TEF or TCF — which should I take?

Both are accepted by IRCC. Pick the format you prefer (TEF two speaking tasks vs TCF three). CanadaFrenchPath supports both.

What is NCLC 7 on TCF?

IRCC publishes band charts (e.g. listening roughly mid-400s on the 0–699 scale for NCLC 7). Confirm with the latest IRCC table when you interpret official results.

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TCF Canada

TCF Canada practice test

TCF Canada for immigration uses progressive MCQs (39 reading, 39 listening) plus three writing and three speaking tasks. Use this page for format clarity and a free sample, then continue with full TCF practice on CanadaFrenchPath.

TCF Canada structure

Listening: 39 MCQs · ~35 minutes · progressive difficulty
Reading: 39 MCQs · ~60 minutes · progressive difficulty
Writing: 3 tasks · message, report, synthesis + opinion · ~60 minutes
Speaking: 3 tasks · interview, interaction, opinion · ~12 minutes
PR target: NCLC 7+ across all four skills

TCF practice tips

Listening audio is typically played once — train that constraint early.
Progressive difficulty means late items decide NCLC 7 vs 8; don’t burn time on early easy wins alone.
Speaking Task 3 (opinion) needs structured arguments — practice timed monologues.
Your weakest of four skills is your IRCC floor; diagnose with a full mock.

Free sample — reading-style MCQ

Answer this sample item, then open TCF practice in the app for the full skill set.

Sample document

Avis aux résidents — Travaux de voirie. Du 12 au 18 mars, la rue Saint-Denis sera fermée entre Sherbrooke et Mont-Royal. Un service de navette gratuite circulera toutes les 15 minutes de 7 h à 19 h. Pour plus d’information : 311 ou montreal.ca/travaux.

Selon l’avis, que peuvent utiliser les résidents pendant les travaux ?

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Practice TCF on CanadaFrenchPath

Try the free sample on this page.
Sign up and set exam type to TCF.
Use Practice for each skill and Exams for a full mock.
Track NCLC estimates until all four skills clear 7+.

TCF Canada practice FAQ

TEF or TCF — which should I take?: Both are accepted by IRCC. Pick the format you prefer (TEF two speaking tasks vs TCF three). CanadaFrenchPath supports both.
What is NCLC 7 on TCF?: IRCC publishes band charts (e.g. listening roughly mid-400s on the 0–699 scale for NCLC 7). Confirm with the latest IRCC table when you interpret official results.

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Create an account, switch to TCF, and practice all four skills toward NCLC 7+.

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