TCF-Test de connaissance du français - Test de connaissance du français

The Test de connaissance du français (TCF) is a language placement test for non-native speakers of French. It is administered by the Centre international d'études pédagogiques (CIEP) for the French Ministry of Education. It fulfils French language entry requirements, can be used to demonstrate language ability for job applications or for personal use, and is used by Québec for immigration procedures.

The TCF follows the European standards for language tests as set forward in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and is equal to DALF, also offered by the CIEP.

Lowest level is A1 indicating beginner, top fluency levels are C1 and C2.

Level C1 and C2 indicate advanced mastery of French. French university Sciences-Po uses TCF level C1 as the primary language prerequisite for evaluating the abilities of non-native speakers to follow academic discussions and carry out academic research in the French language.

The test is made up of compulsory and optional sections. The reading, listening and language structures sections are mandatory while the writing and speaking sections are optional.

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Accent Francais

57 reviews Excellent!

2 rue Jules Ferry, Montpellier, 17 Show Map

Accent Français is much more than a French language school: it's a place where people, cultures and experiences come togethe... Learn more »

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Alliance Française de Montpellier

13 reviews Good!

17 rue Marceau, Montpellier, 17 Show Map

The Alliance Française de Montpellier The Alliance Française international school in Montpellier welcomes youngsters, stud... Learn more »

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Alpadia Lyon

6, quai Jules Courmont, Lyon, 17 Show Map

Alpadia Lyon (part of the Alpadia and Positively Languages group, formerly Kaplan International Languages) is a French langua... Learn more »

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Azurlingua - Alpadia Nice

47 rue Hérold, Nice, 17 Show Map

Azurlingua, now Alpadia Nice (part of the Alpadia and Positively Languages group, formerly Kaplan International Languages), i... Learn more »

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CIEL Strasbourg

234 avenue de Colmar, Strasbourg, 17 Show Map

CIEL Strasbourg (Centre International d'Etude de Langues) is the French-as-a-foreign-language school of CCI Campus Alsace, th... Learn more »

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ELFE Paris - École de Langue Française

15 rue Montmartre, Paris, 17 Show Map

ELFE (École de Langue Française) is a private higher-education institution that has specialised in teaching French as a for... Learn more »

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French in Normandy - International House Rouen

26 bis rue Valmont de Bomare, Rouen, 17 Show Map

Founded in 1992, French in Normandy - International House Rouen is a French language school in the centre of Rouen, Normandy.... Learn more »

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Institut Stralang

16 rue Jean-Henri Schnitzler, Strasbourg, 17 Show Map

Institut Stralang is a private higher education institution in Strasbourg, registered with the Rectorat of the Académie de S... Learn more »

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Newdeal Institut de Français

74 avenue Thiers, Bordeaux, 17 Show Map

Newdeal is located in the elegant and bustling French city of Bordeaux, in Southwestern France. The school is sit blocks from... Learn more »

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Planete Langues

1 reviews Good!

Institut International de Rambouillet 48, rue G. Lenotre, Rambouillet, Paris, 17 Show Map

Planete Langues also known as Institut International de Rambouillet is a language school located in Rambouillet only 10 min... Learn more »

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