The TCF for Québec is a specific version of the Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) which has been elaborated by the CIEP based on the request of the Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities of Québec (MICC) to assess French language competency in those wishing to emigrate to Québec.

The TCF for Québec is composed of listening comprehension, oral expression and (as of 2013) optional reading comprehension and written expression modules (worth a maximum of 2 of 16 possible points corresponding to competency levels—see table below).

The six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2) on a scale are defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

The candidate must achieve a minimum overall evaluated level of B2.

Points for Evaluated Level:

Module: Listening comprehension (29 questions – 25 mins)
A1 = 0 | A2 = 0 | B1 = 0 | B2 = 5 | C1 = 6 | C2 = 7

Module: Oral expression (3 tasks – 12 mins with evaluator)
A1 = 0 | A2 = 0 | B1 = 0 | B2 = 5 | C1 = 6 | C2 = 7

Module: Reading comprehensio (29 questions – 45 mins)
A1 = 0 | A2 = 0 | B1 = 0 | B2 = 1 | C1 = 1 | C2 = 1

Module: Written expression (3 tasks – 1 hr)
A1 = 0 | A2 = 0 | B1 = 0 | B2 = 1 | C1 = 1 | C2 = 1

Total Points
A1 = 0 | A2 = 0 | B1 = 0 | B2 = 12 | C1 = 14 | C2 = 16

Your TCF for Québec certificate is only valid for your emigration application. You cannot use it for example for admission to a French university or for other purposes.

For more information on this test, visit ciep.fr/en/tcf_quebec/

For more information about moving to Québec, visit unbelavenir.gouv.qc.ca

Please check back in December 2020 for 2021 session dates.

Venue:
French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF)
22 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022

Listening Comprehension & Oral Expression
$200 FIAF Member / $215 Non-Member

Optional Listening Comprehension
$65 FIAF Member / $70 Non-Member

Optional Reading Comprehension
$65 FIAF Member / $70 Non-Member

Optional Oral Expression
$70 FIAF Member / $85 Non-Member

Optional Written Expression
$70 FIAF Member / $85 Non-Member

Fees must be paid in full at time of registration and are non-refundable.

You may pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) in person or over the phone (646-388-6691), or by check or money order (mail to FIAF).

Please complete the registration form below and return it to FIAF by mail, fax or email.

Registration Form (pdf)

Candidates must also submit a digital photo:
• View photo requirements & submission info 
• Upload the photo online here, or email it to vsiraisi@fiaf.org.

Mail: Mrs. Voahangy Siraisi, FIAF Language Center, 22 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022
Fax: 212-527-2678
Email: vsiraisi@fiaf.org

Exam participation can only be transferred to the next session in case of sickness. A doctor’s note (not via email) must be mailed within three days of the test.

FIAF reserves the right to cancel a session if the number of candidates does not exceed 10 candidates. All registrations will be moved to the next session.

FIAF reserves the right to cancel a session for weather inclement reasons. All registrations will be moved to the next session.