TCF | Aix-Marseille Université

1. Description

The Test de Connaissance du Français is a level exam in French as a foreign language issued by France Education International.
It allows non-French natives to assess and validate their knowledge of French in a simple and quick way.
It works like a photographic snapshot of an individual's language skills at a given time in his or her life and is valid for 2 years.

The test is composed of :

3 compulsory tests (MCQ, Multiple Choice Questionnaire):
oral comprehension, mastery of language structures, written comprehension.
2 complementary tests (optional) :
written expression, oral expression.

TCF results place candidates on the Council of Europe's six-level scale*: from level A1 to level C2. (See the CEFR self-assessment grid in English, French or Spanish)

Please consult the candidate's manual (opposite documents) and find more information on the France Education International website.

WARNING: The SUFLE does not take registration in the TCF for people who wish to obtain French nationality, renew their residence permit nor emigrate to Quebec/Canada (If you are in these cases, please consult the list of the TCF centres on the France Education International website).

2. Next sessions

No sessions planned for 2022/2023

3. How to register

Registrations can only be made remotely*, depending on the method of payment chosen:
- by post (payment by cheque) OR
- by e-mail (payment by bank transfer)
See the details of the examination centre on the registration form.
ATTENTION: do not send anything outside the registration dates.

*For payment by credit card, please make an appointment with the examination centre via the contact form (section "Certifications TCF/DALF")

Documents to be submitted:

The registration form filled in legibly (in documents to download, opposite)
Your identity document (passport, ID or residence permit with photo)
The payment (see details in the document Payment Terms)
1 ID photo
For remote registration by post: 1 stamped envelope with your address (for sending the convocation)

4. Rates

4 possible formulas:

Compulsory tests (MCQ): 80 €
MCQ + 1 complementary test of expression: 120 €
MCQ + two complementary tests: 150 €
- written expression (EE)
- oral expression (EO)
The 2 complementary tests (EE+EO) alone: 80 €
(for candidates who have already taken the compulsory tests within the previous two years)

WARNING: Registration fees are not refundable.

5. Results

5.1 General information

Results are usually available 2 to 3 weeks after the tests.

NO results will be given remotely (neither by phone nor by e-mail).

Candidates must pick them up in person at the secretariat.
It is possible to make a power of attorney (to have someone retreive them for you).
or to provide a stamped envelope for a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt (prepaid at the rate according to the country of receipt). Write your name and address on the envelope and fill in the form for a registered letter, national or international mailing (available at post offices).

Note: Most French universities require a general level of B2, sometimes C1 depending on the specialities.