | 1 section: listening | $110 | Register | Register |
| TEF Québec (TEFAQ) | 1 section: reading | $90 | Register | |
| TEF Québec (TEFAQ) | 1 section: speaking | $110 | Register | |
| TEF Québec (TEFAQ) | 1 section: writing | $90 | Register | |
| TEF Études | 4 sections: listening, reading, vocabulary and structure, writing | $380 | Register | Register |
| TEF IRN (Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité) | 4 sections | $380 | Register | Register |
TEF Canada score: which NCLC level do you need?
TEF Canada gives you a score out of 699 for each of the four skills. Canadian immigration programs set their requirements in Canadian language levels (NCLC), so what matters is the level each score reaches. For example, NCLC 7 on TEF Canada means at least 434 in reading and listening, 428 in writing and 456 in speaking.
Express Entry
NCLC 7+
in all four skills meets the minimum for IRCC’s French-language proficiency draws and adds 25 CRS points, or 50 if you also have CLB 5 or higher in all four English skills.
Canadian citizenship
B1+
in listening and speaking. For French tests, IRCC states the citizenship requirement as a CEFR level, shown on your TEF results, so check that level rather than the table below.
Quebec immigration
By program
Each Quebec program sets its own French level: check the requirement for yours on Québec.ca.
TEF Canada scores (out of 699) by NCLC level
| NCLC | Échelle québécoise* | CEFR* | Reading | Listening | Writing | Speaking |
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| 10+ | 9–12 | C1–C2 | 546–699 | 546–699 | 558–699 | 556–699 |
| 9 | 9–10 | C1 | 503–545 | 503–545 | 512–557 | 518–555 |
| 8 | 7–10 | B2–C1 | 462–502 | 462–502 | 472–511 | 494–517 |
| 7 | 7–8 | B2 | 434–461 | 434–461 | 428–471 | 456–493 |
| 6 | 5–8 | B1–B2 | 393–433 | 393–433 | 379–427 | 422–455 |
| 5 | 5–8 | B1–B2 | 352–392 | 352–392 | 330–378 | 387–421 |
| 4 | 4–6 | A2–B1 | 306–351 | 306–351 | 268–329 | 328–386 |
For TEF Canada tests taken after December 10, 2023 (results from earlier tests are now more than two years old). Source: IRCC. In an Express Entry profile, IRCC asks you to enter the scores from the “Équivalence ancien score” column of your results, not the scores out of 699 — see its language testing page.
* Échelle québécoise and CEFR levels according to the MIFI correspondence table (November 29, 2024 version), which links TEF scores directly to these levels. NCLC thresholds and MIFI bands don’t line up, so one NCLC level can match two levels depending on the skill and your score. The level that counts is the one on your results certificate.
CECFQ does not handle immigration matters. This table is for information only: always check the current requirements on official websites (IRCC, MIFI). For immigration support, see our partners, including VF Immigration.
* Échelle québécoise and CEFR levels according to the MIFI correspondence table (November 29, 2024 version), which links TEF scores directly to these levels. NCLC thresholds and MIFI bands don’t line up, so one NCLC level can match two levels depending on the skill and your score. The level that counts is the one on your results certificate.
CECFQ does not handle immigration matters. This table is for information only: always check the current requirements on official websites (IRCC, MIFI). For immigration support, see our partners, including VF Immigration.
How the TEF Canada exam works
TEF Canada has four mandatory sections:
Reading comprehension
60 min
40 questions
40 questions
Listening comprehension
40 min
40 questions
40 questions
Written expression
60 min
2 tasks
2 tasks
Oral expression
15 min
2 tasks
2 tasks
That’s about 2 hours 55 minutes of testing in total, all on the same day: Canadian authorities recognize TEF Canada results only when the four sections are taken together. TEFAQ, TEF Études and TEF IRN follow their own formats — see the comparison above. Reading, listening and writing are taken on a computer (a virtual keyboard gives you French accents); speaking is face-to-face with an examiner and is recorded. Arrive at the time on your invitation: latecomers aren’t admitted once a test has started.
What to bring: a valid photo ID.
Results
For TEF Canada, results arrive within 1 to 10 business days. They are issued only in digital form, through a secure online account (no paper certificate), and are valid for two years. Want a better score? You can retake the exam as many times as you need, at CECFQ or any other TEF centre, with at least 20 days between two attempts. For TEF Canada, a retake means sitting all four sections again on the same day; with TEFAQ, you can retake only the section you need.
How to book your TEF Canada or TEFAQ exam
We’re setting up our TEF testing sessions and don’t have exam dates yet. Write to us through our contact page: we’ll answer your questions about versions and sections, and let you know the dates once sessions are scheduled. Fees are listed above, under “Which TEF should you take?”.
When you register, we’ll confirm which TEF version fits your goal, which sections you need, and your exam date at our Longueuil centre.
Contact us
Prepare before the exam
Preparation at CECFQ follows three steps: check your level, meet an examiner, then choose a format.
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Check your level
The Ev@lang test measures your listening, reading, grammar and vocabulary in up to 35 minutes.
$30
Take Ev@lang2
Meet an examiner
A 60-minute online diagnostic assesses your speaking and sets the priorities for your preparation. Book it after Ev@lang, a similar test or an exam taken within the last 6 months.
$59
Book the diagnostic3
Choose your format
PrepMyFuture, private lessons or a mini-group, built around the TEF and your exam date.
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See TEF preparationTEF exam: frequently asked questions
Exam formats and immigration requirements change. Before you register, check the current rules with Le français des affaires, IRCC (Express Entry, citizenship) or Québec.ca. This page is not immigration advice.
- Where can I take the TEF exam near Montreal?
At CECFQ, an accredited TEF centre in Longueuil, on Montreal’s South Shore. We administer the TEF Canada and TEFAQ exams, as well as TEF Études and TEF IRN.
- Do I need to take all four sections for TEFAQ?
Not necessarily. Depending on your Quebec program, TEFAQ can include 1 to 4 sections, and each section can be taken separately. For Canadian citizenship, listening and oral expression are enough. Check the exact requirement with MIFI or IRCC before you register.
- Which TEF results do IRCC and Quebec accept?
For Express Entry and other federal immigration programs, IRCC accepts only TEF Canada. For Canadian citizenship, IRCC also accepts TEFAQ and TEF IRN: you need B1 or higher in listening and speaking. Quebec’s PSTQ accepts TEF Canada, TEFAQ and other approved French tests, as long as your results are two years old or less on the date you apply.
- What’s the difference between the TEF and the TCF?
Both are accepted by IRCC and by Quebec’s immigration programs, and the choice often comes down to which exam dates and format work best for you. Read our TEF vs. TCF comparison for a closer look.
- TEF Canada or TEFAQ: which should I take if I may apply to both Quebec and federal immigration programs?
TEF Canada. Quebec’s PSTQ accepts TEF Canada as well as TEFAQ, while Express Entry accepts only TEF Canada. If you only need Quebec immigration or Canadian citizenship, TEFAQ with just the sections your program requires may be enough.
- Can I prepare for the TEF with CECFQ and take the exam here too?
Yes. Start with Ev@lang and a diagnostic with an examiner, follow a TEF preparation plan, then sit the exam at our Longueuil centre once dates are confirmed. For a study plan, read our TEF Canada preparation guide.
Our TEF test centre
Address: 50 Saint-Charles Street West, Suite 100, Longueuil, QC J4H 1C6
Getting here
In the heart of Old Longueuil, less than 10 minutes by bus from Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke metro station, with quick access to major highways and parking nearby.