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TEF Canada – Canada

The official centres of 18 cities, their next verified sessions and how to register.

Good to know: Indicative dates published by the official centres; always check with the centre before paying. THE BRIDGE WORLD does not organise these exams.

The cities and their centres

Montreal

Dates to come
  • Université McGill, School of Continuing Studies (Montréal) verified centre source
  • Université McGill – École d'éducation permanente verified centre registration
  • ILSC Language Schools – Montréal verified centre registration
  • CEII du Cégep Marie-Victorin verified centre registration

No verified date yet. Tell me for Montreal

Registration

TEF Canada – Canada: how to register

The TEF Canada is the Paris Île-de-France CCI's French test accepted by IRCC for Express Entry. You take it at an approved centre, which sets its dates and fees.

  1. Find an approved centre

    On the official website, enter the city or country, the test type and your preferred date, then search.

    Official source

  2. Pre-register

    Contact the centre or pre-register by clicking "CHOOSE". You receive an e-mail to activate your candidate account (registrations, certificates, appeals).

    Official source

  3. Register for every part

    For the TEF Canada, register for all the parts your application needs in the same session. Minimum age: 16; no diploma required.

    Official source

  4. Give your ID

    At registration, give a photo ID, the same one used for your immigration application.

    Official source

  5. Pay the fee

    Each centre sets its fee. Without payment your registration is not final; once made, it is firm and non-refundable.

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  6. Receive your notice

    Once your registration is validated, the centre e-mails you the details. No news a week before? Check your spam folder or contact the centre.

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Identity document

A photo ID shown to the centre on test day: the same one used for your immigration application.

Official source

Advised lead time

The official website advises registering as early as possible.

Our advice: choose your session 2 to 3 months before the date you need (application, admission) and register as soon as it opens: seats go fast.

Retaking the exam

The same TEF section (any version) cannot be taken again within 20 days.

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Results and validity

Results sent within 1 to 10 business days, by e-mail with a link to a digital certificate (no paper certificate).

The certificate is valid for 2 years from its issue date; IRCC requires results less than 2 years old for Express Entry.

Official source

On the day

  • Arrive at the time given: no latecomers once the test has started. source
  • The supervisor checks your ID and notice; you sign on a tablet. source
  • Phone and devices off, no dictionary, nothing on the desk except your ID. source
  • Reading, listening and writing are taken on computer. source
  • All parts must be taken on the same day for Canada to recognise the certificate. source

Tell me about new dates

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