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.

Please be careful, and when it comes to this type of information, always check official websites to see if there are any errors or if any changes have been made. See links below :

CCIP Paris (Le français des affaires)Ministère Canadien IRCC

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