TEF French Exam in Montpellier
Certify your French language level with LSF
What is the TEF French exam?
The TEF (Test d’évaluation de français) is an internationally recognised French proficiency test created and managed by CCI Paris Île-de-France. Results are valid for 2 years. 
The TEF helps you prove your level of French for:
- Immigration (including Canada and Québec)
- France administrative procedures (residency card, naturalisation)
- Studies in French-speaking higher education 
Depending on the TEF version you choose, you may take 2 to 4 mandatory tests (and sometimes optional modules, depending on your project).
Results delivery: usually around 2 weeks after the test (TEF IRN pathway).
FRENCH EXAM: TEF
TEST d'evaluation de français
Category: French exam
Official TEF test sessions in Montpellier
• Online payment and registration
• Official examination attestation
• Fixed session dates (limited seats)
Tests
TEF
TEF Intégration
TEF Canada
Sessions : fixed dates (see registration form)
Price : 250€
Which TEF should you take?
TEF IRN (Integration, Residency, Nationality – France)
If your goal is a French residency card or French naturalisation, you will typically take TEF IRN.
Mandatory tests (4):
Reading comprehension
Listening comprehension
Writing
Speaking
TEF Canada (Immigration or Citizenship)
The TEF Canada is officially recognised by the Canadian federal government for immigration and citizenship pathways.
For immigration: mandatory tests (4):
Reading comprehension
Listening comprehension
Writing
Speaking
For Canadian citizenship: mandatory tests (2):
Listening comprehension
Speaking
TEF Québec / TEFAQ (Québec Immigration)
TEF Québec (also known as TEFAQ) is officially recognised by the Québec government for immigration procedures.
It is modular (4 possible tests):
Reading comprehension
Listening comprehension
Writing
Speaking
Pay and register online for your exam
Prepare for the TEF
If you want to improve your score, we can help you prepare at KLF – LSF Montpellier with:
General French courses (all levels)
Private lessons focused on your target skills (speaking, writing, listening, reading)
Exam-focused practice (timed tasks, strategies, feedback)
To help you take the examination which corresponds to your project, the CCIP has produced the following manuals:
The TEF is an official French proficiency test managed by CCI Paris Île-de-France. It certifies your French level for studies, immigration, and administrative procedures.
TEF results are valid for 2 years.
In most cases, you will need TEF IRN (Integration, Residency, Nationality).
You will typically need TEF Canada. For immigration, 4 tests are required (reading, listening, writing, speaking).
You will typically need TEF Québec (TEFAQ), a modular version recognised for Québec immigration procedures.
For more information about TEF French exam in Montpellier:
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