TEF Canada – TEFAQ:
What is the minimum level required to pass the exam?

What are TEF Canada and TEFAQ exams ?

The TEF Canada or TEFAQ are exams to attest your level in French for immigration
For each exam, you have 4 tests  (One test per skill) :

  • Reading (Written comprehension)
  • Writing (Written expression)
  • Speaking (Oral expression)
  • Listening (Oral comprehension)

What is the minimum level required to pass the exam?

To successfully pass the exam, you need to achieve at least a Level NCLC 7 for each skill
(Canadian Language Benchmarks => CLB7)
This NCL7 level corresponds to different scores depending on the skill tested
See table below : 

TEF Canada - TEFAQ : To successfully pass the exam, level required is NCLC 7 (CBL7)

What is the validity period of the exam?

The exam is valid for 2 years.

Be careful and, for this type of information, always double-check on official websites to see if anything has changed. See links below :

CCIP Paris (Le français des affaires)Ministère Canadien IRCC

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